Getting a job

When to apply for your first teaching post

Getting the timing right is key to success at finding a graduate teaching job. Make sure to register with local authorities in advance of their deadlines, but don't waste time applying for jobs until you have some practical experience under your belt.

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Top tips for teaching applications

Competition for graduate teaching jobs can be fierce. Read on for top tips on how to put together an application that will really impress the recruiters.

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Interview magic: secure your first teaching post

If you've been invited to an interview for a teaching job, you've already passed the most difficult hurdle! Follow these expert tips on what to prepare and how to conduct yourself on the day to get a great graduate teaching job.

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Teaching applications: planning the sample lesson

A common scenario in a teaching interview is to conduct a sample lesson. Ubaid Ansari explains how to make your interview lesson work, and land yourself a teaching job offer.

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Find a teaching job with a local authority in England or Wales

Every local authority in England and Wales, and its website, is listed here. Research a variety of local authorities to discover how and when they recruit teachers and to identify locations in which you would like to start your graduate career as a teacher.

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What kind of school do you want to teach in?

The way a school is funded and managed has a big impact on its working environment. Before you apply for a teaching job you need to think about what you want to get out of it and what kind of school will best suit your needs.

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Should you teach in an inner city school?

Everyone's heard a horror story about pupils throwing chairs about the classroom instead of sitting on them. Is this a true reflection of the most challenging inner city schools? Do you have what it takes to start your graduate career in an inner city school? Find out here.

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