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Teaching in London - Jack’s Experience
Zen Educate Content Team
30 Oct 2025
5
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Teaching in London - Liz’s Experience
Zen Educate Content Team
30 Oct 2025
5
min read
Teaching in London - Brendan’s Experience
Zen Educate Content Team
30 Oct 2025
5
min read
Teaching in London - Rory’s Experience
Zen Educate Content Team
30 Oct 2025
5
min read
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Your Complete Guide for Australian and New Zealand Teachers
Zen Educate Content Team
21 Aug 2025
5
min read
How Much Is The Average Early Career Teacher’s (ECT) Salary?
Zen Educate Content Team
12 Aug 2025
5
min read
Teacher Pay Scales in the UK for 2025-26: What are the Average Teacher Salaries?
Zen Educate Content Team
12 Aug 2025
5
min read
UK School System: Comparing UK and Australian Schools
Zen Educate Content Team
24 Jul 2025
5
min read
Applying for the best teaching jobs in the UK: Interview before you arrive
Zen Educate Content Team
24 Jul 2025
5
min read
Your Complete Guide to Teaching in the UK: A Teacher's Roadmap from Australia
Zen Educate Content Team
17 Jul 2025
5
min read
Supporting Educators During Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
Zen Educate Content Team
12 May 2025
5
min read
The Complete Guide to School DBS Checks
Compliance Team
1 May 2025
5
min read
Achievements as a Teacher | CV & Interviews Advice
Zen Educate Content Team
14 Mar 2025
5
min read
Common Teaching Assistant (TA) Interview Questions (and the Best Answers) | TA Interview Guidance
Zen Educate Content Team
13 Mar 2025
5
min read
What Type of School Job is Right for Me?
Zen Educate Content Team
7 Feb 2025
5
min read
What Qualifications Do You Need to Work in Early Years?
Zen Educate Content Team
31 Jan 2025
5
min read
Well-Paying Part-Time Jobs
Zen Educate Content Team
31 Jan 2025
5
min read
How to Land Your First Teaching Role in the UK
Zen Educate Content Team
17 Jan 2025
5
min read
What’s the Difference Between QTS and PGCE?
Zen Educate Content Team
17 Jan 2025
5
min read
How to Get CPD as a Supply Teacher
Zen Educate Content Team
13 Dec 2024
5
min read
5 Career-Focused Jobs You Can Do While Studying
Zen Educate Content Team
13 Dec 2024
5
min read
How to Find Flexible Teaching Jobs: A Guide for Educators
Zen Educate Content Team
6 Dec 2024
5
min read
Work as a Teaching Assistant While Studying: A Guide for Students
Zen Educate Content Team
6 Dec 2024
5
min read
KCSIE 2024: Updates to Keeping Children Safe in Education
Lisa Thornley, SEND & Safeguarding Advisor at Zen Educate
1 Sept 2024
5
min read
Effective Behaviour Strategies for Primary Classrooms
Zen Educate Content Team
26 Aug 2024
5
min read
The Rights of Cover Supervisors
Zen Educate Content Team
18 Aug 2024
5
min read
Teaching Resources: Classroom Activities
Zen Educate Content Team
11 Aug 2024
5
min read
Early Career Teachers: How to Increase Your ECT Salary
Deborah A., Primary School Teacher
31 Jul 2024
5
min read
5 Top Tips for Enjoying the Summer Break for Teachers and TAs
Zen Educate Content Team
28 Jul 2024
5
min read
Teaching Assistant Recruitment Agencies: A Guide
Zen Educate Content Team
21 Jul 2024
5
min read
How to Become a Cover Supervisor
Zen Educate Content Team
7 Jul 2024
5
min read
Supply Teacher Interview Questions (And the Best Answers!)
