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Supply guides, tips and news from the Zen community
Teaching Hub
Tips, practical advice and resources for Teachers and Teaching Assistants
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Can I become a teacher without a degree?
Can you become a teacher without a degree? Explore your options with this guide.
Government updates for EYFS: What do they mean for Early Years practitioners?
What do the new government measures mean for Early Years Practitioners and parents?
Teacher Pay Scales 2024 | How much are teachers paid? | 'U' ranges explained
What is the upper (U) pay scale for teachers?
Teacher Pay Scales 2024 | How much are teachers paid? | 'M' ranges explained
Thought M1 and M6 were just names of motorways? We've got you covered with this salary guide.
NZ to UK: A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching in the UK for Kiwis
How to teach in the UK as a New Zealander.
Teaching in Hammersmith and Fulham: A guide
Our guide for teachers and TAs in one of West London's most vibrant boroughs.
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Get startedFor Schools
Resources to help school leaders support their staff and students
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How to build an effective anti-bullying school community
To mark anti-bullying week 2023, our Safeguarding Advisor Lisa has put together 3 resource recommendations to help us fortify our school communities.
10 Makaton Signs for Beginners!
Get your Makaton career started with our quick and easy guide!
Great Science Share for Schools 2023: How can you get involved?
The brilliant annual Great Science Share for Schools is just around the corner – here's how you can get involved!
Three reasons to have early conversations about September staff
Here are three reasons why some schools are getting ahead by advertising vacancies now to broaden their reach and secure talent for the next academic year.
Introduction to Emotion Coaching
What is emotion coaching, and how could you incorporate it into your practices?
Navigating the Transition From Deputy Head to Acting Head
Stepping into the top job? Read one Headteacher’s advice on how to prepare for the challenges ahead.
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Insight into Zen HQ: who we are, how we work and what we stand for
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Zen: A different way to work in education
Come and work at Zen HQ!
World Mental Health Day: Zen Employee Appreciation
We are incredibly fortunate to work with a remarkable group of people striving to do good each day. The community built through Zen is diversely passionate about the cause that brought us all together, and one that looks out for each other along the way.
Zen Educate x The Hygiene Bank for International Women’s Day
For International Women’s Day, join us in combating hygiene poverty by supporting The Hygiene Bank, an impactful community-based charity.
10 with Zen
10 minute conversations with passionate school leaders about challenges and best practice
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Al and Marking: Can ChatGPT mark work? with Daisy Christodoulou
Can ChatGPT mark school work? Should teachers be using AI? How good actually is it? We spoke with Daisy Christodoulou of No More Marking to investigate.
Self-regulation in the Early Years Sector with Dr. Mine Conkbayir and Rachel Buckler
We speak with neuroscience author Dr. Mine Conkbayir and Early Years expert Rachel Buckler about the crucial importance of self-regulation.
Women Leaders in Education with Shanaz Hussain
Celebrate International Women's Day 2023 with insight from Headteacher and WomenEd Network Leader, Shanaz Hussain.
Modelling wellbeing as a school leader with Patrick Ottley-O'Connor
Headteacher Patrick Ottley-O'Connor talks wellbeing, the importance of self-care, and his pet tortoise Hurricane.
Supporting Children Through Grief Recovery
We speak with Headteacher Deborah Brown about supporting children with grief and loss.
Hope in the Early Years Crisis with LEYF's June O'Sullivan
LEYF CEO June O'Sullivan joins us to discuss the recruitment crisis currently facing Early Years education.