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Teaching 2012 – The Olympics are coming !!!

admin — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:29:47 +0000

With the Olympics coming to town in 2012 after a break of 64 years it is a perfect opportunity to experience teaching overseas and will be your chance to be part of history as we hold our third Olympics. Whether you’re based in Londoncatching the beach volleyball which takes place on the Prime Minister’s doorstep at Horse Guards Parade or you fancy taking a dip after the games at the Aquatics Centre it promises to be an unforgettable experience. For those who are looking to teach outside of Londonwe have the Olympic and Paralympic Sailing competitions taking place just down the road from our Bournemouth office in WeymouthBayand PortlandHarbouror maybe you want to explore Coventrywho along with Old Trafford in Manchesterwill host some of the football games during the games. Be here for the … 2012 Olympics and be part of history. 2012 promises to be the biggest and most exciting games yet!

Register now if you are interested in finding out more about the teaching opportunities that justteachers can offer in the UK in 2012; our offices are central London, Bournemouth, Coventry, Manchester, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire/ and Peterborough. Do not miss out!!

We look forward to hearing from you.

Living and Teaching in Bournemouth

admin — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:06:24 +0000

Looking to live and teach by the sea? Then justteachers have the answer, beautiful Bournemouth. Bournemouth’s main attraction is its beach. At seven miles long and in the sunniest place in the UK it attracts thousands every year. Stretching from Boscombe in the east all the way through to Poole in the west there’s plenty of space for family friendly games, surfing and watersports, dog-friendly beaches and barbecues zones. All along the seafront are a whole host of bars, cafes, restaurants, amusements and attractions so you won’t have to wander far to find something to keep you entertained.

Although Bournemouth is shedding its traditional seaside image, the historic piers atBournemouthand Boscombe are still firm favourite visitor attractions. You can walk all along the prom from Boscombe toPooleand there are cliff lifts to carry you up if you’re feeling weary. Leading up the cliffs from Bournemouth beach are several ofBournemouth’s famous gardens and chines.

It is also a town with a dual personality, where old age pensioners and day-trippers rub shoulders with boozed-up clubbers, hen parties and conference delegates. All of which conspire to make Bournemouth one of the happiest towns in Britainto start your overseas teaching adventure with justteachers. For more information on living and teaching in Bournemouth please click here.

Surfs up…new JT office in Bournemouth!!

admin — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:41:35 +0000

justteachers are delighted to announce we are now working with Primary and Secondary schools in the delightful coastal town of Bournemouth. So if you afraid of missing out on the surf and sun Bournemouth is the place for you, it became a popular tourist destination for two very simple reasons: it has 7 miles of stunning, clear sand and some of the warmest, driest and sunniest weather which ensures that Bournemouth is one of the best places to be in Britain when summer comes. We are currently looking for Primary and Secondary school teachers in Bournemouth due to increased demand from our schools, if you are a qualified teacher looking for consistent work, then we would love to hear from you. The Bournemouth team is a highly experienced group of consultants with direct experience of teaching in both Primary and Secondary schools. We understand precisely the work that we are asking you to do and will be able to give you lots of support and advice that some national companies couldn’t compete with. Register now!

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In the news…More leave primary with good ‘three Rs’ grasp

admin — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:40:50 +0000

The number of children leaving primary school inEnglandwith a good grasp of reading, writing and maths has increased again, government data shows.

Some 67% of 11-year-olds gained the expected level, Level 4, in all of these subjects in national curriculum tests, known as Sats. Last year 64% of primary pupils left school having reached this level.

But one in three youngsters still failed to achieve the level expected of them in all three subjects.This means that nearly 183,000 pupils left school without a good grasp of reading, writing and maths this summer.

Improvement

The figures released on Tuesday show a steady year-on-year rise, with 62% of pupils reaching the expected level in the “three Rs” in 2009 and 2008.

“We can and must do much better for the one in 10 boys who at the age of 11 can read no better than a seven-year-old”

Overall, the figures from the Department for Education (DfE) results show 84% of pupils reached Level 4 in reading, up from 83% last year.In writing, 75% reached the expected level, compared with 71% in 2010. The biggest rise in some years.

In total, 81% achieved Level 4 in English (made up of the reading and writing tests), up from 80% last year.And 80% achieved the expected level in maths, against 79% the year before.

But the data also shows one in 10 boys – almost 28,000 youngsters – left primary with the reading age of a seven-year-old (Level 2 or less).This compares with 5% of girls, just over 13,000 pupils.