Zen Educate Content Team
30 Jun 2024
5
min read
What is a Cover Supervisor? Roles, Responsibilities & How to Find a Role
Zen Educate Content Team
23 Jun 2024
5
min read
Environmental Classroom Activities for Teachers
Zen Educate Content Team
16 Jun 2024
5
min read
Maths Classroom Activities & Ideas
Zen Educate Content Team
9 Jun 2024
5
min read
STEM Classroom Activities
Zen Educate Content Team
2 Jun 2024
5
min read
How to Get Teaching Experience
Zen Educate Content Team
26 May 2024
5
min read
Understanding the SEND Code of Practice: A Comprehensive Guide
Zen Educate Content Team
19 May 2024
5
min read
SEN Teaching Assistant Interview: 7 Key Questions to Expect
Zen Educate Content Team
12 May 2024
5
min read
How to Become a Supply Teacher in the UK
Zen Educate Content Team
5 May 2024
5
min read
Safeguarding Interview Questions for Teachers and Teaching Assistants
Zen Educate Content Team
14 Apr 2024
5
min read
How to Write a Teaching Assistant CV (with templates)
Zen Educate Content Team
7 Apr 2024
5
min read
Can I become a teacher without a degree?
Zen Educate Content Team
28 Mar 2024
5
min read
Early Years Practitioner Responsibilities & Career Path
Zen Educate Content Team
26 Mar 2024
5
min read
Ultimate Guide to Teaching Apprenticeships
Zen Educate Content Team
24 Mar 2024
5
min read
SEN Teaching Assistant Salaries in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
Zen Educate Content Team
21 Mar 2024
5
min read
What is a Teaching Assistant?: Roles, Responsibilities, and Impact
Zen Educate Content Team
3 Mar 2024
5
min read
A Comprehensive Guide to the Early Career Teacher (ECT) Profession
Zen Educate Content Team
25 Feb 2024
5
min read
Is Teacher Training for me? | Requirements, Courses & Qualifications
Zen Educate Content Team
18 Feb 2024
5
min read
How to Become a Teaching Assistant With No Experience
Zen Educate Content Team
12 Feb 2024
5
min read
Teaching Recruitment Agencies: A Guide for Supply Teachers
Zen Educate Content Team
4 Feb 2024
5
min read
Teacher Interview: 10 Questions To Prepare For
Zen Educate Content Team
30 Jan 2024
5
min read
Key differences: Teachers and Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs)
Zen Educate Content Team
23 Jan 2024
5
min read
Safeguarding and Child Protection as a Teacher
Zen Educate Content Team
21 Jan 2024
5
min read
Interview questions – HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
Zen Educate Content Team
9 Jan 2024
5
min read
How to Renew Your DBS in Schools: A Comprehensive Guide
Zen Educate Content Team
7 Jan 2024
5
min read
Teaching in Hackney: A guide
Zen Educate Content Team
3 Jan 2024
5
min read
Teaching in Tower Hamlets: A guide
Zen Educate Content Team
28 Dec 2023
5
min read
Understanding DBS Checks: How Long Does My DBS Last in Schools?
Liudmyla Polinski
26 Dec 2023
5
min read
Teaching in Wandsworth: A guide
Tabitha Deshmukh
19 Dec 2023
5
min read
Back to School Tips for Teaching in January
Stacy-Ann Josephson
17 Dec 2023
5
min read
10 Tips for Teachers Relaxing Over the Holidays
Cal Bustin
12 Dec 2023
5
min read
7 Outdoor Activities for Primary Children This Winter
Darrel John Lunn
10 Dec 2023
5
min read
Government updates for EYFS: What do they mean for Early Years practitioners?
Ethan Martinez
3 Dec 2023
5
min read
Preparing for an Early Years Interview & Activity Ideas
Claire K
30 Nov 2023
5
min read
Teacher Pay Scales 2024 | How much are teachers paid? | 'U' ranges explained
Mohamed Diallo
26 Nov 2023
5
min read
Teacher Pay Scales 2024 | How much are teachers paid? | 'M' ranges explained
Mohamed Diallo
26 Nov 2023
5
min read
NZ to UK: A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching in the UK for Kiwis
Mohamed Diallo
21 Nov 2023
5
min read
Teaching in Hammersmith and Fulham: A guide
Mohamed Diallo
19 Nov 2023
5
min read
How to become an SEN Teaching Assistant (with no experience!)
