Are you contemplating a career in teaching and the education sector? Are you wondering what kind of work experience you’ll need to become a teacher in the UK? Well, you’re at the right place! In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the qualifications and experience needed to become a teacher – as well…
If you’re interested in pursuing a career as a healthcare assistant in the UK, there are a few steps you can take to get started. Follow our guide below for insights on what you’ll need to do to become a successful healthcare assistant in the UK. Read more to find out our top tips! 1)…
Valentine’s Day is pretty much like marmite. You either love it or hate it. You’ll either buy an abhorrent amount of love-inspired decorations or avoid the entire celebration like the plague. With endless amounts of flowers, cards, and heart-shaped chocolates… it can be tricky to forget about Valentine’s Day each year. However, for recruiters, this…
With over 50,000 people calling NHS 111 a day, measures are being taken into place to ensure the waiting times are reduced. The NHS’ key focuses are on urgent mental health support, virtual wards, and paediatric services. By improving these areas, the NHS hopes to improve waiting times. A large majority of this new plan…
Are you a teacher feeling exhausted and completely drained by the time Friday approaches? Do your weekends look like an endless cycle of paperwork and dreading Monday? If both answers are yes, it might be time to develop a strategic plan, to avoid teacher burnout. What is burnout, you ask? Defined by ICD-11 (International Classification…
So you’re looking to start your career as a teaching assistant but wondering… what are the benefits? Look no further, Balfor Education has summarised exactly why working as a teaching assistant is amazing! Whether you’re an aspiring teacher or have a general passion for working with children, there are many advantages to being a teaching…
Are you struggling to decide whether a career change is right for you or whether to take the leap? Many successful figures of our generation changed career paths later on in their life. For instance, Dwayne Johnson transitioned his career twice from football to WWF to acting. Balfor Recruitment Group is here to support you…
People assume that recruiters don’t work over the Christmas period but December is the perfect time for job hunting. You are 100% missing out if you stop looking for jobs during the festive season, as companies are still looking for candidates. Contrary to the opposite belief, companies are still searching for perfect candidates in December.…
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has asked the government for at least a 17% pay rise, due to the rising staff shortage and working conditions. Over 300,000 RCN members have signed this strike ballot, making it the largest protest in the union’s century-long existence. The RCN has claimed their aim is to ‘secure fair…
What is World Kindness Day? World Kindness Day annually falls on the 13th of November, celebrating kindness and its glorious benefits. It acts as the perfect opportunity to promote acceptance, diversity and love within society. With so many concerning issues arising around us, like the cost-of-living crisis, World Kindness Day is needed more than ever.…
