Teach First is a powerful initiative that is delivering far-reaching social and economic change by addressing educational disadvantage – driving up standards and raising expectations in some of the UK’s most challenging schools. Our approach is to attract high-calibre, highly motivated graduates into an initial two year leadership development programme focusing on the achievements and aspirations of pupils and their access to further opportunities in education and beyond.
Teach First was founded with a mission to address educational disadvantage. Disadvantage is complex and takes many forms – as an organisation we believe that structural barriers to opportunity, whether they are economic, social, ethnic or cultural, should not be tolerated. We believe that we should work actively to ensure that our recruitment policy reflects this mission. For this reason, we want to ensure that access to the Teach First Leadership Development programme is on merit, capturing the best future leaders from all society’s groupings.
The Leadership Development Programme
Through our Leadership Development Programme, participants become inspiring teachers, leaders, role models and agents of change. They gain valuable leadership development to prepare them for influential careers, either in education or elsewhere. Participants gain a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) as well as the opportunity to gain a fully funded Masters. After that, long term systemic change comes from continued engagement with education through the Teach First Ambassador movement.
Our Supporters
High profile recruiters from all sectors recognise the importance of the work that we do and are keen to support our mission. Many also value the skills and experiences our participants gain through our Leadership Development Programme – they understand the leadership required in teaching and see its transferability to other management roles.
Teach First has also developed unique relationships with market leading companies in a number of fields. Accenture, Barclays Capital, Civil Service, PwC and Proctor & Gamble all offer deferred entry schemes whereby after successfully completing both their selection process and ours, graduates can defer their start for two years while they take up the challenge of Teach First.
Selection Process
Our selection process is straightforward. You apply online, your application is reviewed and if successful at that stage you are invited to an assessment centre. Our assessment centre is a one day event incorporating an interview, a group exercise, a sample teaching lesson and self evaluation. If you are successful at the assessment centre you will be made a conditional offer that is dependent on your successful completion of a Subject Knowledge in the subject you will be teaching.
Join in, stand out, Teach First.
With continued demand from schools to employ Teach First teachers in their classrooms, we still have vacancies for Design Technology, ICT, Maths and Science teachers to join our June 2010 programme. The deadline for applications is 2nd April 2010. More information about the Teach First can be found at http://graduates.teachfirst.org.uk
If you are interested in finding out more about Teach First, we would love to meet you at any one of our Events where you can find out more about the programme and speak to a recruiter. Alternatively please call us on 0203 117 2443 to have any questions answered.
The President leads the society’s vision, strategy and management. They oversee all tasks undertaken by the society. They manage the team to ensure tasks are properly delegated and completed in a timely manner.
More importantly, the President MUST have the foresight to develop the right vision for their ACS and the determination to pursue and achieve this vision in good as well as difficult times.
This individual MUST possess a variety of skills and be flexible enough to adapt to changing demands. They must be able to influence others and be a very good decision maker.
Key Skills required: Leadership Skills, Motivation, Strong Communication Skills, Team Player, Result Orientation, Strong Interpersonal Skills and Resilient.
The VICE PRESIDENT
The Vice President is the second-in-command and MUST support the President’s initiatives or decisions. They MUST be able to provide support when needed (i.e. fill in gaps that are left void in the committee).
They are the operational person, constantly on the ground ensuring that delegated tasks are being undertaken. This is a supportive role. In any situation that the President is not able to continue their role, the Vice President will uphold the vision of the ACS.
Key Skills required: Team Player, Co-operative, Strong Support Skills, Adaptable, Driven, Good Communication Skills, Good Interpersonal Skills and Patience.
The TREASURER
The individual performing this role has control of the society’s cash/finances. They need to be astute in their understanding of the society’s incoming & outgoing funds and draw the line on what is achievable based on the account balance. Sometimes, they would have to disagree or take the unpopular position on the committee’s plans.
This individual reports directly to the President and works closely with the President with regard to planning and implementation.
The person who undertakes this role would also be required to create budgetary breakdown for all planned events, provide regular financial reviews and use their imagination to identify ways the society can improve its cash balance. This includes looking at ways to minimise cost and pricing events appropriately. It also includes working closely with the President to attract sponsorships for planned events.
They need to attract more people to become paid members of the society and ensure the benefits of membership are sold appropriately to members.
In summary, the treasurer ensures the society remains financially viable. Key Skills required:Meticulous, Analytical, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Ability, Very Organised, A Team Player.
