Session overview

• Introduction•Useful hints and tips for job seekers

•Newham College’s graduate teacher training programme

•Questions from the floor

Which position to apply for

•Treat applying for a job like a job•Quality rather than quantity•Only apply for positions that you think that you have a good chance of getting

Making your application

• Getting selected without even applying for a role

• CV or application form• CV preparation• Application form

Successful selection

• Be prepared to be put through your paces

• Remember that you are always on show

• Display enthusiasm for the process

• Interview tips• Unsuccessful selection

Newham College’s graduate teacher training programme

• About Newham• a borough of exceptional challenge• Population of 250,000• 6th most deprived area in England• High levels of child poverty and high numbers of vulnerable young

people• The largest non-white population in the UK (61%)• 38% of population born outside of the UK (from 160 countries)• Two thirds of school children have English as a second language

About Newham• 75% of child births in the borough are to non-UK

mothers• Most diverse community in the world• Youngest community in Europe (almost)• Unemployment at double national average and much

higher than London• Large numbers of families have 3 or more

generations out of work• Mostly micro, small and medium sized business

About Newham• Exceptional ambition and

opportunities• £26b of regeneration investment• 2012 Olympics legacy• Stratford City and Westfield

shopping centre• Canning Town redevelopment• Thames Gateway

Newham College’s graduate teacher training programme

• About the scheme• Salary of £18-£20k• Your teacher qualification paid for• Accommodation assistance • A comprehensive support programme• Excellent development opportunities• Generous annual leave• Opportunities to undertake industrial work placements

Disciplines Required• Health and Social Care • Business and Enterprise • Science • Engineering • Social Sciences • English • Mathematics • Fashion • Performing Arts

How to apply• To further information and to apply, please

visit www.beasuperhero.co.uk• Closing date for applications 5pm on

Friday 27 April 2012