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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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How to become a primary school teacher

How to become a primary school teacher

Like the idea of being a primary school teacher but not sure where to start? We've got you covered with this guide.

Rebecca G (primary school teacher)
14 May 2023
5 min read
5 Top Tips for SEN Teaching Assistants: Essential Strategies to Support Children with SEND

5 Top Tips for SEN Teaching Assistants: Essential Strategies to Support Children with SEND

Our top 5 tips for best supporting children and young people as an SEN TA.

Vicky Gould
3 May 2023
5 min read
How to Gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK

How to Gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK

Gaining QTS can seem daunting, but we're here to help!

Derek Cullen
17 Feb 2023
10 min read
7 Great Books for Teachers That Will Advance Your Career

7 Great Books for Teachers That Will Advance Your Career

A rundown of 7 great books for teachers' development.

Derek Cullen
14 Dec 2022
6 min read
10 Supply Teaching Tips for Your First Day

10 Supply Teaching Tips for Your First Day

Start off on the right foot with these 10 tips!

Derek Cullen & Vicky Gould
21 Nov 2022
8 min read
Children’s Safeguarding – Recognising Neglect: Support or Intervention?

Children’s Safeguarding – Recognising Neglect: Support or Intervention?

How can we recognise neglect in children, and make the all-important call on intervention?

Devika Punchhi
9 Nov 2022
6 min read

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For Schools

Resources to help school leaders support their staff and students

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Great Science Share for Schools 2023: How can you get involved?

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!

Andrew King
22 Mar 2023
5 min read
Three reasons to have early conversations about September staff

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.

Vivienne Chan
9 Feb 2023
4 minutes read
Introduction to Emotion Coaching

Introduction to Emotion Coaching

What is emotion coaching, and how could you incorporate it into your practices?

Clare Burroughs
31 Jan 2023
4 minute read read
Navigating the Transition From Deputy Head to Acting Head

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.

Primary School Headteacher
10 Jan 2023
4 min read
Why we need Authentic School Leaders

Why we need Authentic School Leaders

Great leadership ‘cannot be reduced to a matter of technique or style’. Rather, it comes from the very identity and integrity of every individual who has chosen to take on the mantle of leadership.

Viv Grant
15 Dec 2022
4 mins read
The Journey from School to Undergraduate Study in Chemistry

The Journey from School to Undergraduate Study in Chemistry

Dr Kristy Turner offers a unique insight into supporting STEM students, from her professional Chemistry teaching and lecturing experience in both school and university. She outlines challenges and raises questions for school leaders supporting learners with their journey into higher education.

Dr Kristy Turner
10 Nov 2022
3 min read

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Zen Updates

Insight into Zen HQ: who we are, how we work and what we stand for

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World Mental Health Day: Zen Employee Appreciation

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.

Wave and Chloe
6 Oct 2022
3 min read
Zen Educate x The Hygiene Bank for International Women’s Day

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.

Vivienne C (she/her)
7 Mar 2022
2 min read
International Women's Day: A Day of Celebration for the Women of Zen

International Women's Day: A Day of Celebration for the Women of Zen

For International Women's Day 2022, we asked our Zen team to highlight any women who deserve some recognition. Whether that's for supporting within the workplace, doing something outside of work, or just a genuine compliment for being a ray of sunshine. Take a read to see what we were sent!

Zara Danton (she/her)
6 Mar 2022
3 min read

10 with Zen

10 minute conversations with passionate school leaders about challenges and best practice

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Self-regulation in the Early Years Sector with Dr. Mine Conkbayir and Rachel Buckler

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.

Andrew King
30 Mar 2023
1 min read
Women Leaders in Education with Shanaz Hussain

Women Leaders in Education with Shanaz Hussain

Celebrate International Women's Day 2023 with insight from Headteacher and WomenEd Network Leader, Shanaz Hussain.

Andrew King
8 Mar 2023
1 min read
Modelling wellbeing as a school leader with Patrick Ottley-O'Connor

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.

Andrew King
12 Jan 2023
1 min read
Supporting Children Through Grief Recovery

Supporting Children Through Grief Recovery

We speak with Headteacher Deborah Brown about supporting children with grief and loss.

Andrew King
17 Nov 2022
1 min read
Hope in the Early Years Crisis with LEYF's June O'Sullivan

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.

Andrew King
12 Sep 2022
1 min read
Reducing Teacher Workload - The Journey Continues!

Reducing Teacher Workload - The Journey Continues!

We return to teacher workload with Headteachers Liz Whetham MBE and David Lowbridge-Ellis.

Andrew King
5 Jun 2022
10 min read