Exploring Your Future in Teaching Careers Fair Brochure 2014 by University of Plymouth Careers & Employability Service

EMPLOYABILITY WITH PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY

Exploring your Future in Teaching Careers Fair WEDNESDAY 29TH OCTOBER 2014, 1100 – 1400 ROLAND LEVINSKY BUILDING WWW.PLYMOUTH.AC.UK/EMPLOYABILITY

A WARM WELCOME TO PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY’S EXPLORING YOUR FUTURE IN TEACHING CAREERS FAIR 2014

The Employability Service offers a variety of opportunities for you to meet employers and each academic year the Employability Service organises 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: • See the types of recruiters available, which students they are looking to recruit and the criteria you will need to meet.

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 • Meet over 25 major international, national and local feel overwhelming, but with careful planning and employers, who may be recruiting for graduate vacancies, placements, internships and work experience plenty of research you should come away feeling more clued-up about the opportunities available opportunities; and to make a good first impression. and the application processes, as well as gaining • Talk face-to-face with recruiters – ask questions, gain some useful contacts. I encourage you to read information and advice that may not be available on the page in this brochure ‘Making the most of their website. your Careers Fair’ to really make today work for you and ensure that you leave today having • Get ideas and information on what you can do with your degree. taken positive action towards your employability and career goals. • Find out about the jobs, postgraduate study and time‑out opportunities available to you.

• Receive constructive feedback on your CV from the recruiters who will be reading them, and on how to build your employability skills from the people that know. • Pick up information, hints and tips and feedback from Plymouth University Employability Service advisers.

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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

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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR CAREERS FAIR

This year our fairs are in October to help get you ahead of the game, giving you the chance to meet the employers before students at other Universities. Remember it is never too early to think about when you graduate! PREPARATION IS KEY

ON THE DAY

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

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

Explore 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! Check our careers calendar for workshops which will help you boost your skills and confidence in preparation for the careers fair. 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.

• Dress smartly; you never get a second chance to make a first impression! • Take copies of a CV (make sure it’s a good 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. • If 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. • Don’t forget to do your research and look at the Employer Profiles on page 7 so you know which employers you want to meet at the fair. • Keep up to date with the latest fair news from the Employability Service and exhibitors by following:

@PLYMUNIEMP #PUCAREERSFAIR PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY EMPLOYABILITY

Know your digital footprint! What do you find when you Google your name? Are you happy for employers to see your Facebook photos? Are you tweets appropriate? Is your LinkedIn profile current and professional? Employers increasingly check candidates’ online presence so it is good to be confident in yours!

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ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS 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 types of projects are currently being undertaken? • Does your organisation have any opportunities for work experience or part time vacancies? • What motivated you to work for XXX organisation? • What particular skills are you looking for? • Where do you usually advertise job vacancies and how do you like people to apply? • What is your selection process? (Such as assessment centres, interviews, tests) • Do you have any tips for the application process and interview?

GRADUATE ROLE EXAMPLE QUESTIONS: • What training opportunities are available? • How many graduates are recruited each year? • What has happened to the graduates you recruited last year? What are they doing now? • What qualification level do you require? (i.e. 2:1, postgraduate qualification etc.)

PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY EXAMPLE QUESTIONS: • Does your organisation recruit placement students? • What experience would help a placement application succeed with your recruitment process? • Do you expect graduates to have done some work experience before applying?

