Our Candidate FAQs is a go-to guide for everything you need to know about kickstarting and advancing your teaching career! From registration and job searching to CV tips, interview prep, and compliance, we’ve covered the most common questions to make your journey smooth and stress-free. Find the answers you need and feel confident taking your next step with Pertemps Education!
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Real Stories, Real Experiences!
Don’t just take our word for it—hear from the teachers and support staff who’ve been there, done that, and lived the Pertemps Education experience! We value all feedback—the good, the bad, and the brutally honest—because it helps us grow and continue matching educators with roles they love. So, what’s it really like out there on the front lines of teaching? See what our candidates have to say!
Candidate Support Hub
Our support hub is here to help guide you through your teaching journey and cover any questions that you may have.
Early Career Teacher: Finding Your ‘Best Fit’
Identifying the right starting point for your teaching career will set you up for the future, but beware, a misstep will make those first stages much tougher.
Teacher Stress and How to Deal With It
When discussing jobs where stress is an issue, you don’t get too far before teaching is mentioned. Needing to please students, parents, colleagues and leadership at every turn, it can feel like you are spinning plates, just waiting for them all to fall.
Cover Supervisor Success – Our Top Tips!
Being a successful cover supervisor requires a combination of organisation skills, clear communication, and flexibility.
Teaching Assistant Job Explained
Teaching assistants (TAs) are there to support any learning happening in the classroom. Most of the time, a TA will be active in their support for pupils during lesson time, but they will also be asked to undertake additional duties such as preparing a classroom – and therefore free up a teacher’s time. Teaching assistants may be also be employed to work with children with special educational needs (SEN) or with those with other specific needs.
Inclusive Classroom Tips
Despite teachers’ dedication and professionalism, many children and young people with SEND continue to struggle with inconsistent levels of support and a lack of joined-up provision. How can anyone really make a difference?
ECT? Get Ahead and Take Control!
On the plus side, you’ll be able to develop your own teaching style without the pressure of constant observation and assessment and very soon you’ll be memorising the names of your very own students.
Making London your own
The UK is celebrated for its rich history, and London, as its iconic capital, offers a treasure trove of historical wonders. Whether you’re tracing ancient street names in the City or exploring famous film locations in the West End, there’s always something fascinating to do and discover.
Cutting back and keeping up – London on a budget
It’s fair to say that London is not known for being inexpensive, but with a bit of thought and some comfortable walking shoes, you can definitely stick to your budget without compromising on the enjoyment levels.
Backpack at the ready!
Once you’ve established your base in the UK, you will quickly see that it opens a huge door to amazing cities, beautiful countryside, and a wide array of history close by.
A Foodie’s Guide to London