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Moving from state to private

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AllIwantedwasanMOT · 31/03/2025 19:17

I did TeachFirst way back in the sands of time and have remained at the same school since. For various reasons, I really want to leave now. There are a lot of vacancies at private schools. Would anyone be able to tell me what the main differences are in terms of working and how I could sell the change from TF school to private? I teach a core subject, UPS1 and no TLR

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Beachcomber74 · 01/04/2025 20:13

Unlikely to still be in TPS & possible lower pay as they operate own pay scale
smaller classes
longer days & expectation to do a couple of extra clubs & possible Saturdays
Very little behaviour issues
More marking & more prep as pace of lessons is quicker
More involvement from parents & sense that they are the customer
Flexibility to do activities beyond the curriculum
Longer holidays
Amazing working conditions

AllIwantedwasanMOT · 02/04/2025 17:14

Thanks! Could you expand on what you mean by amazing working conditions? Also, what would they look for in candidates that's different from state schools?

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