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FIRST APPOINTMENTS – HOW TO GET YOUR FIRST TEACHING JOB 0930-1100 (ROLAND LEVINSKY BUILDING, 209) 1330-1500 (ROLAND LEVINSKY BUILDING, 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: www.plu.prospects.ac.uk/casa/servlet/casa. jobseeker.event.JSEventServlet?mode=showEv

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

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:

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Alderwood Apple Teachers Army Athona Recruitment ATL the education union Career Teachers Chiltern Teaching School Alliance Classpeople Cornwall SCITT in partnership with Cornwall Teaching School

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Cornwall SCITT Partnership Eteach Harris Hill Independent Schools Hays Education Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme Kent – Teach (Kent County Council) London Borough of Newham Luton Borough Council NASUWT National Union of Teachers – the Largest Teachers’ Union Phorms Education Plymouth University Employability Service Plymouth University Talent & Organisational Development Pro Education Randstad Education Reed Education, Devon and Cornwall Servoca Education Resourcing Slice of Britain Slough Learning Partnership Step Teachers Suffolk LA Supply+ PAPH CIC Teaching Personnel The London Diocesan Board for Schools

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EMPLOYER PROFILES

ALDERWOOD WWW.ALDERWOODRECRUITMENT.COM Alderwood is a specialist recruitment agency within the skills, employability and education sectors. Our education team began trading in 2010 and is working with a large number of institutions, primarily within the South East of England. We deal with secondary, primary and nursery vacancies on a day-to-day, long term and permanent basis. Alderwood is one of the fastest growing local education agencies in the area and as such are always looking to register and work with teachers of a high calibre. Alderwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and ensuring the highest level of service to our schools. Safeguarding and vetting checks are one of the most important aspects of our role and our supply staff need to pass stringent procedures before we will represent them. Offering: Other: Day to day, long term & permanent roles. TOP TIP: RESEARCH THE EXHIBITORS BEFORE THE DAY AND COME PREPARED WITH QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND HOW THEY CAN HELP YOU.

APPLE TEACHERS WWW.APPLETEACHERS.COM Apple Teachers is a recruitment consultancy that specialises in finding NQTs permanent teaching positions in primary and secondary schools in London, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire. Just come to our stand at the recruitment fair, leave us your details and we will contact you as soon as any vacancies arise. Contact details: Tel: 07867 654459 Email: helendoubler@appleteachers.com Follow us: Twitter @AppleTeachers Offering: Graduate Positions TOP TIP: IT WILL REALLY HELP YOU IF YOU PREPARE SOME LABELS TO GIVE OUT WHICH CONTAIN FOLLOWING DETAILS: NAME, SUBJECT YOU ARE TRAINING TO TEACH, CONTACT DETAILS INCLUDING EMAIL

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ARMY WWW.ARMY.MOD.UK The Army is recruiting. If you want a career that offers challenge and adventure, then a career in the Army could be right for you. The salary is competitive and you’ll get paid from the moment you start your training. With over 200 different roles, there’s a huge range of careers to choose from, including catering, logistics and engineering, medicine, Law, IT and many more. The Army offers you huge job variety and encourages you to develop, both personally and professionally. You will be taught essential skills and will build on your self-confidence; you can even gain civilian recognised qualifications which will stand you in excellent stead for any future civilian career. You could travel the world, providing vital support to both humanitarian missions and combat operations. You’ll enjoy new challenges and find new ways to push yourself and achieve – all with the Army’s first class training. Your accommodation is subsidised plus you get free medical and dental care, 30 days’ annual leave alongside public holidays and an excellent pension. You’ll be encouraged to play your favourite sports as well as taking part in adventurous training, plus you will be provided with the facilities and guidance to build and maintain your physical fitness. As well as full-time positions, you could join the Reserve Army in your spare time and bring skills and experience from your civilian career or education with you, while also developing new ones. You’ll be paid for the time you spend in the Reserve Army, and enjoy the benefits too. To find out more about Army life search Armyjobs. Offering: Graduate Positions and Graduate Training Programme TOP TIP: STUDENTS MIGHT WISH TO DO SOME RESEARCH, BY SEARCHING “ARMY JOBS” PRIOR TO THE FAIRS AND COME TO THE ARMY STAND FOR ADVICE AND TO DISCUSS OPTIONS OPEN TO THEM IN MORE DETAIL.

