Teaching in London will be a rewarding and unique opportunity for many teachers. With the draws of living and working in a world capital, great schools and the added reassurance of salary weighting, is it a no-brainer for those eager to have a long-term career in teaching?
It’s been reported that there seems to be a significant increase in classroom violence and abuse aimed at teachers by pupils and parents over the last few years. Is this a reflection on a society, the way we treat front line workers and how does it compare to other sectors?
With a General Election announced for 12 December, some schools are facing disruption as their premises are used as polling stations.
October half-term is the perfect time to recharge your batteries, spend time with family, venture outdoors and complete any outstanding tasks on your to-do list.
With protests from Extinction Rebellion (XR) being in the news throughout the year, I wondered what would be the impact on the professional careers of the teachers who decide to take part?
Edapt supports school staff everyday with issues facing their employment throughout England and Wales. Today is World Mental Health Day #WorldMentalHealthDay with the specific focus this year on suicide prevention.
Around 20% of Edapt subscribers are teaching and working in independent schools. We have supported our independent school subscribers by providing support during allegations, sending accompaniment to grievance and disciplinary hearings to answering questions about pay and working conditions, maternity leave and jury service.
After a summer break which feels like it has gone much too quickly, you come to the realisation that you will have to eventually return to school. For the majority of teachers the first day back will be INSET where you can mentally prepare yourself to transition into ‘school mode.’
Over the last academic year, we have supported more subscribers than ever before achieving a 99% casework satisfaction rating on the quality of support we provide. We always try and achieve the best outcomes for our subscribers while maintaining a high-quality, accessible and personalised service.
The summer months are upon us and depending on your sensibilities as a teacher, this can either be the most enjoyable or stressful time of the year