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Supply guides, tips and news from the Zen community

Supply guides, tips and news from the Zen community

Teaching Hub

Teaching Hub

Tips, practical advice and resources for Teachers and Teaching Assistants

How to Get CPD as a Supply Teacher

As a supply teacher, continuing professional development (CPD) is essential for career growth. Learn how to access free and paid CPD opportunities, from online courses to in-person workshops, and how Zen Educate helps you grow your skills while offering better pay.

Zen Educate Content Team

13 Dec 2024

5

min read

How to Get CPD as a Supply Teacher

As a supply teacher, continuing professional development (CPD) is essential for career growth. Learn how to access free and paid CPD opportunities, from online courses to in-person workshops, and how Zen Educate helps you grow your skills while offering better pay.

Zen Educate Content Team

13 Dec 2024

5

min read

How to Get CPD as a Supply Teacher

As a supply teacher, continuing professional development (CPD) is essential for career growth. Learn how to access free and paid CPD opportunities, from online courses to in-person workshops, and how Zen Educate helps you grow your skills while offering better pay.

Zen Educate Content Team

13 Dec 2024

5

min read

How to Get CPD as a Supply Teacher

As a supply teacher, continuing professional development (CPD) is essential for career growth. Learn how to access free and paid CPD opportunities, from online courses to in-person workshops, and how Zen Educate helps you grow your skills while offering better pay.

Zen Educate Content Team

13 Dec 2024

5

min read

5 Career-Focused Jobs You Can Do While Studying

Looking for a flexible, career-focused job as a uni student in the UK? Check out 5 great roles, including teaching assistant positions through Zen Educate, offering better pay, free CPD, and more support than traditional agencies.

Zen Educate Content Team

13 Dec 2024

5

min read

5 Career-Focused Jobs You Can Do While Studying

Looking for a flexible, career-focused job as a uni student in the UK? Check out 5 great roles, including teaching assistant positions through Zen Educate, offering better pay, free CPD, and more support than traditional agencies.

Zen Educate Content Team

13 Dec 2024

5

min read

5 Career-Focused Jobs You Can Do While Studying

Looking for a flexible, career-focused job as a uni student in the UK? Check out 5 great roles, including teaching assistant positions through Zen Educate, offering better pay, free CPD, and more support than traditional agencies.

Zen Educate Content Team

13 Dec 2024

5

min read

5 Career-Focused Jobs You Can Do While Studying

Looking for a flexible, career-focused job as a uni student in the UK? Check out 5 great roles, including teaching assistant positions through Zen Educate, offering better pay, free CPD, and more support than traditional agencies.

Zen Educate Content Team

13 Dec 2024

5

min read

How to Find Flexible Teaching Jobs: A Guide for Educators

Are you an educator looking for more control over your schedule? Flexible teaching jobs offer an ideal solution for professionals seeking balance, variety, or alternative work arrangements in the UK education sector. Whether it’s supply teaching, part-time roles, or temporary placements, these positions cater to educators’ diverse needs while allowing schools to fill critical gaps quickly.

Zen Educate Content Team

6 Dec 2024

5

min read

How to Find Flexible Teaching Jobs: A Guide for Educators

Are you an educator looking for more control over your schedule? Flexible teaching jobs offer an ideal solution for professionals seeking balance, variety, or alternative work arrangements in the UK education sector. Whether it’s supply teaching, part-time roles, or temporary placements, these positions cater to educators’ diverse needs while allowing schools to fill critical gaps quickly.

Zen Educate Content Team

6 Dec 2024

5

min read

How to Find Flexible Teaching Jobs: A Guide for Educators

Are you an educator looking for more control over your schedule? Flexible teaching jobs offer an ideal solution for professionals seeking balance, variety, or alternative work arrangements in the UK education sector. Whether it’s supply teaching, part-time roles, or temporary placements, these positions cater to educators’ diverse needs while allowing schools to fill critical gaps quickly.

Zen Educate Content Team

6 Dec 2024

5

min read

How to Find Flexible Teaching Jobs: A Guide for Educators

Are you an educator looking for more control over your schedule? Flexible teaching jobs offer an ideal solution for professionals seeking balance, variety, or alternative work arrangements in the UK education sector. Whether it’s supply teaching, part-time roles, or temporary placements, these positions cater to educators’ diverse needs while allowing schools to fill critical gaps quickly.

Zen Educate Content Team

6 Dec 2024

5

min read

Work as a Teaching Assistant While Studying: A Guide for Students

Learn how to balance working as a teaching assistant while studying. Discover flexible roles, time management tips, and where to find jobs.