Mohamed Diallo
14 Nov 2023
5
min read
What makes a great Teaching Assistant (TA)?
Joseph LaMothe
7 Nov 2023
5
min read
Succeeding at Your SEN Interview: A Comprehensive Guide
M. Halvorson
5 Nov 2023
5
min read
Where are the best places to find teaching jobs?
Louise Wood
22 Oct 2023
5
min read
The New ECT (Early Career Teacher) Induction Period Explained 2023
Chinalin Sharpe
17 Oct 2023
5
min read
Can ChatGPT mark essays?
Louise Wood
15 Oct 2023
5
min read
Supporting ADHD in the classroom
Deborah A., Primary School Teacher
1 Oct 2023
5
min read
How to become an SEN teacher (with no experience!)
Deborah A., Primary School Teacher
26 Sept 2023
5
min read
Should I teach in Manchester?
Billie Djirentgouls
24 Sept 2023
5
min read
Safeguarding and Child Protection as a TA
Megan Adams
21 Sept 2023
5
min read
Building Positive Home/School Partnerships for Students with SEN
David Canning-England, Pastoral Lead in a Secondary School
19 Sept 2023
5
min read
6 Ways To Prepare For The New School Year As A Supply Teacher
Deborah A., Teacher
14 Sept 2023
5
min read
The 12-Week Rule: Empowering Supply Teachers in Education
June Tyson
12 Sept 2023
5
min read
New SENCo Qualifications 2023-24: What you need to know
Amelia Derbyshire
10 Sept 2023
5
min read
The Prevent Duty in Early Years
Sam Sach, Early Years Assessor
7 Sept 2023
5
min read
CV Tips for SEN Teaching Assistants
Deborah A., Teacher
5 Sept 2023
5
min read
Teaching In London | Everything You Need To Know
Derek Bailly, London-based teacher
3 Sept 2023
5
min read
Top 5 Websites for CV Design Templates for Teachers
Deborah A., Primary School Teacher
31 Aug 2023
5
min read
What Qualifications Do I Need To Be A SEN Teaching Assistant?
Deborah A., Teacher
29 Aug 2023
5
min read
Interview Tips for Landing a Secondary Teacher Position
David Canning-England, Pastoral Lead in a Secondary School
27 Aug 2023
7
min read
The Role of Assistive Technology in Supporting Students With SEN
Ibrahim Yattara-Danton
24 Aug 2023
5
min read
EYFS Interview Tips: Preparing an Activity for Early Years
Sam Sach, Early Years Assessor
22 Aug 2023
5
min read
How to Become a Teacher in the UK: The Ultimate Guide
Deborah A., Teacher
20 Aug 2023
5
min read
Qualifications and Skills Needed to Become a Teaching Assistant
Deborah A., Primary School Teacher
17 Aug 2023
5
min read
Tips for Writing an Impressive Teaching Assistant CV
Zen Educate Content Team
15 Aug 2023
5
min read
Becoming a Qualified Teacher as an HLTA
Deborah A., Primary School Teacher
13 Aug 2023
5
min read
How to Become an SEN Teaching Assistant: Step-by-Step Guide & FAQs
Deborah A., Primary School Teacher
8 Aug 2023
5
min read
The Importance of Experience in Becoming a Teaching Assistant
Ellen Goodall, Primary School Teacher
6 Aug 2023
5
min read
Keeping Children Safe in Education: Summary of KCSIE 2023 Updates
Lisa Thornley, SEND & Safeguarding Advisor
30 Jul 2023
5
min read
Supporting Dyslexia In The Classroom
Deborah A., Primary School Teacher
27 Jul 2023
5
min read
Supporting Students with Autism in the Classroom
Carly Clark, Primary School Teacher
27 Jul 2023
5
min read
Higher Level Teaching Assistants: What is an HLTA?
