Becoming a primary school teacher is a rewarding yet challenging journey. For parents, this path can feel more complex, juggling family life with the demands of teacher training, but many parents also speak of the increased efficiency that can be found when holding both roles. If you want something doing ask a busy person, after … Read More
Initial Teacher Training
Student Finance: Things You Need to Know
Whether you’re already holding an offer for an Initial Teacher Training programme in September, or still going through the interview process, it’s time to start getting your student finance sorted! As you prepare yourself for a transformative year of learning and growth, understanding the ins and outs of student finance is crucial. Here’s everything you … Read More
The Importance of Reflective Practice in Initial Teacher Training
Training to be a teacher is an exciting, transformative and busy journey. You will gain an abundance of new skills and knowledge and will cultivate a deep understanding of yourself as an educator. At REAch Teach, we have seen one skill that consistently separates the best from the rest: a trainee’s ability to reflect on … Read More
How to Impress at Your Teacher Training Interview
I have attended hundreds of interviews for applicants wishing to pursue an ITT programme and it remains the single, most exciting aspect of my job to discover our future teachers and then witness them grow into confident teaching professionals. As a profession, we know that it is the quality of teaching which makes the biggest … Read More