Teach First Application - LO6 - Evidence

Evidence in LO6 Folder

Application Process

Sections to the application:

·         Registration

·         Pre-university academics

·         University academics

·         Competency questions

·         Situational judgement test

·         Supporting information

·         Programme preferences

Registration

Within the registration process I uploaded my basic information allowing them to contact me with possible job opportunities. This information was things such as name, address and contact details.

Pre-University academics

·         A Level, As Level & UK equivalent

·         GCSEs, IGSCEs or UK equivalent

·         O-levels, other UK, or non-UK qualifications

University academics

·         First degree studied

·         Modules

                                       

Competency questions

Each question below had to be answered in 250 words or less.

   Understanding and motivation

Why are you applying to join the Teach First Leadership Development Programme?

In your answer you should consider:

• The Teach First vision
• The unique and challenging nature of the programme
• The impact you will have as an ambassador

I desire to become part of the Teach First Leadership Development Programme as i want to inspire young people to aim high and show them that they are capable of anything no matter their background. As someone who studied at an underachieving school, i understand how a young person may feel let down by lack of support. As one of the top four high achievers at my secondary school we got taken to Cambridge University, the experience showed me that i am capable and that i should aim high. That is exactly why i want to become an ambassador. Finishing my NVQ Level 3 in two years which was a three-year course while being awarded a distinction grade shows that i am proficient and ready for the challenging nature of the programme. Having me as ambassador will show you that I'm a competent learner and that i am able to put into practise what i have learnt to the highest possible standard. I believe that all young people should have the same opportunities as one another, they all deserve a high-quality education.

2)      Leadership

You will need to be an effective leader in order to have a positive impact on your students and in your school.

When and how have you taken personal responsibility and exceeded expectations to ensure success for yourself and/or others?

I have shown that i can take responsibility and exceeded expectations while training as an apprentice in Mechanical Engineering. While working at the company i would rotate departments meaning i had to adapt my approach within each team to assert my position. The knowledge i gained from being in all areas of the company meant that i became a valuable member of the team taking on leadership roles very quickly. The director of the company requested me to present our products to clients around the country. Not only was i presenting our products to a board room full of clients i was also designing new software which the business implemented into the company. This software helped areas of the business to work more efficiently ensuring the success of company. Other sites in the UK requested the software which meant i flew out to these destinations to teach them how the software works. Not only was it implemented in the UK, but it was being implemented across other sites around the world.

        Competency choice

* Select one of our competencies and provide an example of when you think that you have effectively demonstrated that competency.

This is your chance to give us your best example of another competency you think you excel in. Think about how you structure your response - one possible approach is to use CAR (Context; Actions; Result). Make sure that you understand what the competency means and that the example you select demonstrates excellence in this area.

   

Options:

·         Humility, Respect and empathy

·         Interaction

·         Planning & Organising

·         Problem solving

·         Resilience

·         Self-Evaluation

As a Teach First participant you will be working with a variety of stakeholders – from pupils to parents, teachers to peers. We look for those that can build relationships quickly, giving value and respect to others to get the best out of them.

Situational Judgement test

The test took around 45 minutes to complete with 28 questions. Each question was a scenario that I could face in a while working as a trainee, I had to answer accordingly to how I would respond in that situation.

                                 

Supporting Information

·         Contextual Details

·         Extenuating circumstances

·         Reasonable adjustments

·         DBS Check



                                            

Programme Preferences

·         Curricular area preferences

·         Location Preferences

                                       

Unable to select Art & Design when applying to Teach First as its in order of preference.

I have submitted my application and should here back in the next month or so. Teach First is an extremely intensive training course but is highly recognised by many institutions and is an extremely competitive to get into. If I don’t apply without trying how will I ever know if I can achieve what I set my mind to do. I’m setting myself a challenge which I can hopefully win.