The DfE also published results of science tests taken by a sample of 11-year-olds.

Based on this sample, it is estimated that 84% of 11-year-olds are reaching the expected level in science.

The data also details the numbers of pupils scoring Level 5, one above the expected standard.In English, 42% of pupils achieved a Level 5 in reading, compared with 50% in 2010. In writing, 20% reached this level, against 21% last year.It means that, in total, just 13% of pupils achieved a Level 5 in reading, writing and maths combined. In 2010, this figure was 14%.

In the news…Novels read monthly by ‘less than one in two children’

admin — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:29:51 +0000

Fewer than 50% of UK children aged eight to17 read a novel outside class every month, research suggests.

The National Literacy Trust survey of about 18,000 school children suggests youngsters are more likely to read text messages and emails than fiction.

Most children (28.9%) estimated they had between 11 and 50 books in their homes.

But one in six said they rarely read outside the classroom.

Texts and emails

According to the survey carried out at 111 schools in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, nearly one in five children have never been given a book as a present. This was more common for boys than girls.

And about one in eight claimed they had never been to a bookshop and some 7% said they had never visited a library.

However, just under half of all children surveyed said they enjoyed reading a lot. Only one in 10 said they did not like it at all.

Text messages, magazines, emails and websites were the top leisure reading choices of young people. But Ebooks were read the least frequently.

The findings show that more girls admit they read text messages, magazines, emails, fiction, song lyrics and social networking message boards and poems than boys, while more boys said they read newspapers, comics and manuals.

“Getting these children reading and helping them to love reading is the way to turn their lives around” Jonathan Douglas Director of National Literacy Trust

The survey also raises concerns that some youngsters are not reading at all, which can hinder their achievement in the classroom.

One in six (16.4%) said they “rarely” read outside class, while 7.3% admitted that they never read outside class.

Trust director Jonathan Douglas said he was worried the youngsters who did not for pleasure would “grow up to be the one in six adults who struggle with literacy”.

He added: “Getting these children reading and helping them to love reading is the way to turn their lives around and give them new opportunities and aspirations.”

In the news …. new powers for teachers

admin — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:44:23 +0000

New guidance clarifies powers of teachers to search students and use force
More than 600 pages of guidance cut down to 50
Top headteacher given new role in Department for Education to improve discipline

April 2011 – The Department for Education announced new and clearer guidance for teachers on how they should deal with bad behaviour.

The Department is also appointing a new Expert Adviser on Behaviour – headteacher Charles Taylor – who has a track record in radically improving behaviour in some of the most troubled schools.

Behaviour in good schools is not a serious problem but overall it remains a big concern for parents. Evidence shows there is much to do. For instance:

Nearly 1,000 children are suspended from school for abuse and assault every school day.
Persistent disruptive behaviour accounts for nearly a third of all cases of permanent exclusions in secondary schools.
Major assaults on staff have reached a five-year high with 44 having to be rushed to hospital with serious injuries last year.
False allegations have been made against one-in-four school staff by a pupil. One-in-six have had an allegation made by a member of a pupil’s family.
Two thirds of teachers say bad behaviour is driving professionals out of the classroom.

· Previous behaviour and search guidance was more than 600 pages long. It left teachers confused about their powers under the law. It also made it much harder for schools to have clear and effective discipline policies.

The Government’s new guidance is 50 pages long. It clearly sets out the roles and responsibilities for governing bodies, headteachers and teachers regarding behaviour and discipline. It unequivocally restores adult authority to the classroom.

The new guidance clarifies teachers’ powers. It makes clear the following:

Schools should not have a ‘no touch’ policy. It is often necessary or desirable for a teacher to touch a child (e.g. dealing with accidents or teaching musical instruments).
Teachers have a legal power to use reasonable force. They can use force to remove a pupil who is disrupting a lesson or to prevent a child leaving a classroom.
Heads can search for an extended list of items including alcohol, illegal drugs and stolen property.
Heads have the power to discipline pupils who misbehave outside the schools premises and outside schools hours.
The guidance also protects teachers from malicious allegations and strengthens their authority in the classroom. It makes clear:
Heads can temporarily or permanently exclude pupils who make false allegations. In extreme circumstances they may even press criminal charges against the pupil.
The default position should be to assume the teacher has behaved reasonably unless a complainant can show that a teacher has behaved unreasonably.
Schools should not automatically suspend teachers accused of using force unreasonably.
All but the tiny number of the most complex cases should be resolved within three months and the vast majority should be resolved in four weeks.
Malicious allegations should not be included in employment records.

justteachers have a number of Behaviour Management Articles available to assist you when you commence teaching in the UK.