Zen Educate Content Team

6 Dec 2024

5

min read

Work as a Teaching Assistant While Studying: A Guide for Students

Learn how to balance working as a teaching assistant while studying. Discover flexible roles, time management tips, and where to find jobs.

Zen Educate Content Team

6 Dec 2024

5

min read

Work as a Teaching Assistant While Studying: A Guide for Students

Learn how to balance working as a teaching assistant while studying. Discover flexible roles, time management tips, and where to find jobs.

Zen Educate Content Team

6 Dec 2024

5

min read

Work as a Teaching Assistant While Studying: A Guide for Students

Learn how to balance working as a teaching assistant while studying. Discover flexible roles, time management tips, and where to find jobs.

Zen Educate Content Team

6 Dec 2024

5

min read

Teaching Assistant (TA) Interview Questions You Should Prepare For

Ace teaching assistant interviews with top 10 question strategies, example answers, and essential preparation tips. Get ready for interview success!

Zen Educate Content Team

15 Sept 2024

5

min read

Teaching Assistant (TA) Interview Questions You Should Prepare For

Ace teaching assistant interviews with top 10 question strategies, example answers, and essential preparation tips. Get ready for interview success!

Zen Educate Content Team

15 Sept 2024

5

min read

Teaching Assistant (TA) Interview Questions You Should Prepare For

Ace teaching assistant interviews with top 10 question strategies, example answers, and essential preparation tips. Get ready for interview success!

Zen Educate Content Team

15 Sept 2024

5

min read

Teaching Assistant (TA) Interview Questions You Should Prepare For

Ace teaching assistant interviews with top 10 question strategies, example answers, and essential preparation tips. Get ready for interview success!

Zen Educate Content Team

15 Sept 2024

5

min read

Teacher Salary Guide: How Much Can UK Teachers Expect to Earn in 2024-25?

What do teachers get paid in 2024-25?

Zen Educate Content Team

8 Sept 2024

5

min read

Teacher Salary Guide: How Much Can UK Teachers Expect to Earn in 2024-25?

What do teachers get paid in 2024-25?

Zen Educate Content Team

8 Sept 2024

5

min read

Teacher Salary Guide: How Much Can UK Teachers Expect to Earn in 2024-25?

What do teachers get paid in 2024-25?

Zen Educate Content Team

8 Sept 2024

5

min read

Teacher Salary Guide: How Much Can UK Teachers Expect to Earn in 2024-25?

What do teachers get paid in 2024-25?

Zen Educate Content Team

8 Sept 2024

5

min read

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For Schools

For Schools

Resources to help school leaders support their staff and students

How to build an effective anti-bullying school community

To mark anti-bullying week 2023, our Safeguarding Advisor Lisa has put together 3 resource recommendations to help us...

Lisa May Thornley, Safeguarding and SEN Advisor

12 Nov 2023

5

min read

How to build an effective anti-bullying school community

To mark anti-bullying week 2023, our Safeguarding Advisor Lisa has put together 3 resource recommendations to help us...

Lisa May Thornley, Safeguarding and SEN Advisor

12 Nov 2023

5

min read

How to build an effective anti-bullying school community

To mark anti-bullying week 2023, our Safeguarding Advisor Lisa has put together 3 resource recommendations to help us...

Lisa May Thornley, Safeguarding and SEN Advisor

12 Nov 2023

5

min read

How to build an effective anti-bullying school community

To mark anti-bullying week 2023, our Safeguarding Advisor Lisa has put together 3 resource recommendations to help us...

Lisa May Thornley, Safeguarding and SEN Advisor

12 Nov 2023

5

min read

10 Makaton Signs for Beginners!

Get your Makaton career started with our quick and easy guide!

Andrew King

10 Aug 2023

5

min read

10 Makaton Signs for Beginners!

Get your Makaton career started with our quick and easy guide!

Andrew King

10 Aug 2023

5

min read

10 Makaton Signs for Beginners!

Get your Makaton career started with our quick and easy guide!

Andrew King

10 Aug 2023

5

min read

10 Makaton Signs for Beginners!

Get your Makaton career started with our quick and easy guide!

Andrew King

10 Aug 2023

5

min read

Great Science Share for Schools 2023: How can you get involved?

To mark anti-bullying week 2023, our Safeguarding Advisor Lisa has put together 3 resource recommendations to help us...

Andrew King

21 Mar 2023

5

min read

Great Science Share for Schools 2023: How can you get involved?

To mark anti-bullying week 2023, our Safeguarding Advisor Lisa has put together 3 resource recommendations to help us...

Andrew King

21 Mar 2023

5

min read

Great Science Share for Schools 2023: How can you get involved?

