This policy gives details of what action we will take when such concerns are raised with us and should be raised alongside our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, Complaints Policy, Safer Recruitment policy and Whistleblowing policy. Policy Download...
We guarantee not only that all staff we supply have been cleared for work according to the Department of Education guidance, but that we have carried out a face to face interview with them and that they have signed up to ‘my pledge’ to ensure established...
Operam Education Group (OEG) is committed to providing a high level of service to our customers. If you do not receive satisfaction from us, we need you to tell us about it. This will help us to improve our standards. COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE If you have a complaint,...
10 reasons/tips on teacher CPD over the summer. 10 reasons/tips on teacher CPD should get you thinking how you can plan some time over the summer to get ahead. Ofsted states that teacher CPD needs to be “aligned with the curriculum, and the extent to which this...
First For Education, a West Midlands based education recruitment agency, has been acquired by Operam Education Group, supported by funding from BGF and HSBC. Operam Education Group is a specialist provider of qualified and support staff to schools across the Midlands...
Operam Education Group helps 400 lucky teenagers experience an incredible underwater adventure in Cornwall. Here at Operam Education Group we believe it is every young person’s right to experience the ocean and that educating our children about the wonders of the...
10 facts School Leaders should know about the sustainability and climate change paper. 10 facts School Leaders should know about the sustainability and climate change paper, as we celebrate School Business Leaders’ Day. On the 10th June 2022, we celebrate National...
An excellent example of leadership within education, with over 2 million views it’s a clear TED Talk favourite. On Linda Cliatt-Wayman’s first day as principal at a failing high school in North Philadelphia, she was determined to lay down the law. But she soon...
World Environmental Day 2022 Its world environmental day and for 2022, the theme is there is ‘Only One Earth’. Started by the United Nations to raise awareness of environmental issues across the globe, World Environmental Day encourages people to act to protect our...
Here are our 10 ways to teach pupils media literacy. Media literacy is the understanding of information via radio, film, tv, gaming, influencers, and especially social media, heavily used by so many young people. According to a recent report by the All-Party...
Here is our ECT guide on how to write your CV, what to include and how to present it; we have a link to our free ECT digital handbook or you can view our ECT support section here. In our digital handbook, we have done our best to support ECTs to prepare them for their...
We are delighted to announce our Operam Education Leadership Recruitment launch, which is a new bespoke service offering from the Operam Education Group, that focuses on sourcing and hiring inspirational leaders for their current and future partner clients. Although...
This week is Mental Health Awareness, and although this year’s theme is ‘Loneliness’ we thought it appropriate to share this insightful TED TALK ‘Why students should have mental health days’ it’s just over 7 minutes and raises some interesting...
May is National Share-a-Story month and this year’s theme is “Belonging.” Given the disruption of learning due to the pandemic and academic attainment gap, both tutors and supply teachers will be making a real difference to catch-up learning and support within the...
As exam season approaches, it is normal for students to feel a bit worried about exams, however, a lot of pupils are experiencing higher degrees of anxiety this year. The disruption to their education, the stamina required for online learning during lockdowns and the...
We are delighted to announce that we have appointed our first Apprentice Ambassador, Poppy Burnside, from our West Yorkshire branch, who first joined OEG as a Service Administrator Apprentice, at 17 years old. Poppy decided that she wanted to work and earn money in...
As recent research indicates that the number of teachers leaving the profession have returned to pre-pandemic levels, we look at tips for managing burnout and a healthy work/life balance. Don’t be self-critical if you are feeling burnt-out, we’ve experienced...
Equality and diversity, refers to accepting and promoting people’s differences whilst securing no-one is marginalised due to factors such as their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or race. Raising awareness of the notion that all individuals...
The government has recently released ‘Inclusive Britain: government response to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities’, following findings of the Sewell report in March 2021. Education and schools are addressed within the report in notably two areas: the...
Pressures of the pandemic means added pressure for the SEND teacher and yet it remains one of the most rewarding education sectors to work within, we are sure many of our SEND supply teachers would agree. There are countless resources designed for the wide spectrum of...
All education sectors have been affected by the pandemic and there is lots of opportunity for a variety of teaching and technical support posts in the further education sector. As a further education supply teacher you will have a varied age range of students who will...
British science week was developed to raise awareness and encourage education, training and careers in STEM subjects. It lasts 10 days and celebrates science, technology, engineering and maths. Research suggests that there are a shortage of STEM teachers and that...