ATHONA RECRUITMENT WWW.ATHONA.COM/EDUCATION Athona’s Education division specialises in placing qualified teachers, unqualified teachers, nursery staff and support staff into educational establishments nationwide. We are committed to offering our candidates and clients an exceptional service as standard and pride ourselves on our honest, professional and friendly approach. By using extensive industry knowledge from an experienced recruitment team, we understand the need for local expertise in recruitment. We take the time to understand your needs, whilst listening to your feedback to ensure we get it right. We have experienced significant growth since we started and we are now recognised for the service we provide in education across supply, contract and permanent positions. Offering: Graduate Positions

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ATL THE EDUCATION UNION WWW.ATL.ORG.UK ATL is the union for education professionals. Active in the maintained, independent and post-16 sectors, we use our members’ experiences to influence education policy, and we work with government and employers to defend your pay, conditions and career development. From early years to HE, teachers to support staff, lecturers to leaders, we support and represent our members throughout their career. Join for FREE as a student teacher. Offering: Membership ~ Other: Register with our partner HAYS Education when looking for your first teaching post. TOP TIP: TALK TO THE EXHIBITORS AND TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY ASK ATL WHY YOU NEED UNION MEMBERSHIP AS A STUDENT TEACHER AS WELL AS WHEN YOU BECOME A NEWLY QUALIFIED TEACHER AND AN EMPLOYEE.

CAREER TEACHERS WWW.CAREERTEACHERS.CO.UK Career Teachers is an established education recruitment agency based in London. We work with schools, helping them source teachers and support staff on a short term and long term basis. We recruit NQTs, fully qualified teachers, teaching assistants and nursery nurses to work in schools across London, outer London and the surrounding counties. We have a wealth of opportunity to ensure each candidate is placed in a role that suits them. We also work with a range of schools from faith schools, non domination schools, SEN schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and mainstream schools; nursery schools, primary and secondary. Offering: Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: HAVE A GOOD IDEA OF WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR FROM A NEW POSITION – THE MORE INFORMATION YOU CAN GIVE US THE MORE WE CAN HELP!

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: Graduate Positions TOP TIP: KEEP AN OPEN MIND AND EXPLORE THE DIFFERENT ALTERNATIVES AVAILABLE – WE’RE THERE FOR YOU TO ASK QUESTIONS!

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CLASSPEOPLE WWW.CLASSPEOPLE.CO.UK Classpeople is the leading independent education recruitment specialists, providing teaching services across the South West and Midlands from locations in Cheltenham, Bristol, Worcester, Swindon and Exeter. Matching teaching professionals with opportunities in educational establishments across the full span of the curriculum, age groups, abilities and special needs. Whether you are seeking a long-term career appointment, or flexible supply work Classpeople are on hand to find just the role you are looking for. Offering: Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: RESEARCH THE COMPANIES YOU ARE MOST INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH AND THEN PREPARE A FEW KEY QUESTIONS TO DECIDE IF THEY CAN HELP WITH WHAT YOU WANT.

CORNWALL SCITT IN PARTNERSHIP WWW.CORNWALLSCITT.ORG Cornwall SCITT Partnership is an outstanding provider of primary level initial teacher training. We are a post-graduate one year teacher training organisation. We offer two routes: Early Years & Key Stage 1 (3-7) or Primary (5-11). We are based at Heartlands, near Redruth, but use 90 placement schools throughout Cornwall. Offering: Graduate Positions TOP TIP: “MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE PREPARED TO COMMIT YOURSELF FULLY TO A TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME; EXPERIENCE WITHIN A CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT THROUGHOUT THE SELECTION PROCESS, SO CONSIDER WHERE AND HOW YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE THIS BEFORE YOUR TRAINING BEGINS.”

