Plymouth University's 2013 Teacher Fair Recruitment Brochure

THE TEACHER RECRUITMENT FAIR WITH PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY

WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER 2013, 1100 – 1400 ROLAND LEVINSKY BUILDING WWW.PLYMOUTH.AC.UK/EMPLOYABILITY

A WARM WELCOME TO PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY’S TEACHER RECRUITMENT FAIR 2013!

The Employability Service offers a variety of opportunities for you to meet employers and each academic year the Employability Service organises 5 faculty focussed careers fairs, open to students and graduates from across the University. These are visited by over 3000 students who are looking for information on graduate jobs, work experience opportunities or post graduate study.

THIS FAIR IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO: •

ee the types of recruiters available, which S students they are looking to recruit and the criteria you will need to meet.

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eet over 25 major international, national and M local employers, who may be recruiting for graduate vacancies, placements, internships and work experience opportunities; and to make a good first impression.

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alk face-to-face with recruiters – ask T questions, gain information and advice that may not be available on their website.

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et ideas and information on what you can do G with your degree.

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ind out about the jobs, postgraduate study F and time-out opportunities available to you.

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eceive constructive feedback on your CV R from the recruiters who will be reading them, and on how to build your employability skills from the people that know.

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The employers here today represent a diverse range of educational recruiters and institutions, employing people all over the world – a truly global network of opportunity.

The thought of attending your first careers fair and initiating your first face-to-face contact may feel overwhelming, but with careful planning and plenty of research you should come away feeling more clued-up about the opportunities available and the application processes, as well as gaining some useful contacts. I encourage you to read the page in this brochure ‘Making the most of your Careers Fair’ to really make today work for you and ensure that you leave today having taken positive action towards your employability and career goals.

The employers represented here today have an active interest in Plymouth graduates. Thank you for attending and making the most of their interest in you.

Shirley Walker (Head of Careers and Employability) and the Employability Service Team

ick up information, hints and tips and P feedback from Plymouth University Employability Service advisers.

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PREPARATION IS KEY Research the organisations who are attending by visiting their websites and why not see if they have a Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn page you can follow? This will help you to target the most relevant employers on the day and ask appropriate questions.

Think about the questions that you want to ask, so that you don’t end up just wandering around the stands picking up information, or asking obvious questions. Being remembered as the person who asked interesting and engaging questions can’t be a bad thing!

Consider the type of work that interests you and your skills and experience to date.

Employers may ask what you want out of a placement or graduate job and what you could bring to a role.

Know your digital footprint! What do you find when you Google your name? Are you happy for employers to see your Facebook photos? Are your tweets appropriate? Is your LinkedIn profile current and professional?

Employers increasingly check candidates’ online presence so it is good to be confident in yours!

ON THE DAY Although fairs are less formal than interviews, the organisations will still be on the lookout for potential candidates: •

ress smartly; you never get a second chance D to make a first impression!

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ake copies of a CV (make sure it’s a good T one) and why not take along some business cards you can leave with employers?

This shows you are serious and prepared and not just there for the freebies!

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I f someone gives you their business card and invites you to call them for a further meeting, follow it up. It may open the doors to work experience, other opportunities and developing valuable transferable skills.

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eep up to date with the latest fair news from K the Employability Service and exhibitors by following:

@PLYMUNIEMP #PUCAREERSFAIR PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY GATEWAY

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ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS

What are they doing now?

The questions you ask should depend on what is appropriate to the employer, the research you have done, and what you want to get out of your discussion with them. You need to develop your own ideas, but here are a few examples of questions you might want to ask:

What particular skills are you looking for?

What types of projects are currently being undertaken?

What training opportunities are available?

How many graduates are recruited each year?

What has happened to the graduates you recruited last year?

Where do you usually advertise job vacancies and how do you like people to apply?

What qualification level do you require? (i.e. 2:1, postgraduate qualification etc.)

Does your organisation have any opportunities for work experience or part time vacancies?

Do you expect graduates to have done some work experience before applying?

What is your selection process? (such as assessment centres, interviews, tests)

FIRST APPOINTMENTS – HOW TO GET YOUR FIRST TEACHING JOB 0930 – 1100 (SCOTT BUILDING, 001) 1330 – 1500 (ROLAND LEVINSKY, JILL CRAIGIE) This presentation is the keynote speech for the Teacher Recruitment Fair and is for Final Year BEd and PGCE students. Due to the popularity of this session we will be running the same talk twice during the day.