This week has been eating disorder week and recent findings have already indicated how the number of children who have an eating disorder has vastly multiplied; this figure won’t include those hiding their eating issues because of shame and guilt. We already knew that...
Following recent events regarding a primary school class who wrote letters to the prime minister, asking him to resign, the government have reminded schools about their legal duties in relation to impartiality when teaching political issues. Whatever your views about...
It’s LGBT history month, so we thought we would remind you about ways of promoting gender equality in the classroom. Facilitating awareness and learning regarding equality with different gender identities is important for pupils throughout various stages of...
Going on holiday over half term? Since we are approaching half term and Covid rules in England have changed, we thought we would give you a brief reminder of regulations and advice as of the 11th of February. For everyone who is fully vaccinated, you now do not need...
It’s Children’s mental health week and we look at some useful information for our supply teaching staff to consider. Mental health in children and teenagers has increased for some years but the effects of the pandemic has impacted the numbers even more so and we...
Secondary supply teachers are needed more than ever, but pressures of the pandemic mean extra tasks and demands on an already busy workload. So here we have put together some time management tips to keep you on top of things: Set clear goals It’s easy to fall into the...
New draft guidelines on self-harm produced by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) suggests staff in schools are to be included on how to identify people who have self-harmed. This is the first-time teachers have been included in this guidance;...
Operam Education Group has now partnered with CPD online; a company that offers a range of recognised online courses that will meet the needs for many of our supply staff to keep up to date on their training and meet their CPD requirements. The courses are varied,...
The early years sector needs supply workers more than ever as the pandemic puts pressures on staffing. It is a rewarding sector to work in and is varied. It is a job that requires careful planning and preparation, personal skills and attributes. If you want to change...
1. I want to be a supply teacher; how do I find a school to work in? We recommend that you liaise directly with supply agencies like ourselves rather than schools. This is to avoid additional burdens on schools and because supply agencies work directly with schools...
The added pressures of the pandemic mean that building resilience in order to survive as a primary school teacher has never been more important: it rests on finding a healthy balance between personal and classroom life! Self-wellbeing As a primary school teacher,...
As the pandemic continues, we face the third academic year to have disrupted GCSEs. For the current YR 11, their first experience of disrupted learning started when they were in year 9. Many aspects of their lives have been affected and they face continued...
A national call from the government has been made, requesting ex-teachers and retired teachers to support schools in remaining open, so pupils already hit by the effects of the pandemic can continue learning as much as possible. Although teaching is currently...
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How to bring recycling into the classroom: We encourage you to take advantage of the new year to teach the children a valuable lesson about the importance of recycling. Here is a link to a list of 29 fun recycling related activities that you can do in class. What you...
It’s 25 days till Christmas and we thought we would help you with some activities in class to get everyone in the Christmas spirit! Educational practice Why not extend your classroom education to learn about all the other global holidays that occur around December....
International Volunteer day is celebrated annually to thank the contributions millions of volunteers make across the UK. This year has been especially significant due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to much more volunteer support being needed to...
As we follow on from international women’s day last week, we take a look at promoting gender equality in the classroom. Facilitating awareness and learning regarding equality with different gender identities is important for pupils throughout various stages of...
Tutoring can be a great option if you previously left teaching due personal reasons, to pursue a different career, are retired, are a supply teacher or have experience of being a Teaching Assistant. Although challenging, teaching is one of the most rewarding vocations...
Words are important and the subtlety of some phrases can say a lot subconsciously. The term ‘work-life balance’ has been increasingly used and in embedded into company cultures and referred to as being important. But why does ‘work’ come first in this phrase? Why do...
This week is stress awareness week, and we look at what stress is and how it affects you mentally and physically. Stress is a reaction to an overwhelming thought which triggers physical changes in your body. Your brain logging your tense thought, prepares you for...
Today is World Values Day, serving as an important reminder as to why our values are so important to us; they underpin all that we do and why we do it, igniting our passion. Here we want to share one of OEG’s values in action, which is giving back to help others grow...
As we celebrate world online networking day, we offer some tips for supply teachers about their online presence. An online reputation is just as important as a reputation in the community. All the information that can be found about you on the internet is referred to...
As we celebrate International Happiness at Work Week, we look at why it’s important and what Operam Education Group branches do to create a happy workforce. The world recognises the importance of people being happy at work as it affects the level of happiness in other...