Carly W., Primary School Teacher
25 Jul 2023
5
min read
Top 5 Places for Teachers to Get Discounts
Derek Cullen
23 Jul 2023
5
min read
4 Differences between Teaching in the UK and Australia
Chris Clarke
20 Jul 2023
5
min read
What's a Teaching Assistant salary in 2024? - Pay Scales & Benefits
George Bricher, Secondary School Teacher
18 Jul 2023
5
min read
Early Career Teachers: Finding September Jobs as an ECT
Carly Watkins, Primary School Teacher
16 Jul 2023
5
min read
Auditory Learning in Schools: From A Teacher's Perspective
Deborah A., Primary School Teacher
13 Jul 2023
5
min read
Preparing for a Primary Teaching Interview
Deborah A., Primary School Teacher
11 Jul 2023
5
min read
5 Differences between Teaching in the UK and New Zealand
Chris Clarke
9 Jul 2023
5
min read
Learning styles: What is visual learning?
Victoria Ougham, Primary School Teacher
5 Jul 2023
5
min read
Surefire Guide to Teaching Literacy in Primary Schools
Deborah A., Supply Teacher
4 Jul 2023
5
min read
Top 5 Places to Get Lesson Plans in the UK
Derek Cullen
2 Jul 2023
5
min read
Learning styles: What is kinaesthetic learning?
Victoria Ougham, Primary School Teacher
28 Jun 2023
5
min read
Beginner's guide to British Sign Language (BSL)
Nedia El Wahabi and Andrew King
27 Jun 2023
5
min read
Ace Your Supply Teaching Job Search: Tips for Perfecting Your Supply Teaching CV
Deborah A., Supply Teacher
26 Jun 2023
5
min read
How to become a secondary school teacher
Kanika H., secondary school teacher
21 Jun 2023
5
min read
Up-skilling in SEND as a Teaching Assistant: Tips for SEN TA roles
David Canning-England, Pastoral Lead in a Secondary School
19 Jun 2023
7
min read
How to Become a Teaching Assistant: A Comprehensive Guide
Jack Fry, Teaching Assistant
18 Jun 2023
5
min read
Preparing for an SEN TA Interview: Land your role as an SEND Teaching Assistant
Ellie K.
15 Jun 2023
5
min read
Getting your first job as an ECT: A Guide for Early Career Teachers
David Canning-England, Pastoral Lead in a Secondary School
12 Jun 2023
5
min read
How to become a primary school teacher
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
Vicky Gould
3 May 2023
5
min read
How to Gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK
Derek Cullen
16 Feb 2023
5
min read
7 Great Books for Teachers That Will Advance Your Career
Derek Cullen
13 Dec 2022
6
min read
10 Supply Teaching Tips for Your First Day
Derek Cullen & Vicky Gould
20 Nov 2022
8
min read
Children’s Safeguarding – Recognising Neglect: Support or Intervention?
Devika Punchhi
8 Nov 2022
6
min read
3 Reasons Play Matters Most in Early Education
Helen Evans, Early Years Teacher
6 Nov 2022
7
min read
Tips for Teaching Assistants: Making a positive first impression
Zara Danton
14 Aug 2022
5
min read
Coaching Ultimate Frisbee Alongside Supply Teaching
Zara Danton
29 May 2022
5
min read
Why Supply?
