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What advice would you give an NQT in her first term in a secondary independent school who had received parental complaints about her teaching?
I received parental complaints from more than one class after the half-term break, the general gist being that their son or daughter did not feel they were making enough progress in my lessons. I am implementing improvements and there has already been some positive feedback from pupils but my...
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Moving from secondary to primary

I am a maths teacher in secondary but want to go into primary teaching. I have applied for jobs but think I am not getting anywhere because I don't have primary experience and I am on M6. Can you tell me if going into supply work to build up experience in primary would be the way forward?

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Getting back into teaching - boosting my chances?

Is there anything I can do to increase my chances of getting back into teaching? It's a job I loved - plus as I'm now a single parent I need a better income than as a TA. I have a science degree as well as my PGCE, and did complete my NQT time with no issues.

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How to stand out at interview?

I am an NQT, in my training I received outstanding from tutor and Ofsted. I had my lesson videoed as a show case to other trainees and yet I still can’t get a placement. I’ve been on three interviews and applied for loads. I know that my A levels let me down a little but don’t know what I could...

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What should I put in my covering letter?

I am a PGCE English trainee currently on placement. I haven't had much advice on job applications and am wondering if I should be applying now with a view to starting September 2011. How do I make myself sound 'capable' on a cover letter at this early stage of my training. Clearly I have no '...

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Anyone using jazz resources in their music ed delivery. I'm working on behalf of an organisation who are developing an online jazz curriculum. Would this be of use to anyone?
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How hard is it to get an NQT post?
I am doing a Maths PGCE at a London University. I am wondering if it is really hard to get NQT posts. Does anyone know what the stats are?
Post by: Anonymous 01/12/2010
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Can a HLTA position help towards NQT induction?
I have completed my teaching degree but have yet to pass the QTS Maths. I have passed English and ICT but Maths is giving me huge problems not because I can't do the maths but because I am having trouble doing them online. I get panic attacks when going online. So in the meantime, this problem...
Post by: Anonymous 28/11/2010
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I am starting a Primary PGCE in January. Can your suggest a temporary staff agency in the education sector I can use to work during the holidays?
The course I am on starts in January and breaks for two months in the summer during which time I would like to earn some money in a job that will offer me good experience for my future teaching career. Contacts to a good casual staff agency would be appreciated. Thanks
Post by: MrGT 17/11/2010
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Help! I’m a GTP student and my first assignment is coming up based on ‘motivating students.’
Help! I’m a GTP student and my first assignment is coming up based on ‘motivating students.’ I’ve done a lot of practical based research but am lacking in the pedagogy/theories. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Who should I be looking at?
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Increase in salary following NQT qualification

The salary situation in schools is changing quite substantially. Under the old system, if you...