Today is ‘National Read A Book Day’ and it is ‘International Literacy Day’ on the 8th September. So, as we celebrate two literacy linked days this week, we thought we would look at why is literacy is so important. “From the day our children are born, to the day they...
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) along with the University of Exeter carried out research and found that UK pupils have lost out on a third of their learning due to the pandemic. The findings include time students spent on home lessons during...
Starting your career as an ECT and working as a supply teacher gives you the perfect platform to gain real classroom experience, whilst getting all the support you need to help you through your 2-year induction period. ECTs tell us that going straight into supply work...
Summary of new rules For some time, it has been increasingly felt how much children and students have lost not only due to lockdowns, but the continued isolation with school bubbles and close contact self-isolation rules. The Department for Education figures show that...
As the number of people who are contracting Covid-19 continue to grow, the impact in schools is being felt. Just last week more than 170,000 pupils were self-isolating as close contacts, mostly in secondary schools, because of the track and trace system and the need...
First founded 3 years ago in Jersey, the Channel Islands, World Wellbeing Week runs from June 21 – June 30 in 2021. World Wellbeing Week is a worldwide opportunity to promote awareness for the wide-ranging aspects of wellbeing that includes: Social Physical...
It’s now the final stretch of term time for a lot of teachers, after what has been another challenging year. It’s also the time when teachers are busy marking exam papers as well as awarding grades in some cases. To get through the last few weeks of term, we have...
Transition Programme At Key Stage Teacher Supply we recognise that schools will be reflecting and wondering how best to prepare on how the most vulnerable pupils are going to make up for their lost learning and progression due to COVID disruption. Pupils leaving...
As we reach the peak time for schools to recruit ECTs for September 2021, we thought we would highlight the use of including a cover letter when applying for a role. It is more important than ever to utilise this often-overlooked tool with the ongoing restrictions of...
As its Mental Health Awareness week, we have listed below a reminder of the signs of depression, split into psychological, physical and social symptoms. One in five adults experienced some form of depression at the beginning of this year, which is twice as many as...
As the government releases its latest statutory guidance on Induction for early career teachers, we take a brief look at the main changes to it since 2018. The term early career teacher (ECT) replaces newly qualified teacher (NQT). The standard length of induction has...
We’re delighted to have been awarded a starred accreditation from Best Companies to work for, which means levels of employee engagement are very good. In addition we’ve made it to the top Best 100 Small Companies to work for the UK, and we’ve also been included in...
Restrictions due to the pandemic have meant less opportunity for social interaction amongst pupils. Not only can this lead to a loss of confidence but also a lack of consolidation of learning. Lock down, on-line classes, social distancing, bubbles and masks have all...
As we follow on from international women’s day last week, we take a look at promoting gender equality in the classroom. Facilitating awareness and learning regarding equality with different gender identities is important for pupils throughout various stages of...
The loss of face-to-face learning for pupils has had a huge impact on their education and well-being. The government has allocated £1.3bn of funding for catch-up programmes in England as well as funds to aid wellbeing initiatives; the EPI has proposed £650m of extra...
Now that a spring return of schools fully re-opening seems increasingly likely, we thought we would give you an update about tutoring programmes in general and in terms of our agency. This comes as a new report was published from the Education Endowment Foundation...
Everyone has been aware of the massive impact that Covid-19 has had on pupils in terms of education and well-being, but little has been understood about the ways in which different groups of students have been affected. This study reported on 62,000 pupils throughout...
A reminder of BBC learning resources Although there are many online tools to help children with their education at home, there are some who either do not have laptop or Wi-Fi access. Since the 11th January 2021, the BBC has scheduled programmes on BBC2 to help...
Here are some activities to do at home that don’t involve watching TV. Reading – there are plenty of books out there to read! if you need inspiration why not find your favourite author and see what other work they have done? Or a great idea is to join an online book...
World Braille Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the issues impacting those who are blind or visually impaired within our society. The invention of braille has transformed accessibility for those with visual impairments and promotes equal opportunities. It is...
How to bring recycling into the classroom: We encourage you to take advantage of the new year to teach the children a valuable lesson about the importance of recycling. Here is a link to a list of 29 fun recycling related activities that you can do in class. What...
62,000 pupils have now enrolled with the National Tuition Programme Tuition Partners in 2,500 schools across England. 10,000 tutors to date have registered an NTP tuition partner to provide vital support for disadvantaged pupils to bridge the attainment gap. NTP...