Andrew King
10 May 2022
5
min read
Workshop: Talking Hands - an introduction to British Sign Language
Andrew King
10 Apr 2022
1
min read
Tools for Classroom Management - Positive Behaviour & Engagement
Zara Danton
9 Feb 2022
5
min read
Our Favourite Online Tools for Positive Behaviour & Engagement
Zara Danton
9 Feb 2022
3
min read
Workshop: Differentiated Disciplinels for Positive Behaviour & Engagement
Andrew King
30 Jan 2022
1
min read
Staying active in lockdown
Vivienne Chan
7 Dec 2021
3
min read
Education and Nature: Forest School Activities for Outdoor Learning
Andrew King
30 Nov 2021
3
min read
Workshop: Phonics in a Rich Reading Curriculum
Ross Colman
18 Nov 2021
5
min read
Workshop: Reading Ready, How to Develop Fluent Readers
Ross Colman
18 Nov 2021
5
min read
Workshop – More Jobs, Less Work: How to make jobs come your way
Andrew King
14 Nov 2021
1
min read
September Success Programme
Ross Colman
26 Aug 2021
5
min read
Keeping children safe in education: Updates for September 2021
Ross Coleman
26 Jul 2021
10
min read
Why I Supply: A Meaningful Career Change from Engineer to Teaching Assistant
Sean Simms
6 Jul 2021
3
min read
5 tips for supply teaching in a new school
Robert Pokorny, Supply Teacher
8 Jun 2021
3
min read
Workshop: How can teachers and TAs support children with autism?
Vivienne Chan
27 Apr 2021
10
min read
SEN Insight: Life in a Special School
Zara Danton
13 Apr 2021
5
min read
Why I supply: Fulfilling the role of parent and Teaching Assistant
Amifa K
27 Mar 2021
5
min read
Why I Supply: Exploring freelancing and other passions
Rakhee P
14 Mar 2021
5
min read
How to Build an Effective Professional Profile: Key insights from our workshop
Vivienne Chan
11 Mar 2021
10
min read
An Easy Guide to Children's Yoga
Beckie, Supply Teacher and Yoga Teacher
23 Feb 2021
5
min read
Coping with Stress: The 4 R’s Approach
Vivienne Chan
21 Feb 2021
5
min read
What is Makaton?
Olivia Sheppard
9 Feb 2021
5
min read
Teacher Checklist: How to prepare for Primary Supply Teaching
Robert Pokorny
3 Feb 2021
5
min read
Beginner’s Makaton Guide Part 2: Teach yourself 10 useful Makaton signs
Vivienne Chan
20 Dec 2020
5
min read
Five books to promote friendships, inclusivity and understanding of SEND
Olivia Sheppard
17 Nov 2020
3
min read
3 ways supply teaching helped me start my own business
Robert, Supply Teacher
12 Oct 2020
5
min read
Top Tips for Classroom Teaching Assistants
Olivia Sheppard
7 Aug 2020
3
min read
CPD Resources for Teachers and TAs
Olivia Sheppard
7 Jun 2020
5
min read
Helping SEND Pupils Transition Back to School
Olivia Sheppard
26 May 2020
5
min read
Keeping early years reading on track during home learning
Miss McLaughlin
4 May 2020
5
min read
Top 3 Sensory Activities for children with Autism to enjoy
Olivia Sheppard
1 Apr 2020
5
min read
Four tips for getting your class back on track after the break
Clare Burroughs
9 Jan 2020
2
min read
5 Top Tips for Starting the New School Year Off Right
Rachel · Supply Teacher
28 Aug 2019
3
min read
How to Motivate Your Learners at the Start of the New Academic Year
Leigh · Supply Teacher
25 Aug 2019
3
min read
How to Re-energise Yourself as a Supply Teacher After Summer
Leigh · Supply Teacher
21 Aug 2019
3
min read
Secondary to Primary Teaching
Anon Teacher
18 Aug 2019
3
min read
Strategies to Deliver Improved Language Lessons in UK Schools
Samia · Teacher
11 Aug 2019
3
min read
My Top Tips for Stress-Free Prep
