18Nov
Teaching maths in a fun and creative way
It is a recognised fact that the way pupils are taught maths is a significant factor in their enjoyment of the subject and so it is important to teach maths in a fun and creative way throughout their school experience. With the increase in mathematical apps available currently it is possible to enthuse pupils by encouraging them to play mathematical games and puzzles either in class or for homework. Using something that is popular with the pupils as a vehicle for their learning means that the motivation of the children will be increased. A maths game or activity based around a cartoon character or a…Read more
13Jul
Tips for parents – Doing science at home
When you have young children you may come across plenty of resources for helping your child with Maths or English however it can be harder to find things to be able to do some science with your children. Science can be so interesting and fun too so it’s a great thing to encourage your child to do. They will find that they are learning whilst having fun. Here’s an idea for an experiment you could try at home: Floating challenge – for this you will need a tank of water, or you could just fill up the sink or the bath. Ask your child to…Read more
28Oct
Forming Productive Relationships in the School Environment
Being a good teacher is of course about delivering great lessons that pupils can relate to and that will get them good results, leading them into productive careers. As a teacher though, your own career is important too and one of the key ways to progress is to form the right relationships in the school environment. This means being open to people who can mentor you, encourage you and help you get where you want to be, through leadership or through moral support. Working on relationships might sound like something from sales and business but it is very important in all walks of life and…Read more
30Jul
Job Hunting in the New School Term
Jobs for teachers tend to come up at certain times of the year. They will usually be announced if somebody is leaving, which means they have already found a new teaching job themselves. This means that it will often be around the end of the spring term when positions start to become available. If you want a new job sooner than that, it can be a little trickier to find one. Many schools do still need teachers, however – there just might not be quite as many opportunities. You may find that they want to hire teachers on a temporary basis to meet their needs…Read more
30Jun
Looking for a Job as a New Teacher in Bedford
Whether you’ve a newly qualified teacher (NQT) or you’ve been teaching for a year or two, you will still generally be considered a new teacher as far as the rest of the profession is concerned. If you’re looking for a job as a new teacher, this can have its positives and negatives. The teaching jobs Bedford has to offer can be very good for building your profile and experience, and getting you off to a flying start in terms of your teaching career. Bedford is known as an area where there are lots of opportunities for people who are great teachers, whether they have years…Read more
29Dec
How to Plan a Lesson
Lesson planning: one of the more difficult parts of teaching. It’s never easy to find new and interesting ways to engage classes full of 30+ children, never mind being able to teach it in the time allocated. Here are some new ways to plan a lesson: Share resources. This can help all teachers in your department. You can keep a centralised database of your teaching resources to help you all plan better lessons in less time. Focus on the top level information. Ensure the class knows the essentials first before delving deeper. Once you’re sure they know enough to pass an exam, you can think…Read more