Delivered by Barry Hancock, and supported

by NASUWT, this informative and entertaining session will arm you with a wealth of practical advice on securing your first teaching job. Spaces for this talk are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. It is essential that you book your place at this event and this can be done by signing up here:

Barry Hancock BA BEd MSc FRSA - Education Consultant- has over 40 years’ experience in Education, Teaching, Senior Education Management and Teacher Training.

He has lectured to thousands of teachers in initial teacher training throughout the UK. and has advised on many teaching appointments in London and the South-East. Barry has been touring the United Kingdom giving advice on Preparation for First Teaching Appointment at over 60 universities for more than 20 years and provides useful supporting notes for all student teachers attending his lectures that are being sponsored by the NASUWT

www.plu.prospects.ac.uk/casa/servlet/casa. jobseeker.event.JSEventServlet?mode=showEv Please note this talk is only suitable for Final Year BEd and PGCE students. Students on other courses, looking for placements or graduate opportunities, will find a wealth of information available from exhibitors at the Teacher Recruitment Fair.

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EXHIBITORS ARE HERE TO MEET STUDENTS FROM: ORGANISATION

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EO D I S RS R UT TION VE EA O I Y A S ES C IE UN LY RS EDU Y UD AR HE U R T E T A S F T Y/ CO ND Y AR C LTY O EA ON I I O R S F M T A R A U EC RI CI OU UC RIM CE P PE FAC ES C P S D C E E Y D PG PG TH BE AN BA Y SIT

ARK SCHOOLS

ENGLISH, MATHS AND SCIENCE & THINKING OF PURSUING A CAREER IN EDUCATION.

ATL- THE EDUCATION UNION BONNE INTERNATIONAL GOVERNESS AGENCY AND ENGLISH NURSERY SCHOOL

PSYCHOLOGY, SPORTS SCIENCE, MUSIC, LANGUAGE, THEATRE/DRAMA

CHILTERN TEACHING SCHOOL ALLIANCE ENGAGE EDUCATION ETEACH GRADSOUTHWEST.COM HAYS EDUCATION IMPACT TEACHERS JAPAN EXCHANGE AND TEACHING PROGRAMME (JET) LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL MEDWAY COUNCIL NASUWT THE TEACHERS’ UNION NATIONAL UNION OF TEACHERSTHE LARGEST TEACHERS’ UNION PHORMS EDUCATION PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY’S EMPLOYABILITY SERVICE PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY’S POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES PRO EDUCATION RANDSTAD EDUCATION SLICE OF BRITAIN STEP TEACHERS LTD SUFFOLK LOCAL AUTHORITY SUPPLY+ PAPH CIC TEACHING PERSONNEL THE LONDON DIOCESAN BOARD FOR SCHOOLS THEATRE TOTS

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ALDERWOOD WWW.ALDERWOODRECRUITMENT.COM Alderwood’s education team specialise in the provision of staff to schools, special needs establishments (SEN) and early years institutions across the UK. Our knowledge of these sectors has been developed through long held partnerships and, in many cases, our own consultants’ experience of working in the industry.

Our team of experienced recruiters, resourcers and education industry specialists provide day to day, long term and permanent staffing solutions to key clients who have selected Alderwood as a partner in the recruitment process.

THE TEACHING JOBS WE PROVIDE ARE: • • • • • • •

Teachers – Primary, Secondary and Special Needs Cover Supervisors Instructors Exam Invigilators Teaching Assistants Learner Support Nursery Nurses

Register online to apply for any of our advertised vacancies. Alternatively you can email the team at schools@alderwoodrecruitment.com or call us on 0843 208 1250 Offering: Graduate Positions

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ARK SCHOOLS WWW.ARKSCHOOLS.ORG/CAREERS ARK Schools is an educational charity established in 2004 to create a network of high achieving academies in areas of deprivation and educational need. We currently have 27 primary, secondary and all-through academies in London, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Hastings.

We are making a real educational difference in these areas, but we need great teachers to help us achieve this aim – great teachers who want to work towards equality of education for all children, work with outstanding colleagues and benefit from great professional development opportunities.