Nathanlie · Primary Teacher
7 Aug 2019
4
min read
Tips for Choosing a Supply Agency
Hadley Webster
4 Aug 2019
3
min read
How and Why I Got Into Supply Teaching in London
Michelle · Primary Teacher
4 Aug 2019
3
min read
The Advantages of Becoming a Supply Teacher
Gerrie · Supply Teacher
1 Aug 2019
3
min read
Developing Wellbeing in the Early Years
Nathanlie · Supply Teacher
29 Jul 2019
3
min read
How to Best Support Your SEN Students
Samia · Teacher
28 Jul 2019
4
min read
5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Teaching
Yemi · Supply Teacher
21 Jul 2019
4
min read
Why I Supply: the Benefits of Supply Teaching
Mary · Supply Teacher
17 Jul 2019
2
min read
The Trial Day: How to be Confident, Calm and Most Importantly Prepared
Sarah O'Grady
14 Jul 2019
3
min read
Podcast recommendation of the week: Design thinking as pedagogy for students and educators
Hadley Webster
10 Jul 2019
2
min read
How to Have a Successful Day and Manage Your TAs as a Supply Teacher
Mel · Supply Teacher
7 Jul 2019
3
min read
Outside the Classroom
Mary · Supply Teacher
3 Jul 2019
2
min read
Useful Tips for Supply Teachers That Have Been Trained Overseas banner
Anon Teacher
30 Jun 2019
3
min read
Tips for Relieving Teacher Stress
Hadley Webster
26 Jun 2019
3
min read
Entering Supply After Being a Classroom Teacher
Felicity · Supply Teacher
23 Jun 2019
3
min read
How to Overcome the Supply Teacher Effect
Zara Danton
20 Jun 2019
5
min read
Keeping Children Safe in Education: What is Safeguarding?
Hadley Webster
16 Jun 2019
4
min read
My Journey as a Spanish Teacher in Birmingham
Alice Rochford
18 May 2019
3
min read
Book Review: The Behaviour Guru
Mary A., teacher
8 Apr 2019
4
min read
What To Do Once You've Resigned
Oren Cohen, Zen Educate Co-founder
1 Apr 2019
4
min read
Why Do People Supply Teach?
Slava Kremerman, Zen Educate Co-founder
20 Mar 2019
3
min read
Making a Good Impression as a Supply Teacher
Felicity, Primary school teacher
7 Mar 2019
4
min read
Considering a New Teaching Job? A Guide Before Making a Decision
Oren Cohen, Zen Educate Co-founder
27 Feb 2019
5
min read
My Experience Working With Zen Educate vs. a Traditional Agency
Bernadette
6 Feb 2019
5
min read
Covering New Subjects as a Supply Teacher
Secondary school teacher
3 Feb 2019
4
min read
How Can You Best Manage Behaviour as a Supply Teacher?
Slava Kremerman, Zen Educate Co-founder
18 Dec 2018
3
min read
Survive And Thrive As A Supply Teacher
Rupert
17 Dec 2018
3
min read
Top Tips For Marking Efficiently and Effectively as a Supply Teacher
Claire K
9 Sept 2018
2
min read
Teaching on the Other Side of the World: My Experience Teaching in the UK
Jill T
27 Aug 2018
3
min read
5 Tips For Behaviour Management For Supply Teachers
Felicity F
17 Jul 2018
5
min read
5 Things Canadians Should Consider When Thinking About Teaching in the UK
Seb Fernando
26 Jun 2018
4
min read
Why a Former Headteacher Chose to do Supply With Zen Educate
Colin Franklyn
18 Jun 2018
3
min read
5 Ways to Look After Your Wellbeing for Supply Teachers
Melissa C
2 May 2018
2
min read
Planning For Success In Maths
Roshan D
29 Apr 2018
3
min read
Inside Supply Teaching: Safie B
Safie B
19 Mar 2018
2
min read
Practical Tips For Supply Teaching
Daryl Cheah
19 Jun 2017
5
min read
Off-Payroll Working in the Public Sector and Its Impact On Schools and Supply Teachers
Oren Cohen
12 Jun 2017
5
min read
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