The EVENTS ORGANISERS
Apart from being creative enough to develop new concepts, this person has to be very organised and good at planning. Most importantly, this individual MUST possess exceptional interpersonal skills.
They are in control of planning, co-ordination and organisation of ACS events. This includes confirming venue, timing, marketing and promotions, negotiating rates for DJ’s, speakers, acts, performers etc. They MUST take full ownership of planned activities and execute them adequately. As the operational person in charge, they need good time management skills, since they would have to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Their duties include managing the relationship with the venue, acts/performers and most importantly, ensuring tickets are sold and attendees are satisfied.
They are supported in their duties by the rest of the committee, but they MUST take 100% ownership for each event. They MUST be in constant/continuous contact with the President and Vice President providing them regular updates.
Key Skills required:Creative, Networking Skills, Problem Solving,Organisational Skills, Ability to Take Initiative, Negotiation Skills, Working under pressure, People Skills, Professionalism.
The PUBLICITY OFFICERS
Promotion, Promotion, Promotion!!! Having swagger is a pre-requisite for this position. They work very closely with the Event’s Officer to ensure that the word is out on the street of planned event. They manage the street team.
They achieve this by using different marketing mediums the YouTube, Facebook, twitter, e-mails, texts, flyers, word-of-mouth marketing etc. They ensure flyers are distributed and tickets are sold. They report directly to the Event’s organiser and the President.
Key Skills required:Swagger, Communications, People Skills, Creative Ability, Energy, Sales and Marketing
The GENERAL SECRETARY
This person takes control of all the ACS admin activities. This includes updating information on the Student’s Union webpage, the Facebook group page and events calendar.
They are the general point of contact between the ACS and the rest of the world. They update all stakeholders (members, student’s union, university, sponsors, and partners) on what is happening in the society as agreed with the committee.
Other responsibilities include booking meeting rooms and providing the Presidents with administrative assistance.
Key Skills required:Organisational skills, Good Written & Verbal Communication skills, Interpersonal Skills, People Skills, Team Player.
This content was originally drafted by the Nottingham ACS 2009/10 Committee & edited by the ACS Project Team.
The Secret Intelligence Service and University of London ACS would like to invite you to an exclusive event where you will get the chance to find out about career opportunities at MI6.
Venue: Central London
Date: 8th of March 2010
Time: tbc
About SIS
The Secret Intelligence Service (sometimes referred to as MI6) works in Britain and overseas to protect the UK against a range of threats from terrorism and weapons proliferation to regional instability and drug trafficking. The information they collect is secret – as are the identities of their people.
SIS is keen to attract the most talented graduates from the widest possible range of diverse backgrounds. As a result, they’ve specifically arranged an Insight Event for ACS members across the country. At the Event, you can find out more about working for SIS in some of the most challenging and rewarding careers available in foreign affairs.
There are a range of careers available at the Secret Intelligence Service, from IT and Language Specialists to Administrators. However, the event will concentrate primarily on the Operational Officer role.
The Operational Officer role
These intellectually challenging roles will allow graduates to build a career in global politics and live overseas for a sizeable proportion of their working life. Furthermore, graduates have the satisfaction of knowing that you’re working to protect their country. It’s a unique combination.
Operational Officers work across a range of different roles during the course of their careers. Case Officers are based in the field, building relationships with agents that allow them to gather vital information. Targeting Officers research areas of interest, identify agents and work with Case Officers to plan operations. Finally, Reports Officers, who are mainly UK based, evaluate the intelligence that comes in before presenting it to Whitehall.
If you would like to attend this event, please e-mail (Name, home address, date of birth, place of birth, university, course of study, university and personal e-mail & mobile telephone number) to applysis@aequitasconsulting.co.uk or for more information on any of these roles, or about life within SIS please refer to the website, www.applysis.co.uk.
You will be informed about the venue 24 hours before by mobile phone. Deadline for applications: Registration for this event is now closed!
SIS very much looks forward to seeing you at this event
Are you a student? Do you have an entrepreneurial idea? Do you think this idea has a social benefit? Can you develop a sustainable business model for your idea? Then get up to £5,000 to get your idea off the ground.
UnLtd, the Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs, and the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) have joined forces to launch an awards scheme to promote and recognise social entrepreneurship activity in higher education (HE).
Through the HE Social Entrepreneurship Awards scheme, students (HEIs) are being encouraged to develop their enterprise skills in supporting activities that have a social purpose (for example: the environment, healthcare, education, social cohesion, fair trade and micro-finance). The scheme will provide students with support and funding for enterprising new ventures. The Awards, will be provided as a grant with applications across an 18-month period from November 2009 underpinned by an investment of nearly £1 million through HEFCE’s Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF).
