People from countries within the EEC must be recognised as fully qualified teachers in their own country. They therefore should have completed at least 3 years full-time study after the age of 18 and be qualified to teach in schools in their own state system.
Qualified teachers from within the EEC do not require a work permit and may be able to obtain official Qualified Teacher Status in the UK.
Teachers will be required to produce their original documents showing their qualification. It would also be helpful to have two authorised photocopies of these documents together with translations where required. Teachers will also require a National Insurance Number which can be applied for on arrival in this country.
For further assistance and details please complete the Teacher Registration form and we will contact you.
Our counties offer some of the best facilities for education in the UK, from pre-school nursery provision, through to degree courses. Children gain more GCSE passes than the national average and more 16 year olds take 'A' levels. There are 426 primary schools in the Hertfordshire county and 86 secondary and middle schools.
Headline offers teaching opportunities throughout the counties of Hertfordshire, Surrey and in the adjoining counties of Essex,Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Greater London. Increasingly overseas trained teachers are discovering the pleasure of working and living in our counties yet being close enough to enjoy the attractions of London. The excellent travel facilities give you quick access to the rest of the UK and the main cities of Europe.
Primary schools in the UK educate children between the ages of 5 to 11 years and secondary schools are responsible for students between the ages of 11 to 18 years. Within most counties every four year old child is offered a free nursery place.
School attendance is compulsory from 5 to 16.
Primary
This sector is divided into:
Early years: Nursery (3+) and Reception (4 – 5) \
Key stage one, or Infant (5-7)
Key stage two, or Junior (7-11).
Secondary
Secondary schools have at least two age ranges within them:
Key stage 3 (11 – 14)
Key Stage 4 (14 – 16)
Some secondary schools have a sixth form for 16 to 18 year olds. Universities usually take students from eighteen.
The Spring Term usually runs from the first week in January to Easter. The Autumn Term runs from the first week in September to the third week in December and the Summer Term usually starts two weeks after Easter and runs to the third week in July. Yes you are right - we have no Winter Term in the UK!
The Academic Year consists of 195 school days, divided into three terms with the longest holiday period falling in July/August, the middle of the British summer. School holidays are usually two weeks at Christmas, two weeks at Easter and six weeks in the summer with a one week break in the middle of each of the terms (called half term you will be surprised to hear!)
Education remains a high political priority in the UK. The Education Reform Act 1988 introduced major changes in the education system and all schools teach to a National Curriculum. National testing takes place at ages 7, 11, 14 and 16. GCSE examinations take place at age 16 and 'A' level examinations take place at age 18. 'A' levels are the main route for students wishing to continue their education at University.
NATIONAL CURRICULUM BASICS
State-funded schools in England and Wales follow the National Curriculum. Scottish and Northern Irish schools have their own systems.
The National Curriculum is organised into Key Stages by age group:
KS1 age 5-7
KS2 age 7-11
KS3 age 11-14
English, maths and science are tested formally by National Tests (known commonly as SATs) at the end of Key Stages 1-3 (science from KS2). Other subjects are teacher-assessed.
KS4 age 14-16 – students study for the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) in English, maths and science and a choice of other subjects. Assessment combines formal exams at age 16 and coursework.
From 16-18 students can take:
• Advanced Level - academic style courses or
General National Vocational Qualification (GNVQ) which are more technical or practical vocational qualifications.
County Schools vary greatly. Primary Schools can be a small village school with under 100 children to large three form entry schools with in excess of 400 children. Secondary Schools tend to have upward of 800 students.
You will find that overseas teachers are welcomed in all our schools, because of the high quality of your training and professional approach. You will find teaching in our Schools both interesting and rewarding.
The School Day usually starts at about 8.50 but you should be in school by at least 8.20 to get prepared. There will be a break in the morning of around ¼ hour and the lunch break will run from around noon until 13.15. Only the youngest children get an afternoon break with school finishing around 15.15 - 15.30.