CORNWALL SCITT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CORNWALL TEACHING SCHOOL WWW.CORNWALLSCITT.ORG Cornwall SCITT is an outstanding provider of secondary level initial teacher training. We work in partnership with Cornwall Teaching School’s School Direct programme to deliver a comprehensive and supportive programme, allowing student teachers to gain experience in the classroom at the earliest opportunity. We offer Professional or Postgraduate Certificate in Education routes in addition to qualified teacher status. Our focus is on school-based training to develop outstanding teachers with excellent career prospects. Offering: Graduate Positions TOP TIP: “MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE PREPARED TO COMMIT YOURSELF FULLY TO A TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME; EXPERIENCE WITHIN A CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT THROUGHOUT THE SELECTION PROCESS, SO CONSIDER WHERE AND HOW YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE THIS BEFORE YOUR TRAINING BEGINS.”

ETEACH WWW.ETEACH.COM Eteach is the UK’s leading online education recruitment job board offering thousands of jobs to teachers and support staff. 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 proactive about their career and show case their skills to schools. By joining a school or regional talent pool, you are greatly increasing your chances of finding the perfect job. Offering: NQT teaching roles EXPLORING YOUR FUTURE IN TEACHING CAREERS FAIR 2014 / EMPLOYER PROFILES

HARRIS HILL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS WWW.HARRISHILL.CO.UK/SEARCH/INDEPENDENT-SCHOOLS Harris Hill is the only exclusively independent schools sector recruitment specialist in the country. We work with some of the most illustrious and well-established independent and international schools in the UK and internationally, placing teachers in permanent contracts. As a consultancy, we work closely with both our school and our teacher clients to ensure that the very best match is achieved. The schools we work with believe in employing teachers at the beginning of their career and supporting them throughout; including the induction programme. “The service from Harris Hill has been of the highest calibre, and I have, and will continue to, advise any and all teachers to get in touch with them.” – Lucy Brand, NQT Roehampton University Offering: Graduate Positions TOP TIP: WHEN THINKING ABOUT YOUR FIRST JOB THINK BEYOND THE FIRST YEAR!

HAYS EDUCATION WWW.HAYS.CO.UK Hays Education are part of Hays Specialist Recruitment; the largest recruitment agency in the world. We have offices all across the UK to help you relocate, but can also help on a local basis with some of our South West offices in Plymouth, Truro, Exeter and Bristol. We support Teachers in finding permanent positions, long-term work or supply, and offer fantastic CPD, safeguarding training and interview guidance. Offering: Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions ~ Other: Permanent, longterm or supply work TOP TIP: USE THIS TIME TO ASK AS MANY QUESTIONS AS YOU NEED TO ABOUT LIFE AFTER UNIVERSITY AND THE SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO YOU IN FINDING A POSITION. YOU WILL REALISE HOW HELPFUL IT REALLY IS WHEN YOU FINISH YOUR COURSE!

JAPAN EXCHANGE AND TEACHING (JET) PROGRAMME WWW.JET-UK.ORG The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, an official Japanese Government scheme, sends graduates to Japan in order to promote international understanding at grass-roots level and to improve foreign language teaching in schools. 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 ASK QUESTIONS

KENT-TEACH (KENT COUNTY COUNCIL) WWW.KENT-TEACH@KENT.GOV.UK You’ve got exactly what is takes to be an exceptional teacher. And we’ve got all the opportunity you need to make the most of your mojo. So why not bring it to Kent? Great schools and rewarding professional challenges are just the beginning. We’ve got excellent housing, beautiful countryside, bustling towns and fantastic transport links to London and France. Once you’re here you’ll benefit from great training and development opportunities, including the potential to become a leader.

