PE Recruitment – Job finding advice and help for PE Graduates

Article supplied by Fiona McKenzie, PE Recruitment Are you a PE graduate looking for a teaching job for September? Yes? Then we’d like to help. PE Recruitment are recruiting newly qualified PE Teachers right now for schools throughout the UK. Competition for jobs has rarely been this tough, and graduate unemployment rates so high, but …

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Getting a teaching job

Introduction First teaching appointment procedures Applications Supporting Statement/Letter of Application What should go on my CV? Vacancies Interviews Portfolio Introduction Before you read on… you are advised to consult the Prospects page on Getting a Teaching Job, which contains detailed information on local authority recruitment procedures, sample CVs and covering letters and guidance on application …

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Internships – a WikiJob perspective

The following article has been posted by Nik Shah from WikiJob…. So if you’re having problems like I did after graduating from university trying to land that all important first job, Internships are a great way to get your foot in the door and on to your career ladder. I left university with a degree …

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I want to get a placement

Types of opportunity Which is best for me? How do I go about getting it? Making the most of it Getting started What is the difference between a placement/internship, work experience and work shadowing? A work placement/internship is a structured form of work experience often with a focus on a particular project. The duration is …

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Is a postgraduate course for me?

Overview When and how do I apply? Where to start What can I study? Where to find the courses and how to choose Funding Next steps Overview Undertaking a postgraduate qualification can be a great option; to study an aspect of your subject in more detail, essential if you want to pursue an academic career, …

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