“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
“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
Free places are now available for our Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years with Initial Teacher Training (EYITT), which awards Early Years Teacher Status If you already work in Early Years you’ll earn while you learn. You’ll attend the University
Wondering what accommodation looks like at Marjon? All students studying for the first time at our Plymouth campus will be guaranteed either a room on campus or in off-site accommodation. An accommodation tour and photo gallery can be viewed here:
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
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.
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Making a difference is at the heart of what we do here at Plymouth Marjon University, find out how our staff and students do this on our news pages.
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
The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2021 results are in Marjon ranks number 1 in the UK for contact with staff, assessment and education-based courses, 4th for support for students, 6th for teaching, and 5th best overall for postgraduate study.
The free places are limited and are allocated on a first come first serve basis, so we encourage you to apply now for the next start date which is September 2022.
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:
There is still time to book a space on our Postgraduate Open Evening this Thursday. Our postgraduate students are amongst the most satisfied in the UK. Marjon ranked first out of 88 UK institutions for contact with lecturers, first for assessment
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
A huge congratulations to Provost and Professor of Education, @UniEducator, for earning the highest level of recognition from all three education sectors’ professional bodies in the UK Tanya leads Education Research at Marjon. Well done, Tanya!