Our dedicated recruitment team is always seeking outstanding NQTs, as well as more experienced teachers, to work in our schools. To view our current vacancies, visit our careers page at: arkschools.org/careers.

For further information, contact our recruitment team on 0203 116 6345/ schools.recruitment@arkonline.org.

Offering: Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: DO YOUR RESEARCH ON THE DIFFERENT COMPANIES ATTENDING THE FAIR. THIS HELPS YOU TO PLAN WHO YOU WANT TO TALK TO, KNOW WHAT JOBS THEY HAVE AVAILABLE AND DECIDE WHAT QUESTIONS YOU WANT TO ASK

ATL – THE EDUCATION UNION WWW.ATL.ORG.UK ATL is a modern trade union which has the needs of its members at its heart. Members join as students and newly qualified teachers and lecturers and stay throughout their careers. ATL has a well-respected voice in the education debate and we understand and will fight for, the issues that are important to you.

ATL’s success as one of the fastest growing and influential education unions in the UK, is mainly due to our members who take the time to get involved.

We value our student and NQ members and have a national forum called ‘ATL Future’ for listening to their ideas. Any ATL student member can become more involved by becoming a ATL education student rep in your institution.

There are opportunities to help organise CDP sessions and to attend ATL’s annual Conference.

Offering: Membership TOP TIP: BE SURE TO GET YOUR FREE ATL STUDENT TEACHER MEMBERSHIP BEFORE GOING ON YOUR FIRST TEACHING PRACTICE BY VISITING THE ATL STAND. CHECK OUT OUR DEDICATED WEBSITE FOR NEW, EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS WWW.NEW2TEACHING.CO.UK

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BONNE INTERNATIONAL GOVERNESS AGENCY AND ENGLISH NURSERY SCHOOL WWW.BONNE-INT.COM & WWW.ENGLISHNURSERY.RU Our teaching and childcare jobs abroad offer salaries of up £63,000pa; pay off your student loan in less than a year!

Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions

CHILTERN TEACHING SCHOOL ALLIANCE WWW.TEACHING-SCHOOL.CO.UK Teaching Schools are recognised outstanding schools committed to sharing good practice and raising standards in all the schools they work alongside. The Chiltern Teaching School Alliance comprises a collaborative group of schools based around Denbigh High School in Luton. We recruit teachers centrally for both primary and secondary schools in the Alliance, which stretches from north London through Hertfordshire and southern Bedfordshire into Buckinghamshire. For secondary schools, we operate a system of emailed job alerts. Schools then arrange their own shortlisting and interviews. For primary, we have a central application form and may also carry out preliminary interviews using Skype; applications are then circulated among the Alliance schools as vacancies arise. For more information see our website www.teaching-school.co.uk.

Offering: (Permanent) Teaching positions in primary and secondary schools TOP TIPS: BRING YOUR DETAILS ON A CARD – SAVES TIME WHEN SIGNING UP FOR JOB ALERTS -ASK WHAT OPPORTUNITIES THE EMPLOYER IS OFFERING AND PROBE FOR DETAILS – IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT PROBABLY IS! -KEEP AN OPEN MIND ABOUT WHAT GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS YOU’RE INTERESTED IN

ENGAGE EDUCATION WWW.ENGAGEEDUCATION.CO.UK Engage Education is a Specialist Education Recruitment Agency that makes a difference! We recruit for over 800 schools, specialising in dayto-day (GPS), long term and permanent placements for both Primary and Secondary Schools. We offer teachers unique levels of expert advice, support and continued professional development- while providing schools with a personalised and professional service, designed to help maintain and continue to raise standards with our strategic recruitment of quality staff.

Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements

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ETEACH WWW.ETEACH.COM Eteach is the UK’s leading online education recruitment job board offering thousands of school jobs to teachers and support staff across the UK and Ireland. Not only do we offer candidates a wide variety of jobs in any phase or position, we exclusively offer our Talent Pools headhunting service which allows candidates to submit their interest in schools and regions across the UK and Ireland. Talent Pools were invented to allow candidates to be more pro-active about their career and showcase their skills to schools they hadn’t considered working for. By joining a school or regional talent pool, you are greatly increasing your chances of finding the perfect job.