The Awards cover two categories: ‘Catalyst Awards’ of up to £5,000 (with an average award of £2,500) will allow individuals to grow an entrepreneurial idea that also creates positive social change, while ‘Development Awards’ of up to £15,000 will be available to those with exceptional projects with the potential of developing to scale or becoming investment-ready. For more information and to apply, see www.SE-Awards.org.uk.
In addition to financial support for up to 200 entrepreneurs, the programme includes a package of non-financial support, networking and awareness-raising activities to promote social entrepreneurship among students in English HEIs.
With the annual financial turnovers of projects from social entrepreneurs growing almost twice as quickly as those of traditional businesses*, social entrepreneurs are increasingly at the forefront of social innovation and economic recovery. Young people in particular are interested in social entrepreneurship, with 35 per cent of all early-stage entrepreneurs in the UK now looking to start a social venture**.
Knowledge transfer and commercial entrepreneurship are now well established in the HE sector and make a major contribution to the UK economy. The HE Social Entrepreneurship Awards aim to replicate this for social value.
HEFCE’s Chief Executive, Sir Alan Langlands, commented: We are very pleased to be working with UnLtd to develop the HE Social Entrepreneurship Awards. This initiative aims to unlock the potential of students in higher education institutions to address social challenges in new and enterprising ways. The scheme will highlight the contribution HE already makes to social entrepreneurship and raise awareness of how our HEIs can support and nurture the social entrepreneurs of the future.’
UnLtd’s Chief Executive, Cliff Prior, said:‘UnLtd are excited to be partnering with HEFCE to launch a groundbreaking new programme of enterprise into higher education institutions across England. Social entrepreneurs are the glue holding our society together, and the creative spark for solving the new challenges facing our society and economy. The HE Social Entrepreneurship Awards are a huge step forward in creating a culture of social entrepreneurship across the UK.’
Launching the Awards, Minister for the Third Sector, Angela Smith commented:
“This is an exciting and innovative partnership between UnLtd and the HEFCE. Not only will it make a difference to the growth and sustainability of the sector but it will make an impact on and benefit young people and higher education professionals who will better understand the principle of social entrepreneurship and social change.”
With social entrepreneurs at the heart of the recovery of the economy, the new programme will have a lasting impact on the enterprise culture of the UK.
The founder of the AC Company Ltd will support strong applications from the ACS community. If you are interested and need advice on how to put forward a strong application, contact us @ info@ac-company.co.uk providing a high-level brief overview of your idea.
Notes
UnLtd are the world’s largest provider of support to social entrepreneurs: individuals who have their ventures firmly rooted in delivering positive social change.
HEFCE promotes and funds high-quality, cost-effective teaching and research, meeting the diverse needs of students, the economy and society.
The Guardian believes there should be a better representation of our diverse society in journalism, and each summer offers 12 two-week placements for students or graduates from the BME community.
Successful applicants will learn about different aspects of the profession, gaining an insight into the workings of the newspaper, website and our multimedia department.
Please attach all of the following within ONE document:
Your current CV,
Please write a covering note explaining in 150 words why you would like the placement, and stating clearly why you believe you would be suitable,
Please write a 400 word feature or comment article on a current issue, which you believe will be of interest to the Guardian readers.
Location: Central London (travel expenses will be reimbursed – Maximum £50.00)
Application process: Please send your CV and a short paragraph on why you want to attend this event to careers@africancaribbeansociety.com (Limited spaces available, apply now)
Entry requirement: Places are available for 1st & 2nd yearfemale students who are interested in finding out about IT careers in Investment Banking. Students need to be studying Maths, Engineering, Science or Technology related degrees. Applicants must have a minimum of 300 UCAS points.
Are you a female student who’s interested in finding out about technology careers in investment banking? If so, welcome to CITYVIEW – an event specially designed for second year students (although first years will also be considered) who are studying maths, science, engineering or technology-related degrees.
CITYVIEW will give you the chance to discover what it’s really like to work in the City – and to ask any questions you have about working in technology in our challenging and rewarding industry.
The event is being held by the biggest names in investment banking, all of whom are currently recruiting for Summer Internships: Bank of America, Barclays Capital, Citi, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, RBS and UBS.
