Education
What kind of work experience is required to become a teacher in the UK?
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…
Read MoreHow To Prevent Teacher Burnout
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…
Read MoreTeaching Assistant Jobs: Why They’re Great
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…
Read MoreNeed help affording school uniform this September?
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Read MoreBalfor’s Top Tips for Managing Stress in the Classroom
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] Are you struggling to remain motivated and positive during your shift? Are you constantly feeling deflated and stressed about your workload? We recognise the daily struggles education staff face, especially in these unprecedented times.…
Read MoreHow supply teaching can benefit Early Career Teachers
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] There are many ways short-term supply teaching can benefit an Early Career Teacher (ECT) career journey. Temporary supply teaching allows you to gain experience whilst having support from your chosen recruitment agency when preparing for your…
Read MoreHow To Get a Job in Higher Education
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Read MoreChanges to Education Sector as Student Finance Reform Hits Students
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] Balfor Recruitment Group explores the impact the Student Finance reforms will have on the UK Education sector. The 2019 Augar Review of post-16 education states that the student loan interest rate will leap from 4.5% to…
Read MoreLifting new Grammar School Ban benefits children in poorer areas
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] It is currently illegal to open a new grammar school for children in England – which was enforced in 1998 by Conservative Prime Minister, Tony Blair. With only 163 grammar schools existing in England, it…
Read MoreSchools urged to adopt Post-Covid Recovery Scheme
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] Post Covid-19, the government shortly introduced a recovery scheme for schools across the UK. What is the post-covid recovery scheme for schools? This scheme is focused on providing extra support to students whose education has been…
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