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Life as an Early Career Teacher and working with the CAT IoE

This episode looks at how the CAT IoE supports Early Career Teachers (ECTs) on their journey into teaching and beyond. 
We see how the IoE helps new teachers develop essential skills, build confidence in the classroom, and navigate the early stages of their career.
This episode is packed with insights into how CAT IoE is shaping the future of teaching. Tune in!

Beyond your qualification: Your learning journey

The final pod for this season on teacher training from the CAT Institute of Education outlines the professional journey of teachers within their trust and highlights the importance of the Early Career Teacher (ECT) induction period. Further information on all things IoE can be found at www.thecatinstitute.org.

What it's like training with the CAT IoE

This episode looks at what previous beginning teachers have experienced training with the Community Academies Trust (CAT) Institute of Education. We're looking at the benefits of working in education, the challenges of entering the profession, and the training programs that help new teachers gain the skills they need to be successful. If you want to train to teach with the CAT IoE more information is here: www.thecatinstitute.org.

SKEs Unpicked

By providing an opportunity to enhance their subject knowledge, Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) courses help individuals gain the confidence and skills needed to pursue a career in teaching.  If it's been a while or you're not looking to teach your degree subject, or you're a career changer, a SKE could help you take that leap. This ep delves into the world of SKEs.  www.thecatinstitute.org 

Funding my teacher training journey

The episode about money!  What funding options are there out there for you to train to teach? This episode looks at the options, bursary or scholarship and student loans.  Apply to the CAT Institute of Education to train to teach in our schools - we know what we're talking about.  www.thecatinstitute.org
 

Internships: Getting paid to try out teaching!

This episode of the pod dives into paid teaching internship program offered by the CAT Institute of Education in partnership with the DfE. The program aims to introduce undergraduate students interested in teaching to classroom environments, specifically in the STEM subjects of math, science, computing, and modern languages.  Applications are now open! Check out www.thecatinstitute.org to find out more or to apply.

You want to be a teacher? The interview!

The third pod in our season looking at how to prepare for teacher training looks at the interview process and covers topics such as interview preparation, education issues to consider, common questions, and what schools look for in candidates. This pod aims to equip prospective teachers with the knowledge and skills to navigate the interview process.

So you want to be a teacher? The Application

The second in this pod series about getting into teaching looks at the application process and the importance of crafting a compelling personal statement.  Follow us for the next episode where we'll look at how to write a killer personal statement.  All episodes can be downloaded at www.thecatinstitute.org

How do I become a teacher?

Welcome to the first in a series of podcasts produced by the Community Academies Trust Institute of Education. 
This first pod of the series looks at four distinct routes and aims to inform potential teachers about the different options available to help them make an informed decision about the best route for them.
Follow us for Episode Two where we look at the application process….