Location: Central London (travel expenses will be reimbursed – Maximum £50.00)
Application process: Please send your CV and a short paragraph on why you want to attend this event to careers@africancaribbeansociety.com (Deadline for application Sunday 8th November 2009. Limited spaces available, apply now)
Entry requirement: Places are available for final year, postgraduates or recently graduated members of the African Caribbean Society across the country who want to find out about careers in the Public sector (see companies attending). Applicants must have a minimum of 300 UCAS points.
Do you want to find out about the huge variety of rewarding careers in the public sector?Then come along to Public View on the 12th November 2009 – an insight day designed specifically for students from minority ethnic backgrounds studying all degree disciplines. At our exclusive event in central London, you’ll have the chance to meet and learn from professionals working at some of the UK’s leading public organisations. It’s a fantastic opportunity to dispel any preconceptions you may have about the sector and to hear about the great opportunities available.
Goldman Sachs is at the forefront of innovation, performance and service in the investment banking, securities and investment management industry. Founded in 1869, our experience and leadership across many products and services mean that clients trust us to understand their needs and to develop innovative, effective solutions that will help them to achieve their financial and strategic goals.
Starting your career The people of Goldman Sachs share a passion for achieving results and recognise that success comes with integrity. Their unique backgrounds, individual perspectives and diverse skills are put to the test as they help to shape our clients businesses. Our business is structured in a series of specialised divisions: Finance, Global Compliance, Global Investment Research, Human Capital Management, Legal & Management Controls, Investment Banking; Investment Management; Merchant Banking, Operations, Securities Division and Technology. There are a number of different stages during your career when you can consider joining Goldman Sachs. Naturally, these will give you different degrees of exposure and responsibility but whether you join as an intern, a new analyst or a new associate, you will immediately become part of the team with a real and substantial role to play. For more information on these career paths, go towww.gs.com/careers.
Recruiting top talent
Our recruiting process enables us to attract accomplished people to the firm. Nearly everyone – from our most senior leaders to our most junior analysts- is actively involved in recruiting as we seek to recruit people who share our core values. Academic achievement is important, but is only one indication of a person’s potential. At Goldman Sachs, we recognise that a diverse workforce encourages increased creativity and innovation. Diversity is crucial to improved performance and continued business success. To that end, we are committed to an environment that values diversity and promotes inclusion.
What we look for
Academic discipline is less important than the personal qualities an individual brings with them, however a strong interest in and appreciation of finance is important. Whatever your background, it is intellect, personality and zest for life that the firm values the most. Goldman Sachs’ ability to meet challenges and ensure the firm’s success in the future depends on attracting and retaining the highest quality people and the firm makes an unusual effort to identify the best person for every job. We evaluate candidates on six core measures –achievement, leadership, commercial focus, analytical thinking, teamwork and the ability to make an impact. The firm expects commitment, enthusiasm and drive from its employees but in return, offers unparalleled exposure, early responsibility, significant rewards and unlimited career opportunities.
Why is diversity important?
As the global environment becomes ever more competitive, finding the most innovative and creative solutions to our clients’ needs will remain the most important competitive advantage for our business. At Goldman Sachs, we recognise that our ability to maintain and strengthen our edge requires a diverse workforce that can offer the widest possible range of perspectives.
Our people represent 157 nationalities and we speak 96 different languages. We have over 56 offices in over 32 countries. At Goldman Sachs, diversity is a business imperative and our seventh Business Principle reinforces the firm’s commitment to diversity:
“For us to be successful, our men and women must reflect the diversity of the communities and cultures in which we operate. That means we must attract, retain and motivate people from many backgrounds and perspectives. Being diverse is not optional; it is what we must be.” Principle Number 7
What is Diversity?
Diversity refers to differences amongst individuals and the impact these differences have on how the workplace is perceived and experienced.
Goldman Sachs aims to be the employer, advisor, and investment of choice by attracting, developing and retaining the best and most diverse talent. Through our leadership and diversity efforts, including the affinity Networks, we work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other classification can maximise their full potential.
The President leads the society’s vision, strategy and management. They oversee all tasks undertaken by the society. They manage the team to ensure tasks are properly delegated and completed in a timely manner.
outgoing funds and draw the line on what is achievable based on the account balance. Sometimes, they would have to disagree or take the unpopular position on the committee’s plans.
acts/performers and most importantly, ensuring tickets are sold and attendees are satisfied.
The Secret Intelligence Service and University of London ACS would like to invite you to an exclusive event where you will get the chance to find out about career opportunities at MI6.
Funding Council for England 