Offering: Graduate Positions

GRADSOUTHWEST.COM WWW.GRADSOUTHWEST.COM Here at Gradsouthwest.com we advertise hundreds of graduate jobs, schemes and paid internships in the south west. We work with employers of all shapes, sizes and sectors and our research shows that you stand a good chance of getting a job through us. Register today at www.gradsouthwest.com Offering: Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: RESEARCH THE ORGANISATIONS ATTENDING THE FAIR AND CONNECT WITH THEM VIA SOCIAL NETWORKS.

HAYS EDUCATION WWW.HAYS.COM Hays Education are a recruitment agency who specialise in long term and permanent positions across primary, secondary, SEN and Early Years settings. We have local offices across Plymouth, Truro and Exeter and across the whole of the UK should people wish to relocate.

Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions ~ CPD Training TOP TIP: MAKE THE MOST OF THE FAIR AND SIGN UP WITH HAYS EARLY TO SECURE YOUR JOB OPPORTUNITIES.

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IMPACT TEACHERS WWW.IMPACTTEACHERS.COM At Impact Teachers not only do we strive to meet your needs as a teacher but we also impact local and global communities through our Beyond Educational Needs (BEN) Movement. Through BEN you can help to train local teachers in developing countries. Whether you are looking for a long-term or permanent post, Impact will find you your ideal teaching position. Find out today why we’ve won Best Candidate Care by Recruiter magazine!

WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU? We deliver a direct and genuine service to our teachers and understand that not every teacher is suitable for every school. We provide you with a completely personalised service!

BENEFITS INCLUDE: • • • • • • •

Personal Consultant CV and Interview Preparation Professional Development Courses Tailored Online Services Social Events and Parties Trips to India and Uganda with our BEN Movement Referral Bonuses

WANT TO LEARN MORE? APPLY TODAY! Offering: Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: COME WITH AN UP TO DATE CV AND A SMILE!

JAPAN EXCHANGE AND TEACHING PROGRAMME (JET) WWW.JET-UK.ORG The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is an official Japanese Government scheme aiming to improve foreign language teaching in schools and to promote international understanding.

The programme was established in 1987, with 848 participants from four countries. Since then, the number of participants has increased significantly, with around 4330 participants from 39 countries going to Japan in 2011.

We welcome applicants of all degree subjects. Please visit our stall to speak with a former JET participant, who can talk about the application process and their own experiences in Japan.

Offering: Graduate Positions TOP TIP: THINK ABOUT YOUR MOTIVATION FOR WORKING ABROAD SO YOU CAN FIND OUT IF THE JET PROGRAMME WOULD BE RIGHT FOR YOU. DO COME AND CHAT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

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LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM WWW.TEACHNEWHAM.CO.UK Newham is a vibrant, inner city borough in the heart of East London. It is a young friendly cosmopolitan community. We run a highly successful Primary pool, where candidates successful at interview are introduced to schools with vacancies. For application forms and further details please see our website.

Offering: Roles for Newly Qualified Teachers TOP TIP: RESEARCH THE BOROUGH BEFOREHAND BY VISITING WWW.TEACHNEWHAM.CO.UK, WWW.NEWHAM.GOV.UK AND WWW.NPW.SO

LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL WWW.JOBS.LUTON.GOV.UK Luton Borough Council recruits both primary and secondary school teachers. We operate a primary pool (applications February 20, interviews during March) which means only one interview for posts in our schools.

There is no requirement for a second interview, just an informal visit to a school as vacancies arise. We also operate a database for late applications starting from the beginning of June, once everyone from the pool has found a post. Secondary NQTs can send in applications at any time, which we distribute to the high schools as posts come up. We recruit for a full range of subjects, with a particular need for English Maths and Science. Sign up at the fair for email job alerts and advice on the recruitment process, or contact us through teachers@luton.gov.uk.

Offering: Full time teaching positions within Luton Schools

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THE LONDON DIOCESAN BOARD FOR SCHOOLS WWW.LONDON.ANGLICAN.ORG/SCHOOLS In Greater London there are over 250 Church of England schools. The Diocese of London plays a vital part in educating around 45,000 children from all backgrounds and traditions. Church schools stretch the length and breadth of the London, covering 18 local authorities.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS A teaching pool system operates. Successful applicants are interviewed at Diocesan House in London. If successful, details are sent to our schools who wish to appoint an NQT. Application packs will be distributed at Teacher Fairs, or by logging on to our website and downloading a form.

