NQTS
NQT Information
At Premier Education we have an increasing amount of NQTS who come to us for help to find a job for September. The North of England is very well served by a number of great Universities and this has impacted on the amount of Newly Qualified Teachers who are trying to find work. There is currently a high number of well qualified NQTS, in a variety of subjects, looking for work within the North of England, therefore competition is very fierce.
Our extensive experience of the education sector, along with excellent relationships with many local schools, means that we have a good understanding of what a school may require from their NQTS. We also understand how stressful and difficult it can be to attend interviews, take part in lesson observations and fill in application forms.
Our directors at Premier Education are very passionate about helping NQTS, which is why we have set up a course specifically to guide you through this challenging yet rewarding part of your career. We have designed the programme, in conjunction with our partner schools, in order to help you develop as a teacher and stand out from the crowd of applicants currently looking for work.
Never Give Up
As an NQT you may wonder how can a teaching agency help you get a permanent job. Further details can be found on the NQT information page. Though we have helped hundreds of NQTS find positions, here are just some of the examples of NQTS we have helped get a permanent position.
We know a lot of schools advertise their positions. One example where we helped a school was a Primary school in Stockport had a position advertised and received 200 applicants and the NQT who got the job was a candidate who was working at the school part time already through us.
Another example is a Primary school in Trafford who had an NQT from us on supply. This NQT was offered a permanent position at this school after working there through us.
We had a candidate called Aaron Rutter who was a Secondary NQT and he worked in a SEN school for us to help him build up his experience. He finished up getting a permanent position himself though he said the reason he got the job over other candidates was because of his experience doing supply. Here Aaron talks about his experiences.
How Can We Help?
When you register for work with Premier, you will get a dedicated consultant who is there to help and support you through the challenges that working on supply can bring. Many of our NQTS have said that the staff at Premier are “helpful, understanding and approachable”.
For some NQTS working on supply can feel a bit like being thrown in the deep end. It can be quite a nerve wracking experience the first couple of times that you go to a new school or meet a new class. At Premier we aim to make your time working on supply as smooth as possible, from giving you an address and contact details of the school, to a phone call to make sure you’ve arrived ok, along with a quick chat after school to find out how you’ve got on.
Why Should I Consider Working on Supply?
In our experience, working on a supply basis can give you greater access to permanent positions within a school. There are a number of occasions when a couple of weeks on supply can turn into a couple of terms depending on the school. When a permanent position comes up within a school it is not unusual for it to be offered to a supply teacher who already has developed positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
Working on supply can be very different to working in the same school over a longer period of time. You have to be able to ‘hit the ground running', think on your feet and develop a positive relationship over a short period of time. Our NQTS mentioned that although this aspect of supply can be quite challenging, it is also a very rewarding part of their teaching experience, along with helping to develop their confidence.
There is a great opportunity to absorb new teaching ideas and strategies when working in different schools. Whether it's looking at an unusual classroom layout, a creative display, or a new programme on an interactive white board. The best place to learn about teaching is in the classroom, and while working on supply you will have the opportunity to work in a wide variety of classrooms and educational settings.
Many of our NQTS tell us that working on supply gives them a chance to meet and network with other NQTS and experienced teachers. This can be invaluable in terms of sharing resources and ideas, finding out about other schools and permanent vacancies and even having a bit of support when your day has been extra challenging.
What Are Some of The Challenges I Might Face as an NQT?
I’ve filled out so many application forms, attended loads of interviews, but I still haven’t got a job.
Each time I am unsuccessful at interview it affects my confidence.
I’m worried that I won’t get enough work.
Can I work with more than one agency?
Can working on supply count towards my induction?
I’m worried that I’ll miss out on training as I’m not in a permanent position.
For further information, please see our FAQ's here.
