Find a school that fits When starting out in your teaching career, really consider what type of school you want to work in.

"Inform yourself. Look at the school, check out the website, even drive around the block, because that will give you a feeling of the people who are in the area, the children, how they respond, how they feel about the school.” Jen Veal –

How to structure your application: - Read carefully what your employer wants, - Personal statements should be no longer than two sides of A4, - It should be clear and is easy to read, - Make sure you know enough about the school to personalise your

“Include something about your outside interests but not too much. This will show you to be more of a rounded person – you are not just about all things work.” @literatelady – Senior Lecturer in Education at Plymouth Marjon University

Writing the application: You will want your personal statement to be just that – personal. So, make sure you include information about your ethos, passions and interests and how they will help you when working in the specific school you are

“It's all about convincing them that you've got what they're looking for. It's not just about telling them how wonderful you are in very broad terms.” Steve Hardy - Education Consultant on behalf of @NASUWT, The Teachers Union

Remember to: - Check your application for typos - Address any gaps in your CV - Ask references before giving them - Print off your application - check the formatting - Send it to the correct department or person

Check your online presence. It can be easy to forget when uploading to social media, who can see what you are sharing. If you have low privacy settings, images, videos and even status' you post may appear on Google. https://t.co/srWqPl1PaX

Remember, social media can also work as a positive when job searching. You could link to your LinkedIn profile on your application – this will help employers see who you are in a professional manner. This allows you to build a positive online

“Education remains the third-highest growth area on LinkedIn in terms of new members joining. There are lots of headteachers recruiting via LinkedIn.” Sarah Morrison – Managing Director at @ElementaUK

And relax... Once the application has been sent, try not to focus too much on whether you will get an interview. If you are unsuccessful, it may be worth asking for feedback from the school – politely and professionally.

Want to know more? We have written a blog post all about applying for your first teaching job. You can read it here: https://t.co/nft3wu6dXo https://t.co/QswywUVHDO

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Thinking about studying at Marjon but want to know more about Plymouth? We have got you covered. From its bustling nightlife to breathtaking country scenery, the city has a lot to offer those living and studying here ❤ Find out more:

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Our second year BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work students have been doing their bit for the community ❤ The class were tasked with developing and managing their own community projects. In total, the projects raised over £300 for the chosen

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We are hiring Graduate Intern - Operational Support You will promote sport, health and wellbeing, lifeguard and prepare facilities at the Sports Centre. You will ensure the health and safety of swimmers and gym users and occupy the help desk. More

Happy Chinese New Year to everybody celebrating in Plymouth and across the world. The Lunar New Year marks the start of the Year of the Tiger. Within this tradition, babies born in 2022 will take on the attributes of the Tiger - prosperity, bravery

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We are excited to announce the launch of our new Marjon Evaluation and Impact Centre (MEIC) MEIC will play a central role in the Marjon Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy 2020-2025. @Marjon_Research https://t.co/0MlnmUr8w5

Do you dream of being a teacher?❤ These teacher training interview tips from teacher training interviewers @MarjonTEP will help make your dream come true. #QTS #TeacherTraining https://t.co/3sAKWphUwH https://t.co/UzAZ299Dz1

A huge congratulations to BSc Sports Therapy programme leader, @sarah_catlow for becoming Vice Chair of the Sports Therapy Organisation (STO)! Well done, Sarah https://t.co/z4WJHakKEx

Good Luck Sophie @sgibbsnicholls, who lectures on our Sport & Exercise Psychology and Sport Science courses, is heading to the European Pool Championships in Killarney, Ireland. Sophie also studied at Marjon in 2012 and has been playing for the

Well done to our second year BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy students who delivered sports massage, musculoskeletal assessment and injury rehabilitation to players from Exeter Saracens RFC Women's Team as part of an open day organised by Hands Down Sports

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Want to know more about Marjon Accommodation? Our University is situated on one campus. If you opt to live in our student village, you’ll be living at the heart of the Uni. See where you could be living in September below More information:

Good luck to Marjon Scholar Sam Taylor Sam is heading off to Spain with the England Hockey Senior team for the start of the FIH Hockey Pro League season. Sam will be making his senior debut - a fantastic achievement. @MarjonSport

Thinking about getting into teaching? Here are 5 reasons why you should become a teacher❤ A thread. @MarjonTEP #GetIntoTeaching #TeacherTraining https://t.co/yHlAMPkjtt

@CHLOECARRUBBA is an English teacher in a secondary school and @johnsonwenner is an upper key stage 2 leader in a primary school, a Year 6 class teacher and PE coordinator. They are here to give their perspective on teaching.

Reason one: No two days are the same. https://t.co/zptohgtUfN

Chloe explains: “What I enjoy about teaching is that you’re always bettering yourself and going through a process of being reflective. There's never a day where I do something and I think it worked by fluke because you’re always analysing and

Reason two: You get to be creative. https://t.co/kRIdbK93IG

While your school guidelines and the national curriculum set out what you must teach, you have freedom in the ways you teach