Tes Institute Blog
Welcome to the Tes Institute blog where you can find teaching tips, advice and guidance for teachers and those thinking of joining the classroom.
An apprentice’s experience with Tes Institute
It’s Wednesday 8 February, which means it’s Apprentice Wednesday! To celebrate, two of our apprentices have shared their stories and explained how their apprenticeships have helped them to develop, shape and progress in their careers in education.
3 training scenarios where teaching apprenticeships fit
In a time of teacher shortages, pay disputes and increasing wellbeing issues, it’s vital for school leaders to consider all the options available to support, develop and retain existing school staff. Here we look at how apprenticeships can help.
Straight to teaching in an SEND setting
In 2022, Tes Institute hit a major milestone in supporting over 3,000 teachers to gain qualified teacher status (QTS). We caught up with, Straight to Teaching graduate, Lauren Allcock, and her Deputy Headteacher, Jennifer Newton, to find out about their experience.
Become a registered teacher in Hong Kong with our iPGCE
Our iPGCE has been recognised by the EDB and will pass qualification assessment by the HKCAAVQ.
5 reasons to study for an MA in Education with Pedagogy
Gaining a Master’s in education with pedagogy gives you the chance to hone real expertise in your field and boost your career prospects.
Exclusive! Get a 10% discount with Chartered College
We're excited to be partnering with the Chartered College of Teaching to offer all our teaching assistant apprentices and alumni a 10% discount on their new Associate membership.
iPGCE gains KHDA approval for Dubai
Tes institute's iPGCE course is now considered by the KHDA as a recognised teacher preparation qualification available to anyone looking to teach in Dubai.
Tes Institute partners with Aldar Training Academy
Tes Institute have partnered with Aldar Training Academy as a provider for Aldar Education Schools to deliver ITT courses.
5 reasons to love working in an international school
Teaching can be a very rewarding career – with no two days being the same, flexible hours and the opportunity to make a real difference. There are many reasons to become a teacher, but what about teaching abroad?
We are sharing with you 5 reasons to love working in an international school.
We are sharing with you 5 reasons to love working in an international school.
How to write a teacher training personal statement or Initial Teacher Training application
What salary can you expect as an Early Career Teacher?
“What can I earn as a new teacher” is often a question we are asked when talking to people about our courses. The answer isn’t a straightforward one as the salary you receive may vary depending on your location and other factors, but there is a specific pay scale put in place for state-run schools that gives some indication of what you can expect as an ECT.
Non-subject specific degrees - a help or a hindrance?
If you want to become a teacher, then it’s ideal to have a degree in the subject you want to teach. Tes Institute investigates what happens when this is not the case.
15 pieces of teaching tips and advice for new and trainee teachers
Teacher training can bring back a mixture of emotions for many teachers. From deciding on the best route into teaching to the first time stepping in front of a classroom, the whole experience can be a rollercoaster of feelings but it can also create some of the most memorable moments of a teaching career.
Tes Institute gains re-accreditation for ITT
We’re delighted to be providing Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes for September 2024 and beyond.