To mark anti-bullying week 2023, our Safeguarding Advisor Lisa has put together 3 resource recommendations to help us...

Andrew King

21 Mar 2023

5

min read

Great Science Share for Schools 2023: How can you get involved?

To mark anti-bullying week 2023, our Safeguarding Advisor Lisa has put together 3 resource recommendations to help us...

Andrew King

21 Mar 2023

5

min read

Three reasons to have early conversations about September staff

Here are three reasons why some schools are getting ahead by advertising vacancies now to broaden their reach and secure talent for the next academic year.

Vivienne Chan

8 Feb 2023

4

min read

Three reasons to have early conversations about September staff

Here are three reasons why some schools are getting ahead by advertising vacancies now to broaden their reach and secure talent for the next academic year.

Vivienne Chan

8 Feb 2023

4

min read

Three reasons to have early conversations about September staff

Here are three reasons why some schools are getting ahead by advertising vacancies now to broaden their reach and secure talent for the next academic year.

Vivienne Chan

8 Feb 2023

4

min read

Three reasons to have early conversations about September staff

Here are three reasons why some schools are getting ahead by advertising vacancies now to broaden their reach and secure talent for the next academic year.

Vivienne Chan

8 Feb 2023

4

min read

Introduction to Emotion Coaching

What is emotion coaching, and how could you incorporate it into your practices?

Clare Burroughs

30 Jan 2023

4

min read

Introduction to Emotion Coaching

What is emotion coaching, and how could you incorporate it into your practices?

Clare Burroughs

30 Jan 2023

4

min read

Introduction to Emotion Coaching

What is emotion coaching, and how could you incorporate it into your practices?

Clare Burroughs

30 Jan 2023

4

min read

Introduction to Emotion Coaching

What is emotion coaching, and how could you incorporate it into your practices?

Clare Burroughs

30 Jan 2023

4

min read

Navigating the Transition From Deputy Head to Acting Head

Stepping into the top job? Read one Headteacher’s advice on how to prepare for the challenges ahead.

Primary School Headteacher

9 Jan 2023

4

min read

Navigating the Transition From Deputy Head to Acting Head

Stepping into the top job? Read one Headteacher’s advice on how to prepare for the challenges ahead.

Primary School Headteacher

9 Jan 2023

4

min read

Navigating the Transition From Deputy Head to Acting Head

Stepping into the top job? Read one Headteacher’s advice on how to prepare for the challenges ahead.

Primary School Headteacher

9 Jan 2023

4

min read

Navigating the Transition From Deputy Head to Acting Head

Stepping into the top job? Read one Headteacher’s advice on how to prepare for the challenges ahead.

Primary School Headteacher

9 Jan 2023

4

min read

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Zen Updates

Zen Updates

Insight into Zen HQ: who we are, how we work and what we stand for

Zen: A different way to work in education

Come and work at Zen HQ!

Chloe & Grace, Talent Partners at Zen Educate

1 Oct 2023

5

min read

Zen: A different way to work in education

Come and work at Zen HQ!

Chloe & Grace, Talent Partners at Zen Educate

1 Oct 2023

5

min read

Zen: A different way to work in education

Come and work at Zen HQ!

Chloe & Grace, Talent Partners at Zen Educate

1 Oct 2023

5

min read

Zen: A different way to work in education

Come and work at Zen HQ!

Chloe & Grace, Talent Partners at Zen Educate

1 Oct 2023

5

min read

World Mental Health Day: Zen Employee Appreciation

We are incredibly fortunate to work with a remarkable group of people striving to do good each day. The community built through Zen is diversely passionate about the cause that brought us all together, and one that looks out for each other along the way.

Wave and Chloe

6 Oct 2022

3

min read

World Mental Health Day: Zen Employee Appreciation

We are incredibly fortunate to work with a remarkable group of people striving to do good each day. The community built through Zen is diversely passionate about the cause that brought us all together, and one that looks out for each other along the way.

Wave and Chloe

6 Oct 2022

3

min read

World Mental Health Day: Zen Employee Appreciation

We are incredibly fortunate to work with a remarkable group of people striving to do good each day. The community built through Zen is diversely passionate about the cause that brought us all together, and one that looks out for each other along the way.

Wave and Chloe

6 Oct 2022

3

min read

World Mental Health Day: Zen Employee Appreciation

We are incredibly fortunate to work with a remarkable group of people striving to do good each day. The community built through Zen is diversely passionate about the cause that brought us all together, and one that looks out for each other along the way.

Wave and Chloe

6 Oct 2022

3

min read

Zen Educate x The Hygiene Bank for International Women’s Day

For International Women’s Day, join us in combating hygiene poverty by supporting The Hygiene Bank, an impactful community-based charity.