Offering: Graduate Positions TOP TIP: HAVE A GOOD UNDERSTANDING ABOUT HOW POOL SYSTEMS WORK.

MEDWAY COUNCIL WWW.MEDWAY.GOV.UK/TEACHINGCAREERS Medway Council is a Unitary Authority situated in the county of Kent, with the bright lights of London only 45 minutes away. Medway can offer all the benefits of the city, countryside, coast and the gateway to the continent on its doorstep. Made up of the towns of Rochester, Gillingham, Chatham, Strood and Rainham, Medway is served by excellent road and rail links.

A Medway school is a great place to begin you teaching career. You can expect excellent supported induction and development and varied CPD opportunities. Housing schemes fully supported by the council and a discount card to use on a range of shops and services. Join the Medway NQT pool today and your application will be sent to Medway schools with suitable vacancies. Apply online today at the teaching careers website.

Offering: Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: KEEP AN OPEN MIND ABOUT WHERE YOU WANT TO TEACH.

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NASUWT – THE TEACHERS’ UNION WWW.NASUWT.ORG.UK With over a quarter of a million members across all sectors from early years to further education, NASUWT is the largest teachers’ union in the UK. The Union provides an array of services including high quality support, advice and representation for members; legal representation; national and regional training programmes and professional seminars and conferences.

Offering: Membership

NATIONAL UNION OF TEACHERS – THE LARGEST TEACHERS’ UNION WWW.TEACHERS.ORG.UK/JOIN 1.

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We are the union that recruits only qualified and qualifying teachers.

W e stand up for teachers’ professional status and we campaign for a qualified teacher in every classroom.

3. W e’re the only teachers’ union campaigning consistently for one union for all teachers.

4. W e provide unparalleled legal and professional support, including solicitors in every regional office in England and NUT Cymru in Wales.

5. Our membership strength makes us the most effective teachers’ union.

6. W e campaign for education for the 67 million children in the world who currently don’t go to school.

7. We fight for a good local school for every child and for every community.

8. W e encourage all members to get involved in deciding and promoting union policy.

9. We lead the way with our groundbreaking equality work.

10. W e’re proud to campaign on the issues that matter to teachers and children.

Offering: Membership ~ CPD TOP TIP: THIS IS AN EXCITING TIME BUT YOU MAY ALSO HAVE UNANSWERED QUESTIONS. COME TO THE NUT STALL FOR IMPARTIAL ADVICE ON STARTING WORK AS A TEACHER.

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PHORMS EDUCATION WWW.PHORMS.DE/EN_PMS/ Billingual education in English and German at our internationally minded private schools with nursery, reception, primary and secondary divisions.

Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: REMEMBER, IF YOU’RE THINKING OF LIVING AND WORKING IN GERMANY, A RELOCATION ALLOWANCE CAN BE PROVIDED.

PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY’S POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES WWW.PLYMOUTH.AC.UK/POSTGRADUATE We are a dynamic and friendly institution, consistently ranked one of the top modern universities in the UK. We have a strong record of excellence, enterprise and innovation across our teaching and research activities and are distinguished by our long-term engagement with employers. We have a vibrant community of postgraduate students who benefit from our innovative approach and world-leading expertise. Our collaboration with employers helps to ensure that graduates are equipped with relevant knowledge and skills to be competitive in the workplace.

PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF TAUGHT MASTERS PROGRAMMES, RESEARCH DEGREES, PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATES AND CPD COURSES IN THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT AREAS: -

Architecture, Design, Building & Construction Art, Design, Media & Performance Biological, Health, Chemical & Agricultural Sciences Computing, Mathematics & Statistics Education & Teaching Engineering Health & Social Work Hospitality & Tourism Humanities Law, Business, Management & Logistics Marine, Earth, Geography & Environment Medicine Psychology & Social Sciences

ENQUIRE ABOUT THE PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY ALUMNI 10% DISCOUNT OFF TUITION FEES! Offering: Information

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PRO EDUCATION WWW.PRO-EDUCATION.CO.UK Temporary and permanent recruitment specialists, supplying bespoke education recruitment solutions to schools and colleges.