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Best of all, the newly redesigned KENT-TEACH. COM site has everything you need to get started. From news and blogs, through to career and wellbeing supportand, of course, the latest vacancies from across the county. It’s all there for you. Come see us at our stand for more information. Offering: Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions

LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM WWW.TEACHNEWHAM.CO.UK Newham Partnership Working (NPW), working on behalf of the London Borough of Newham. Newham is a vibrant, inner city borough in the heart of East London. It is a young friendly cosmopolitan community. For newly qualified teachers, career prospects are excellent, with high starting salaries and good opportunities for promotion. The induction year in Newham is a positive start to any teacher’s career. We run a highly successful Primary pool. Secondary schools advertise in the TES and on their school website. Application forms/further details from: www.teachnewham.co.uk Email: trm@npw.so Offering: Graduate Positions TOP TIP: RESEARCH THE BOROUGH BEFOREHAND BY VISITING WWW.TEACHNEWHAM.CO.UK, WWW.NEWHAM.GOV.UK AND WWW.NPW.SO

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 Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: IF YOU WANT TO WORK IN LONDON THEN CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOLS ARE GREAT PLACES TO START WITH LOTS OF SUPPORT BOTH PROFESSIONAL AND PASTORAL. THEY ARE INCLUSIVE AND POPULAR SCHOOLS THAT WELCOME PUPILS OF ALL FAITHS AND NONE. WE RUN OUR NQT SUPPORT AND TRAINING PROGRAMME.

LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL WWW.LUTON.GOV.UK/TEACHING Luton is a town of around 208,000 people. We’re a Unitary Authority in the south of Bedfordshire, right on the M1 and just a few miles west of the A1(M). London is half an hour away by train and from our international airport locations like Rome, Malaga and Copenhagen are a short flight away by budget airline. It’s a vibrant, diverse place with a strong sense of community and a rich mix of cultures. We have a strong community spirit, the largest one-day carnival in Europe, a major programme of investment into re-developing and regenerating the town centre, and rolling verdant countryside only a quarter of an hour’s drive from the town centre.

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We offer excellent opportunities for newly qualified teachers to start their careers in Luton where they will be supported by dedicated mentors, with access to highly experienced Advisers and Teaching and Learning consultants. Our comprehensive Induction programme comprises centrally delivered taught sessions, neighbourhood face-to-face sessions to see effective practice in action and focussed learning observation and reflection giving NQTs the opportunity to observe lessons taught by Specialist Leaders in Education and other experienced teachers. In addition NQTs can select from a comprehensive range of more specific CPD sessions to tailor the induction support to their personal needs and targets. Offering: Graduate Positions TOP TIP: SPEAK TO US ABOUT LUTON AND KEEP A REAL OPEN MIND ABOUT WHERE YOU WANT TO TEACH, WE WILL GIVE YOU HONEST ADVICE. DON’T JUST TAKE OUR ADVICE, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR ‘SPEAK TO AN EX-NQT’ FACILITY’ AND SPEAK TO SOMEONE WHO’S ALREADY BEEN IN YOUR POSITION.

NASUWT WWW.NASUWT.ORG 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 TOP TIP: JOIN THE BEST THERE IS!

NATIONAL UNION OF TEACHERS – THE LARGEST TEACHERS’ UNION WWW.TEACHERS.ORG.UK/JOIN 1. We are the Union that recruits only qualified and qualifying teachers. 2. We stand up for teachers’ professional status and we campaign for a qualified teacher in every classroom. 3. We’re the only teachers’ union campaigning consistently for one union for all teachers. 4. We 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. We 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. We encourage all members to get involved in deciding and promoting union policy. 9. We lead the way with our groundbreaking equality work. 10. We’re proud to campaign on the issues that matter to teachers and children. Offering: Membership 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 Bilingual education in English and German at our internationally minded private schools with nursery, reception, primary and secondary schools. Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: LIVING AND WORKING IN GERMANY, COMPETITIVE SALARIES AND BENEFITS AS WELL AS RELOCATION ALLOWANCE PROVIDED.

