Thinking of going into teaching

ATL, the education union, explains what you need to consider

Teaching is a wonderfully rewarding career but it can also be challenging and you need to be realistic about what you hope to achieve by entering the profession.

Thinking of changing your career?

ATL, the education union, explains what you need to consider

Teaching is a wonderfully rewarding career but it can also be challenging and you need to be realistic about what you hope to achieve by entering the profession.

Black History Month Teacher’s Packs

The Teachers Packs are linked to the National Curriculum Key Stage 2 and 3 and we have consulted with the Historical Association.

Order your black history month teacher’s pack here

TAKING THE LEAD

Recent reports have shown a shocking shortfall in the number of ethnic minorities in Headteacher positions or in leadership roles in our schools. Many local authorities are now taking steps to address the issue.

Why we need Black History Month more than ever

Secondary School Teacher Leslee Wills notes the value of teaching black history in schools, seeing it as a positive reminder that ‘Black History Is World History’ and a cultural sign post of the real world that we now live in.

Lessons for Life

From an early age Patrick Cozier knew that he wanted to be a teacher. Twenty years later he is now Headteacher at Highgate Wood School, North London and still enjoying the challenges and rewards of the teaching profession.