United Teaching

What a year 🥳 A big thank you to everyone who has contributed to another year of making a difference in the classroom, and bringing out the best in everyone ✨ We hope you all have a wonderful break. Happy holidays 💙

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time 🎶 Swipe to see our trainees decking the school halls with their best festive get-ups! 🎄🎅

Nathaniel trained to teach with United Teaching and is now Assistant Principal at Paddington Academy. At United Learning, our staff have access to great resources and CPD programmes. These resources, along with the support and encouragement he received at every step, were instrumental in Nathaniel's career progression. Join our teaching team: https://ow.ly/84Ts50UoXjs #Careers #TeachingJobs

Meet Alicia, rowing superstar and English trainee at Avonbourne Academy 👋 🚣♀️ “Rowing is one of my passions, and training most evenings helps me balance everything. Having structure in my day and that physical outlet at the end of it allows me to clear my mind, switch off, and feel accomplished. It's also a great talking point in the staffroom!” 🏆 “Last season, I was thrilled to receive the ‘Cox of the Year’ award, which was an amazing recognition of my efforts.” 💙 “You don’t need to give up the things you love when you start teacher training. It can feel overwhelming at first, but it becomes second nature once you establish a routine and plan your time. Prioritise what matters to you, and don’t be afraid to make time for the things that bring you joy.” 👩🏫 “Teaching is one of the most rewarding and unique professions. It combines a structured, scheduled routine with a fast-paced environment where no two days are ever the same. It’s challenging, but that’s what makes it exciting!”

Working on your teacher training application? ✍️ It’s worth spending time on getting your personal statement just right. It should: → Show personality → Highlight transferable skills → Convince the reader why you’d be a good teacher See our handy step-by-step guide for more tips: https://ow.ly/KB4A50UlEVo

Good teachers have more than just the right qualifications. They also have plenty of soft skills that make them great at what they do. Hear what Primary trainee Katie thinks makes a good teacher ⤵️ And what else great teachers have in common: https://ow.ly/C01450Uf4EM

Education 🤝 acronyms You'll spot them everywhere — from teacher training phrases to job titles and curriculum terms 🔠 The sooner you can get the hang of what means what, the smoother your journey into education will be. We're here to help you brush up on the basics 🖌️ Get to know the teaching lingo: https://lnkd.in/e2_9YHRf

Want to become a teacher? With United Teaching, you can: 🧑🏫 Be in the classroom from day one 🧑🏫 Earn while you learn 🧑🏫 Qualify in one year Plus, you'll be supported by experienced teachers every step of the way. Apply today and you could be training in one of our schools in September. Start your teaching journey 👉 https://lnkd.in/gN98aTpH

Meet Rachel, a passionate new trainee at Paddington Academy 👩🏫 Inspired by her father’s teaching career and her own experiences abroad, this year Rachel began her teacher training career after graduating from university. “I’ve always been drawn to teaching. My experiences abroad and in schools showed me both the challenges and the joys of the profession. I wanted to be part of that positive impact on students’ lives.” “As a Gen Z teacher, I’ve found I can relate more to my students and vice versa. However, Gen Z teachers need to find a balance between being relatable and maintaining a professional distance.” “Each generation of teachers has their own experiences and challenges, but they all have the underlying shared goal of nurturing young minds and igniting a love for learning. We can all learn from each other.” “My favourite thing about being a teacher is the positive relationships I can build with students, like when a student understands something you have been teaching them, or they thank you for your lesson, or the conversations you have with them in the corridor or the playground. Small moments that make it all worthwhile.”

As a first-generation Filipino, Joshua felt limited by focused career paths in medicine and STEM. “There wasn’t a lot of room for cultivating a career in the creative subjects, and I had a knack for fine arts. I felt like there was a calling for me in the art world, specifically teaching.” Now a trainee art teacher at his former school Kettering Buccleuch Academy, he’s pursuing his passions and wants to show his students that they can follow theirs, too 🎨