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Primary Teacher Key Stage 2 Manchester

admin — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:46:43 +0000

An opportunity has arisen for a Key Stage 2 Teacher to join a large school to cover Year 6.

Teachers at the school play a full and active role in inspiring confidence in those around them. This is an achieving school with a strong ethos and hard working ethic. The successful applicant will have to opportunity to work within an environment which motivates students and staff and promotes high standards.

As a Primary Teacher you will be responsible for formulating and delivering your own lessons. This position would suit a confident teacher who is enthusiastic, flexible, creative and has strong classroom management. You must have a teaching qualification and sound knowledge of the National Curriculum.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.

Please register your CV and a member of the International Team will contact you to discuss the Primary Teaching opportunities that we can offer. All roles will be subject to reference checks and a Criminal Records Bureau enhanced disclosure check.

Teaching in the UK…news….

admin — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:32:26 +0000

March 2011

Schools ‘should let children help pick teachers’

More schools should involve pupils in the recruitment of teachers, says the children’s commissioner for England.

A survey of 2,000 children aged nine to 16 for commissioner Maggie Atkinson found two-thirds would like a role in the recruiting process.

But only 18% of children had been involved in choosing a teacher, the survey added.

The Nasuwt teaching union said putting pupils on an interview panel undermined the authority of teachers.

The survey suggested some 87% of children feel they know what makes a good teacher.

And many of those quizzed in depth on the issue identified a number of attributes they felt were important.

“This is not about putting the children in charge” – Dr Maggie Atkinson Children’s Commissioner for England

These included knowing their subject, giving good feedback to pupils, being clear about expectations and listening to pupils’ ideas and making lessons interesting.

But only a quarter thought setting homework was important.

Dr Atkinson said: “Young people are a school’s customers, and they see lots of different teaching styles over the course of a school career.

“Our research shows that they understand teaching is a challenging job which requires a wide range of skills from teachers – it is not just about their academic qualifications or how loudly they can shout.”

She said it made sense to make use of this experience when recruiting staff.

“With the proper training and support, pupils can bring a different, and valuable, point of view to the table,” she said.

‘No veto’

She added: “This is not about putting the children in charge. Rather, it is about making use of their experience.”

Dr Atkinson said there were many ways of involving young people in the recruitment process.

These include having members of the school council sitting as part of the interview panel and getting feedback from pupils on a sample lesson taught as part of recruitment process.

Dr Atkinson’s call was supported by the National Union of Teachers’ general secretary Christine Blower.

She said: “Whilst it is not appropriate for pupils to have any kind of veto in appointing teachers we do think that it is right for pupils to be members of governing bodies and for their opinions to be heard during the interview process.”

‘Really useful’

And Chris Keates, general secretary of the Nasuwt teaching union, said children and young people have an important voice in how their education and school community develops.

However, she added: “Putting pupils on an interview panel or in direct control of teacher recruitment undermines the respect and authority of teachers.

“This type of practice is another example of teachers being afforded fewer rights, simply because they work with children.”

Heather Shore, a teacher at the Compass learning centre for children at risk of exclusion in Weymouth, Dorset, said a panel of students had interviewed applicants as part of a recent recruitment process.

“We found that what they had to say was really useful, and actually mirrored quite closely the thoughts of the panel of adults who also interviewed,” she added.

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Teaching jobs in the UK right now…. Secondary….

admin — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:23:12 +0000

We are seeking an energetic English teacher and proactive FQT or NQT who is looking for possible long term. The role is based at a school is constantly improving and has an Ofsted report recently that underlines this schools progress. This is a well resourced and modern community school that has recently been redesigned and rebuilt.

The teacher will be responsible for both KS3 and KS4 (age range 11-16) students across all ability groups. As a result we are looking for a teacher who has the ability to communicate effectively, is able to vary their style of teaching according to the pupils attainment and is a strong classroom manager.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please register your CV and a member of the International Team will contact you to discuss the Secondary teaching opportunities that we can offer. All teaching roles will be subject to reference checks and a Criminal Records Bureau enhanced disclosure check.

Teaching jobs in the UK right now…Secondary…Humanities

admin — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:20:02 +0000

A popular local school is looking for a Humanities teacher with a specialism of Geography on a temporary basis to cover a sickness.

Ideally you will be able to teach RE or History up to GCSE level (16 yrs old) in addition. Start date will be May and last until the end of the school year.