Welcome to Achieve with TELA

 Annie a former TELA trainee teacher is now a Secondary English teacher and has been for nearly 3 years. 

"I went to the University of Sussex where I studied English Literature.  

I would recommend teacher training to anybody who has a passion for learning and who wants a career where absolutely no day is the same!" 

Sarah was a TELA science trainee teacher didn't really know what she wanted to do and found herself starting a degree at the age of 25.   "I had always enjoyed the sciences but never quite knew what I could do with them.   Like most, I found my training year quite a challenge but something I always try to encourage others to do is to be super organized, If someone gives you a job to do, do it straight away! "

 Beth had always wanted to be a primary school teacher but decided to gain more experience with children before starting her training. "After graduating I started working as a teaching assistant in a foundation stage classroom. Working in a classroom role every day made me want to progress and develop my knowledge of how children learn and how teachers support their progression. 

A PGCE is a very full-on year but there is constant support to guide you through" 

Meg, was an Art & Design TELA trainee teacher went to De Montfort University and studied Fine Art.   “Advice I would give to anybody thinking about teacher training, is to reach out to schools and ask if you could spend some time in a school setting.  If that's not possible and you are currently at University, then seek some opportunities where you can work with children. This will enable you to gain as experience, enhance your application and prepare you for teacher training”  

Gemma went to the University of Leicester, and studied French and Italian. 

"As part of my year abroad, I spent a year in France and Italy, both as a teacher of English and as an au pair.  

After this exciting experience, I decided to undertake my teacher training.

The support I received throughout my teaching placements, and training year from TELA, was one of the key reasons I decided to stay on and start my teaching career."

Richard was an English TELA trainee teacher with TELA "Having earned my degree in English Literature at the University of Northampton, I somehow found myself in finance. After 12 years, I found my way back home with English in teacher training. The training journey is another whirlwind having to almost relearn some of my subject, then how to teach it on top. There’s so much fun along the way though!"