Welcome to the justteachers Resource Centre, where you will find a wide range of useful information to assist our members in their career development. If you are unable to find the information you are looking for please contact us.

The latest justteachers booklet will soon be available as a downloadable pdf file.

justteachers application pack pdf (including application form, Terms of Engagement, Equal Opportunities & Criminal Convictions form, SEN, New Starter form). Download application pack.

CRB Code of Practice and Exploratory Guide: Download pdf file.

E-directory for Continual Professional Development (CPD)
justteachers fully supports teachers in their CPD by drawing on external esources offered by local authorities and boroughs to provide further training and advice to help improve attributes, knowledge, understanding and skills and thus improve their professional practice.
Every teacher is important to us and we take time to listen to the individual’s needs and what they need to do to achieve their professional development.
CPD can improve teaching by:
• developing and sustaining skills which enable staff to do their jobs effectively
• updating knowledge
• developing best practices
• widening the repertoire of classroom skills
• enhancing strong practice
• developing specialisations thus improving teaching quality
There are many possible sources of CPD, each school will have its own view of the nature and role of CPD, and the form it will take in that school will depend on the school’s principles and philosophy relating to professional development.

Comprehensive information on the UK National Curriculum

Pay rate guide for teachers

Unlike other teacher agencies, justteachers don’t pay a flat rate. Our rates of pay and benefits are determined by your skills and experience and are based on the main pay scale. They will vary according to the length, nature and location of the job and the level of your experience. We strive to ensure that our pay rates reflect the costs of living in the location where you are placed. Generally, you can expect to earn a higher rate of pay for longer term position rather than supply teaching.

For teachers seeking long term work, there are two ways in which you can be paid:

• Byjustteachers – Your first pay will be deposited into your bank account one week after you start work, and will continue on a weekly basis. Holiday and sick pay are included in your daily rate. Our pay rates are constantly reviewed in order to remain competitive.

• By the school – In this instance, we will negotiate a salary with the school and they will pay you directly. Your pay will be based on an annual salary and will be paid in monthly installments for the duration of the position. Payment will usually occur at the end of a calendar month, one month in arrears. All teachers being placed on work permits will be paid by this method.

Unless you have a UK tax exemption, it is a legal requirement that both Income Tax and National Insurance are deducted from your gross pay. Your net pay will depend on your personal circumstances. For more information visit the HM Revenue & Customs website at www.hmrc.gov.uk

Your justteachers dedicated consultant will discuss pay rates in more detail during your interview but you can be assured that we pay on-time, weekly and directly into your bank account. We work with schools to ensure that the rate you receive reflects the work that you do.

CVs – with advice on what to include an a downloadable CV template

A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a document detailing your qualifications, work experience, skills,interests and a short profile of your self. Getting an interview can depend on how good your CV is

Here are some helpful tips on producing a good CV:

• Your CV provides an opportunity to show you have the skills and the experience for the job
• Do some research about the educational school i.e. recent Ofsted report
• A CV is not your life story - It should be tailored to the post you are applying for
• Focus on the job advert or specification and what the employer is asking for
• Your CV should be concise and easy to read with space between each section and ideally no more than two pages long. Use positive language. Check for grammar and spelling mistakes. Get it checked by someone
• Start with your personal details – name,address and contact details. There is no requirement to state date of birth or marital status
• A short personal profile should outline your qualities, skills and achievements. It should spark the reader’s interest
• Employment history - If you have employment history then start with your most recent job and work back, including each employer, dates of employment, job title and a brief outline of main duties
• Employers need to see how your experiences would be useful to them. This is information used to short list candidates for interview
• Try to avoid any unexplained gaps in employment; do include any unpaid / voluntary work/ gap year experience
• Education and Training - Start with the most recent study; do include dates,qualification and grades. Include any courses if relevant
• Hobbies and interests - These often give employers an indication of your strengths and people skills especially if you are involved with the community/clubs etc. Also include skills such as driving, IT skills, languages
• Additional information - Any relevant information you may wish to include
• References - minimum of two, one must be from your current post
• Do not include a photo unless requested to do so
• Do not lie as everything is checked.

Interview Guidelines – what to expect

A shortlist of 3-5 candidates is produced following an interview and in most cases the decision is made on the day of the interview
• An interview panel may consist of the Head teacher, Chair of Governors, senior members of staff and may be the County Inspector
• Candidates are normally given a tour of the school and the opportunity to ask questions before the interview
• Candidates need to do some research on the school – look at the last Ofsted report and read the school prospectus
• Candidates need to be smart, on time and prepared – You may need to present proof of qualifications
• Candidates need to be confident about the requirements of the post and be prepared to answer questions about their ability and knowledge of the subject
• Candidates from other countries need to make themselves aware of the National Curriculum especially for their subject area
• Response to questions should be positive,if you do not fully understand ask for the question to be repeated
• Questions will cover the following areas: commitment to the teaching profession, classroom management, curriculum development, behaviour management,differentiation, any achievements within past year, any interest in extra curricular
activities
• Most schools require candidates to deliver a lesson/part lesson. In most cases the candidates are informed of the content of the lesson before hand, on the odd occasion they are asked to deliver a lesson already prepared for them. If you are asked to plan and deliver a lesson make sure that it has:

1. A beginning (At least a starter activity and clear objectives)
2. A middle (Learning opportunities doing detail / activity / progression routes / NC levels indicated)
3. An end (What has been learned summarised and pointers for next lesson)

• Posts of responsibility may request a presentation on a given topic
• Candidates should be prepared with a couple of questions at least, to ask the interview panel
• If unsuccessful, candidates should have feedback to help them understand why they were unsuccessful and so they can improve their technique.

Health and Safety in Schools

• On arrival at the school, you should familiarise yourself with the location
of the first aid equipment and members of staff who are qualified to
give medial treatment
• If you have an accident whilst at school resulting in an injury, you should ensure that it is entered into the school’s Accident Book. Please also inform your justteachers consultant of the situation
• You should ensure that any spillages which occur should be cleared up straight away, even if you were not responsible
for them
• If you see anything which you consider to be unsafe or a hazard, please report this to a member of staff immediately
• Please comply with all school procedures relating to emergencies, fire drills and fire alarms
• Please ensure that you follow all Health and Safety guidelines adopted by
the school
• Please ensure that you do not block any corridors or stairways
• Please do not leave any flammable, corrosive or toxic items within the reach
of pupils, these should be locked away at all times
• If there are any faults with electrical items such as plugs, light switches etc, please report them immediately to a member of staff and do not try solve the problem yourself
• Finally, please ensure that neither yourself or your pupils interfere with items that have been provided in the interests of Health and Safety.

Behaviour Management procedures in schools

1. You will find that every school has different behavioural policies. We would recommend that you familiarise yourself with the policies and procedures of the school where you have been placed prior to taking up the position
2. If for any reason you cannot familiarise yourself with the school’s individual policies and procedures, we would recommend that you adopt a strategy to encourage good behaviour
3. Please do not leave your class unattended for any reason either in or out of the classroom
4. Difficult children should be dealt with in a calm and firm manner. Please do not point or shout at a child, or have any physical contact with them
5. If there are any incidents or accidents,however minor you may think they are, please ensure that you report them to a member of school staff as well as to your assigned justteachers ’ consultant followed up with a written account
6. If you should encounter any extremely disruptive or violent behaviour whether directed at yourself or another child/adult, please send for a member of staff immediately.