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PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY, TALENT & ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WWW.PLYMOUTH.AC.UK/JOBS Work at a place where you feel valued and enjoy spending time. An environment where imagination is important and creativity counts. Work with us. At Plymouth University, you’ll find the space to develop your talents, the freedom to ring the changes and the opportunities to grow as part of our welcoming and inclusive community. We employ 3,000 staff, so whatever your expertise and ambition, we’ve a career opportunity to match. From academic, teaching and research positions to technical, management and administrative roles, you’ll find opportunities at every level. Our people share a determination to push boundaries, think differently and achieve more. As an employee, you’ll play a crucial part in building our impressive reputation in education, innovation and research. In return, we’ll support, nurture and reward you with generous benefits from training and development to childcare and flexible working. Offering: Graduate Positions TOP TIP: KEEP YOUR MIND OPEN AND MAKE THE MOST OF EVERY OPPORTUNITY

PRO EDUCATION WWW.PRO-EDUCATION.CO.UK Pro Education provides teaching and support staff to schools, colleges and universities. Offering: Other: Recruitment of Teachers TOP TIP: BRING A CV!

RANDSTAD EDUCATION RANDSTAD.CO.UK/EDUCATION Randstad Education is the market leading Education based recruiter in the South West. We place teachers and teaching assistants into permanent, long-term and temporary placements in Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across Devon and Cornwall. With 28 other offices across the country, even if you are not intending on staying in the South West, Randstad can help you find the perfect job. Offering: Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: ATTEND THE FAIR AS A FUTURE PROFESSIONAL. THE RECRUITMENT AGENCIES YOU MEET COULD BE YOUR NEXT EMPLOYER, SO TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS, ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR CAREER PLANS AND MOST IMPORTANTLY MAKE A GOOD IMPRESSION. WE WILL REMEMBER THOSE WHO IMPRESS, AND THOSE WHO DO NOT.

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EMPLOYABILITY WITH PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY

Use your time at University wisely to build skills and experience to make sure you are the most employable person you can be. Accessing our services during your first year or throughout your studies will be of great benefit to you. Your Employability Service offers information drop-in sessions, workshops, one-to-one guidance appointments, events and employer competitions, access to employers and much more! Take the pressure off yourself, and get fully prepared to secure a graduate job, graduate scheme, or postgraduate study.

Find out more now at

www.plymouth.ac.uk/employability

REED EDUCATION, DEVON & CORNWALL WWW.REED.CO.UK Reed Education... the trusted educational recruitment agency, specialising in early years, primary & secondary and non-teaching jobs Recognised nationwide as offering a wide range of career opportunities across schools and further education, REED can help you attain your dream job and grow your career. Now based within the Plymouth area, we are already looking to place a number of local vacancies for newly qualified and experienced teachers. Come and meet our friendly and experienced consultants to discuss your next career move within Education. For more information and to discuss your future ambitions contact the Plymouth Branch of Reed Education on 01752 230018 Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: BRING AN UP TO DATE CV FOR US TO READ THROUGH AND QUESTION OVER EXPERIENCES.

SERVOCA EDUCATION RESOURCING WWW.SERVOCAEDUCATION.COM Servoca Education is a leading education recruitment consultancy. Every year we place hundreds of NQTs into their first permanent teaching jobs. Our service is based on quality and expertise. We will help you identify the right schools for you, secure interviews with schools that meet your criteria and offer advice on the application process. We make the process of finding a job quick and easy. Offering: Graduate Positions TOP TIP: BRING ALONG AN UP TO DATE CV WITH DETAILS OF REFEREES!

SLICE OF BRITAIN WWW.SLICEOFBRITAIN.BLOGSPOT.CO.UK Let us bring England to you! Slice of Britain is an exciting project created by Braden English and Mountlands Language School. Mission: 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. Description: Every July, many prestigious primary schools in Spain become part of an English adventure. Slice of Britain aims to create an enjoyable experience of a typical English primary school, in which pupils learn what it is like to be an English student as well as improve their English language skills. Through a wonderfully British syllabus, pupils will get involved with arts + crafts, role plays, songs and stories all designed to capture their imagination and help them learn. Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Other: Work abroad in Spain during July TOP TIP: DRESS TO IMPRESS!