Offering: Graduate Positions ~ Supply teaching TOP TIP: BRING A CV!

RANDSTAD EDUCATION WWW.RANDSTAD.CO.UK/EDUCATION The market leaders in the South West for finding NQTs permanent and temporary teaching positions across Devon and Cornwall.

Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION WITH A FUTURE EMPLOYER – THINK ABOUT WHAT QUESTIONS YOU HAVE IN ADVANCE AND MAKE SURE YOU STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD!

SLICE OF BRITAIN WWW.SLICEOFBRITAIN.BLOGSPOT.CO.UK Slice of Britain is an exciting project offering young, primary aged students in Spain a chance to learn English in their own schools, with fun and educational summer camps.

We fly native English teachers over to help improve their English language skills and introduce British primary school traditions. The students get to learn what it is like to be a child in a British primary school and get to experience all the fun and games too!

Our mission is to encourage enthusiasm for learning new languages and fully immerse the pupils in an English programme. We will provide the first building blocks for a bright future through teaching them English and enabling them to progress with their language skills.

Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Holiday teaching opportunities TOP TIP: RESEARCH THE ROLE ON OUR BLOGSPOT, DRESS TO IMPRESS, SMILE AND LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!

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STEP TEACHERS WWW.STEPTEACHERS.CO.UK Education Recruitment Agency covering the South West region.

Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Training Programme

SUFFOLK LOCAL AUTHORITY WWW.SUFFOLK.GOV.UK/TEACH Suffolk LA supports the 310 maintained and academy schools in the recruitment of teachers to take up NQT posts in September. Applications can be made through a ‘pool’, where one on-line form can be made available to all schools.

Offering: Roles for Newly Qualified Teachers TOP TIP: COME ALONG WITH AN OPEN MIND AND ASK WHAT OPPORTUNITIES EXIST FOR YOU IN SUFFOLK.

SUPPLY+ PAPH CIC WWW.SUPPLYPLUS.ORG.UK Supply+ is a unique partnership between Plymouth Association of Primary Heads (PAPH), University of St Mark & St John and Plymouth University. This agency recruits NQTs to support the Primary Schools of Plymouth. Our prime aim is to effect change within our school system by nurturing, developing and sustaining the talent within our city.

• S upply+ is effectively owned by its members, and as it’s not a private commercial company, its core motivation is not profit. Importantly, any profit that is made goes back into the schools.

• S upply+ is supported by Plymouth primary schools as a first choice supply source.

• Supply+ supports NQT placements, there are no transfer fees.

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offers outstanding CPD sessions.

Supply+ is a great transition to a permanent school position.

Offering: Supported Supply Placements TOP TIP: BE FLEXIBLE AND PREPARED FOR THE UNEXPECTED!

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TEACHING PERSONNEL WWW.TEACHINGPERSONNEL.COM Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment specialist.

Since 1996 we have registered over 100,000 teachers and classroom support staff who have chosen us to help them find work in UK classrooms. We are recognised for having the most stringent vetting procedures and for tailoring our service to meet the unique staffing requirements of every school. Every academic year we provide staff to over 4,000 schools and are recognised by schools as the quality provider of education supply staff.

We aim to support schools in delivering higher levels of pupil attainment and help teachers and classroom support staff find the type of work that best suits their needs.

Offering: Graduate Positions TOP TIP: PLEASE REGISTER YOUR DETAILS WITH US SO WE CAN CONTACT YOU.

THEATRE TOTS WWW.THEATRETOTS.COM Best Education is an organisation in Bejing in China which aims to teach English to early years aged children throughout China using creative means (drama, music, art). Theatre Tots offers drama sessions and shows for early years in the UK and in China through IBest. IBest and Theatre Tots are recruiting for people to go out to China and teach Theatre Tots and other creative curricula.

Offering: Year-long work abroad contracts TOP TIP: BRING UP TO DATE COPIES OF YOUR CV WITH YOU TO HAND OUT TO POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS.

Plymouth University is acting in the capacity of host to the employers attending today’s event and in so doing is not officially endorsing them or any statements made by them. We would advise that all opportunities and job offers are checked with the employer making the offer before accepting them.

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THE TEACHER RECRUITMENT FAIR WITH PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY WWW.PLYMOUTH.AC.UK/EMPLOYABILITY

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