School Experience
" I had a great time and everyone else was so welcoming. The placement itself was such a great experience for me as it gave me the opportunity to get a real insight into teaching"

Are you considering a career in teaching? Our School Experience Days provide a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insight into life in a school and explore whether teaching is the right career for you.
Hosted by Achieve with TELA, these days are designed for graduates, career changers, university students, and anyone interested in training to teach. You'll spend the day immersed in school life, observing lessons, meeting pupils and staff, and learning more about the teacher training journey.
Time: 9:15am – 3:15pm
Primary dates to follow soon...
Our School Experience Days are carefully structured to provide the broadest possible understanding of school life and the teaching profession.
During the day you will:
The day is designed to help you make an informed decision about whether a career in teaching is right for you.
You'll spend time in classrooms observing teaching and learning, experience the pace and variety of a typical school day, and gain a valuable understanding of the role teachers play in supporting young people.
There will also be opportunities to discuss:
Whether you're just starting to explore teaching or are ready to apply for teacher training, a School Experience Day is an excellent way to see the profession in action and discover how you could make a difference in the lives of young people.
Join us for a day in the classroom and find out if teaching could be your future.
Book your place when bookings open 60 days before your chosen date.
Book below or email TELA@thomasestley.orguk
Cost : FREE
Please reach us at tela@thomasestley.org.uk if you cannot find an answer to your question.
No. A DBS check is not required for a one-day school experience visit.
Anyone considering a career in teaching, including graduates, undergraduates, career changers, teaching assistants, and those returning to work.
Visitors should wear professional business attire suitable for a secondary school environment.
TESTIMONIAL
''I just wanted to drop you a quick email to thank you all for having me in school over the last couple of days. I really enjoyed the experience, everyone I spoke to (not just the Geography staff) were really helpful and easy to chat with and the two days has only further confirmed how much I want to do this...I look forward to coming back next month for the meet & greet session and really look forward to starting the course in September! If anything, I was a bit disappointed that I wasn't returning today!''
SB - School Experience visitor
“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for allowing me to spend the day at your college. I had a great time and everyone else was so welcoming. The placement itself was such a great experience for me as it gave me the opportunity to get a real insight into teaching. I learnt a lot from that today, and I'm positive it's going to benefit me in my quest to becoming a great teacher. Thanks again for your time and a big thank you to all the teachers and pupils who made us all feel welcome.”
AP – School Experience visitor
“Everyone who is seriously considering teaching should complete a well-structured programme like the one offered with TELA as it allows you to truly and honestly see all aspects, positive and negative, to teaching and teacher training, something purely observational work nor volunteering comes close to matching.”
JK - School Experience visitor (week programme)
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