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SLOUGH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP WWW.SLOUGHLEARNING.ORG.UK The Slough Learning Partnership was developed by schools for schools to meet the learning, development and support needs of all schools across all phases in Slough. We are at the heart of education in Slough and support, facilitate, broker and give advice on all elements of teaching, learning, professional development and recruitment. We are proud of our association and collaborative working with Slough Teaching School Alliance. We are able to address needs promptly through recognised good practice using practising mentors in school to school support. We offer newly qualified teachers a comprehensive range of support, training and career opportunities. Slough Learning Partnership also provides ongoing school to school support, CPD and advice and guidance on all issues relating to and including the management of the NQT Induction Year. Slough is proud of its high aspirations for outstanding teaching and learning, and this is supported by our high attainment and continuing successes recognised through the league tables as 7th in the country for high achievements. The unique collaborative working across Slough is the envy across the country, and the schools recognise the importance of investing in their workforce. Slough has a vibrant mix of cultures that would give anyone coming here to teach a breadth of experience that would embellish their knowledge and understanding, opening up more opportunities, and a more interesting résumé for future career prospects. Start your teaching career in an exciting, supportive and job satisfying environment. To find out more talk to us today. Offering: Graduate Positions TOP TIP: KEEP YOUR MIND OPEN TO ALL OF THE POSSIBILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL BE PRESENTED TO YOU. THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION FOR YOUR CAREER.

STEP TEACHERS WWW.STEPTEACHERS.CO.UK Step Teachers, established in 2000, is now one of the UK`s leading education recruitment agencies. We have a proven track record in providing high-quality permanent and temporary teaching and support staff to nurseries; primary, secondary and special needs schools and colleges across Southern England. We have branches in London, Norwich and Plymouth. Whether you are a teacher or support staff looking for permanent or supply teaching jobs, or a school in need of good quality teaching staff, we can help you. Step Teachers have been holders of the prestigious DfE Quality Mark since 2007 and have received an unprecedented 100% pass rate in each of our audits. We pride ourselves on our unfailing adherence to safe-guarding and having an unprecedented 100% pass rate in every audit is testimony to our absolute determination to follow the best educational recruitment practices that our clients value so highly. Offering: Year Long Placements TOP TIP: A CV AND 2 MOST RECENT REFERENCES TO BE BROUGHT ALONG ON THE DAY IF POSSIBLE WOULD BE GREAT.

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SUFFOLK LA WWW.SUFFOLK.GOV.UK/TEACH Suffolk LA’s ‘Teacher Recruitment Service’ (TRS) supports the county’s 328 schools in the recruitment of NQTs. Each year we appoint around 300 NQTS to schools across all phases. Offering: Permanent teaching posts TOP TIP: BE PREPARED TO BE FLEXIBLE AND LOOK TO A RANGE OF SCHOOLS.

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. • Supply+ 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. • Supply+ is supported by Plymouth primary schools as a first choice supply source. • Supply+ supports NQT placements, there are no transfer fees. • Supply+ offers outstanding CPD sessions. • Supply+ is a great transition to a permanent school position. • Supply+ have recently expanded into Exeter, Cornwall and Bristol and are offering the same service to these areas. Offering: Other: Supported Supply Placements TOP TIP: BE FLEXIBLE AND PREPARED FOR THE UNEXPECTED.

TEACHING PERSONNEL WWW.TEACHINGPERSONNEL.COM Teaching Personnel is the UKs 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 them work in UK classrooms. Every academic year we provide staff to over 4,500 schools and are recognised by schools as the quality provider of education supply staff. Offering: Graduate Positions ~ Other: Thousands of job vacancies covered by 50 branches across England and Wales TOP TIP: REGISTER WITH TEACHING PERSONNEL – WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU.

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