2020 has been like no other year in education with so many staff going above and beyond their duties. Take time to relax and an enjoy a well-earned rest. Here is a list of Christmas films both new and some classics to keep you entertained and get you in the festive...
Figures show that 15% of pupils missed the last week of term and that the figure was even higher in the Midlands at 23%. Concern for the lost learning time has led to the government advising on mass testing of Covid within schools, but announced it the day before end...
Why do we celebrate international mountain day? – Mountains are home to 15% of the world´s population and host about half of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. They provide freshwater for everyday life to half of humanity. Their conservation is a key...
Human Rights Day is celebrated annually across the world on the 10th December every year. The date was chosen to honour the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption and proclamation in 1948. The universal declaration of human rights empowers us all, – we can...
International Volunteer day is celebrated annually to thank the contributions millions of volunteers make across the UK. This year has been especially significant due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to much more volunteer support being needed to...
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It’s 25 days till Christmas and we thought we would help you with some activities in class to get everyone in the Christmas spirit! Educational practice Why not extend your classroom education to learn about all the other global holidays that occur around December....
Over the past decade, thousands of male primary and secondary school teachers have left the classroom, which fuels fears that a lack of male role models in schools, is contributing to the under-performance of boys. The Times reports that ‘over the past decade…slightly...
With the second lockdown restrictions lifting, there may be some confusion on what this means for schools. We have complied some information designed to help you give clarity to the COVID-19 winter plan and how these rules will affect school life. Schools will stay...
World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 and is celebrated annually on the 20th November to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare. Parents, teachers, children as well as the rest of society...
Take control of your online presence – education sector Establishing, protecting and managing an online presence is now crucial in the education sector. It is important for anyone in the education profession to Google themselves at least once a month and see...
Positive Body Language at an Interview Well done for making it to the interview table – this proves that academically you are qualified to perform the job. The next hurdle, and it is a big one, is how to impress in person. This, in a nutshell, boils down to...
For decades we’ve been placing teachers and support staff within SEND schools around Lancashire and Cumbria and keep track of trends within the area and school performance. We’ve recently introduced SEND Top Tips to our website, which we will continue to expand...
SEND Teaching – Remote learning tips for SEND pupils (By Gemma Corby, TES, 21 March 2020) 1 Be specific Instructions must be as detailed as possible. It is easy to assume that students can infer your meaning, but that is not always the case. If you have ever...
SEND teaching is said to be one of the most rewarding education sectors to work within, we’re sure many of our SEND supply teachers would agree. There are countless resources designed for the wide spectrum of needs within the SEND sector, which help teachers...
SEND supply teacher – time management is becoming increasingly important as all SEND supply teachers are expected to prepare and plan for their own lessons, and to have some of your own resources available to assist you with this, in case you are assigned a...
Working with children is interesting and varied. It is a job that requires careful planning and preparation, personal skills and attributes. These include skills of communication, problem-solving and the ability to work with others, here are some popular...
Top 10 Characteristics & Skills of Primary School Teachers Communication Excellent communication skills are the foundation of an effective primary school teacher; remember it’s not just about relaying instructions, it’s about listening to children, which is a key...
Your 10-point primary supply teacher guide at Key Stage Teacher Supply Keep in touch Communication is our most important tool and works both ways; you need to know what’s going on and when, and so do we. The more promptly you can give us your availability, the more...
Survival as a primary school teacher rests on finding a healthy balance between personal and classroom life! Self-wellbeing As a primary school teacher, there will always be something you could be doing out of the classroom like marking an assignment or...
Here at Key Stage Teacher Supply, we regularly hear from teachers looking to transition from secondary teaching to primary school teaching. While there is no official ‘route’ from one to the other, here are a few important factors to consider: The primary curriculum...
Here at Key Stage, we love to hear stories about why our supply teachers love what they do, so here are our top reasons why everyone should fall in love with the best job in town – primary school supply teaching! The kids are brilliant Not only are you getting...
So many challenges within teaching continue today and it is true that each year more bureaucracy and school politics seem to creep into secondary school careers and teaching, but the reward remains the same. Working as a secondary school teacher gives you the...
I’m training to become a secondary school English teacher. The three years I spent doing my degree highlighted to me that I wanted to focus on English. Secondary teaching means I get to use and show that passion in every lesson. I’m excited to be a secondary school...
For decades we’ve placed teachers and support staff with secondary education environments and built a library of information, insights and trends, which we are delighted to share with you. Here’s a summary and link to some tops tips working within...
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