Always Flourishing

20/05/2021

We're looking for caring and compassionate Primary school teachers based in the Slough area. If this sounds like you, please apply today! http://bit.ly/2YGwh1L

20/01/2021

Have you ever had to teach a subject that is outside your specialism? 🤔

It can feel pretty daunting, especially if you have never taught that subject before, but if you ask yourself these 7 questions, you should be able to make the most of the situation. http://bit.ly/2KtbAEN

If you're a teacher who has been asked to teach outside of their subject specialism, Nikki Cunningham-Smith offers seven questions that should make life easier

14/01/2021

Teaching can put a real strain on your voice, so any communication technique that doesn't use the vocal cords is a welcome relief! 🔊

However, non-verbal communication isn't just about giving your throat a rest. It has many pedagogical benefits, helping students to learn more effectively.

Read this Tes article to learn more: http://bit.ly/3gY34di

Mastering non-verbal communication doesn't just save your voice, it has pedagogical benefits too, says Mark Roberts

12/01/2021

Have you got a teaching interview coming up soon, or want to prepare yourself for when you get one? 😁

Take a look at these common interview questions for teachers and read our useful tips to increase your chance of getting that dream job. http://bit.ly/37tjvLa

06/01/2021

Gordon Cairns has an interesting theory that the sort of clothes a teacher wears can show what their approach to teaching is.

Whilst some teachers have a "work only" uniform, others have outfits that they could happily wear elsewhere. 💼

Find out what sort of teacher you are: http://bit.ly/38des0H

There are two types of teacher, says Gordon Cairns – those who have clothes that are specifically for work and those who don't

30/12/2020

It's that time of year when everyone is thinking of new year's resolutions... Not sure what yours is yet? Here are some of the top new year's resolutions for teachers: http://bit.ly/34eq7eD 🎯

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29/12/2020

Marking can be the bane of a teacher's life. Lucy Harries decided to do something about it to keep her workload (and stress levels) under control. Her strategies enable her to mark work more often and get it back to students in a timelier manner.

Check out Lucy’s 3 ways to streamline your marking: http://bit.ly/3r5SDJ1

Marking is the bane of a teacher's life. This teacher decided to do something about it to keep here workload - and stress levels - under control

27/12/2020

Looking for a new teaching job to get stuck into in January?

Always Flourishing have a number of vacancies on offer at a range of schools across the Thames Valley and Surrey.

Take a look at our latest jobs: http://bit.ly/2LzhzIE

26/12/2020

At Always Flourishing, our agents listen to your needs and do their best to place you in a position where you will be happy. Aliya commented that one of our agents, Jamie, is the first agent she's dealt with that "genuinely cares about the people he is placing". 👏

See more great testimonials like this on our website: https://bit.ly/2FFBZg2

25/12/2020

Merry Christmas from all of us here at Always Flourishing! 🎄🎁

We hope you have a wonderful day, eat lots of delicious food and receive great presents!

If you have been unable to see some of your family or friends this Christmas due to restrictions, why not give them a quick call or message to say “Merry Christmas”?

22/12/2020

The dreaded January Inset day... nobody looks forward to it, especially the one stuck planning it, says Helen Mars, an English teacher in Yorkshire.

Have you been given the task of planning a professional development day for January? Take a look at Helen's five top tips to make sure your Inset day is more of a cracker than a turkey! http://bit.ly/2LHAUYl

The January school Inset day is a tricky one – teachers will be returning to school after a holiday of lie-ins and over-indulgence. Keep things gentle, says Helen Mars