Monthly Archives: July 2018

The school holidays have arrived and undoubtedly all teachers will be looking forward to a well-earned break. The last thing on your mind might be additional teacher training, however 6 weeks is a long time, so if you did want to complete some training, now might well be a good choice. And there will still be plenty of time to enjoy yourself as well!

If you want to gain an additional qualification, see if there are any good courses running during the holidays that will give you the chance to expand your horizons. You might be thinking about specialising in a certain area of, teaching, or you might want to gain experience in an area that you haven’t covered before. You could also take the opportunity to work in a summer school, which would allow you to earn some extra money whilst also building on your existing teaching skills. See if you can teach something different and choose an area that interests you.

Are you looking for supply teaching Cambridge? You will be able to find lots of options for your job hunt if you are committed to finding a new position in a new school. There are lots of good options out there, but what do we mean by good? A good teaching job will mean something different to every single person. In order to be happy in your work, you will need to find the job that is right for you and that will suit your skills and interests. Luckily for you, as a qualified teacher, you will find lots of opportunities in Cambridge where you can thrive. Whether you want to work in a primary school, a secondary school, or you might prefer to work as a supply teacher, you can find the right position for you.

So how do you go about applying for that dream job? The first step is finding it. Begin your search as specifically as you can, looking in the areas where you specifically want tp work. If you don’t find what you want, you can then consider casting your net a little wider.
The internet is an excellent tool if you are looking for the right teaching job for you. There will be the option to really filter down your search, producing results that will show the positions you would like in and around Cambridge. If you would like to work in a specific area, a certain department or even a certain school, this will give you a great deal of flexibility. There is always the option of working as a supply teacher for a period of time to see if you enjoy something and then changing to a more permanent position afterwards.

One of the best things you can do when looking for your ideal teaching job is sign up with a specialist teaching recruitment agency. They can give you help and advice during your job search, so you can get some real support and advice. This is a very good idea if you are new to the area of Cambridge and don’t know the area especially well, as they can tell you about positions in relevant schools and areas for you. Receuitment professionals can take a consultative approach, telling you about positions that will suit you in an area that works.

It’s worth finding a recruitment professional who is highly experienced in education recruitment and who can give you invaluable advice about your field. They will work with you to understand you requirements and make sure your CV is submitted for relevant teaching positions in the general Cambridgeshire area. When you find a good recruitment consultant, stick with them, even if they don’t have any relevant positions at that exact moment in time. They will be able to keep your details and will keep looking out for positions that suit you, so when something does come up, they can get in touch. Many of the top schools work with recruitment agencies, so this is a good way to get into the field you want.