Careers

Wednesday

18th Dec 2024

How to write the perfect teacher cover letter
A cover letter is an opportunity to speak directly to your chosen school. Here, one headteacher explains how to make yours stand out
How to write the perfect teacher cover letter

Monday

16th Dec 2024

What do headteachers look for in job applicants?
When applying for a new teaching job, be aware of the key qualities your interview panel will be looking for, says this secondary head and former School Leaders Scotland president
Magnifying glass people

Wednesday

11th Dec 2024

Teacher pay scales 2024-25: what will your salary look like?
After the government’s announcement of a 5.5 per cent pay rise for teachers in England, here are the pay scales for the current academic year
A woman counting coins

Tuesday

10th Dec 2024

How to write the perfect teacher CV
A well-crafted CV can make all the difference when it comes to landing your dream teaching job. Here, we look at what makes the perfect educator’s resume
Ink drops on CV

Friday

6th Dec 2024

How we’re helping students with SEND access creative careers
A special school leader explains why they took a new approach to work experience to help open students’ eyes to creative jobs – from video game development to film
How we’re helping SEND students access creative careers

Tuesday

3rd Dec 2024

What to expect from a teaching interview
Interviewing for a teaching job is no small undertaking. Here we break down what the day itself typically looks like
Spotlight on chair

Friday

29th Nov 2024

The primary subject leadership problem - and how we fixed it
Primary teachers are thrust into subject leadership right at the start of their career, causing multiple challenges. Here a federation explains how it has tackled the issue and why others should, too
The primary subject leadership problem - and how we fixed it

Thursday

28th Nov 2024

Let’s be careful how we discuss social mobility
Achieving academic success in isolation can leave some young people struggling to fully integrate once they ‘climb the ladder’, says Nicole McCartney
Social mobility ladder

Friday

22nd Nov 2024

How to get your teacher resignation letter right 
Leaving a teaching role isn’t easy, but a good resignation letter can help to ensure a smooth departure. Here’s a guide on what to write
teacher resignation letter

Tuesday

12th Nov 2024

‘I have spent the whole of my career embracing being different’
Our How I Lead series asks education leaders to reflect on their career, experience and leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to Becks Boomer-Clark, CEO of Lift Schools
Rebecca Boomer - Clark

Monday

11th Nov 2024

My week as...CEO of Cam Academy Trust
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Claire Heald
Clair Heald

Tuesday

29th Oct 2024

Why schools should promote ‘Heal’ careers to boys
This headteacher believes everyone stands to gain if boys get a clearer sight of ‘Heal’ careers in health, education, administration and literacy
Why schools should promote ‘Heal’ careers to boys