Vivienne C (she/her)

6 Mar 2022

2

min read

Zen Educate x The Hygiene Bank for International Women’s Day

For International Women’s Day, join us in combating hygiene poverty by supporting The Hygiene Bank, an impactful community-based charity.

Vivienne C (she/her)

6 Mar 2022

2

min read

Zen Educate x The Hygiene Bank for International Women’s Day

For International Women’s Day, join us in combating hygiene poverty by supporting The Hygiene Bank, an impactful community-based charity.

Vivienne C (she/her)

6 Mar 2022

2

min read

Zen Educate x The Hygiene Bank for International Women’s Day

For International Women’s Day, join us in combating hygiene poverty by supporting The Hygiene Bank, an impactful community-based charity.

Vivienne C (she/her)

6 Mar 2022

2

min read

10 with Zen

10 with Zen

10 minute conversations with passionate school leaders about challenges and best practice

Al and Marking: Can ChatGPT mark work? with Daisy Christodoulou

Can ChatGPT mark school work? Should teachers be using AI? How good actually is it? We spoke with Daisy Christodoulou of No More Marking to investigate.

Andrew King

11 Sept 2023

1

min read

Al and Marking: Can ChatGPT mark work? with Daisy Christodoulou

Can ChatGPT mark school work? Should teachers be using AI? How good actually is it? We spoke with Daisy Christodoulou of No More Marking to investigate.

Andrew King

11 Sept 2023

1

min read

Al and Marking: Can ChatGPT mark work? with Daisy Christodoulou

Can ChatGPT mark school work? Should teachers be using AI? How good actually is it? We spoke with Daisy Christodoulou of No More Marking to investigate.

Andrew King

11 Sept 2023

1

min read

Al and Marking: Can ChatGPT mark work? with Daisy Christodoulou

Can ChatGPT mark school work? Should teachers be using AI? How good actually is it? We spoke with Daisy Christodoulou of No More Marking to investigate.

Andrew King

11 Sept 2023

1

min read

Self-regulation in the Early Years Sector with Dr. Mine Conkbayir and Rachel Buckler

We speak with neuroscience author Dr. Mine Conkbayir and Early Years expert Rachel Buckler about the crucial importance of self-regulation.

Andrew King

30 Mar 2023

1

min read

Self-regulation in the Early Years Sector with Dr. Mine Conkbayir and Rachel Buckler

We speak with neuroscience author Dr. Mine Conkbayir and Early Years expert Rachel Buckler about the crucial importance of self-regulation.

Andrew King

30 Mar 2023

1

min read

Self-regulation in the Early Years Sector with Dr. Mine Conkbayir and Rachel Buckler

We speak with neuroscience author Dr. Mine Conkbayir and Early Years expert Rachel Buckler about the crucial importance of self-regulation.

Andrew King

30 Mar 2023

1

min read

Self-regulation in the Early Years Sector with Dr. Mine Conkbayir and Rachel Buckler

We speak with neuroscience author Dr. Mine Conkbayir and Early Years expert Rachel Buckler about the crucial importance of self-regulation.

Andrew King

30 Mar 2023

1

min read

Women Leaders in Education with Shanaz Hussain

Celebrate International Women's Day 2023 with insight from Headteacher and WomenEd Network Leader, Shanaz Hussain.

Andrew King

7 Mar 2023

1

min read

Women Leaders in Education with Shanaz Hussain

Celebrate International Women's Day 2023 with insight from Headteacher and WomenEd Network Leader, Shanaz Hussain.

Andrew King

7 Mar 2023

1

min read

Women Leaders in Education with Shanaz Hussain

Celebrate International Women's Day 2023 with insight from Headteacher and WomenEd Network Leader, Shanaz Hussain.

Andrew King

7 Mar 2023

1

min read

Women Leaders in Education with Shanaz Hussain

Celebrate International Women's Day 2023 with insight from Headteacher and WomenEd Network Leader, Shanaz Hussain.

Andrew King

7 Mar 2023

1

min read

Modelling wellbeing as a school leader with Patrick Ottley-O'Connor

Headteacher Patrick Ottley-O'Connor talks wellbeing, the importance of self-care, and his pet tortoise Hurricane.

Andrew King

11 Jan 2023

1

min read

Modelling wellbeing as a school leader with Patrick Ottley-O'Connor

Headteacher Patrick Ottley-O'Connor talks wellbeing, the importance of self-care, and his pet tortoise Hurricane.

Andrew King

11 Jan 2023

1

min read

Modelling wellbeing as a school leader with Patrick Ottley-O'Connor

Headteacher Patrick Ottley-O'Connor talks wellbeing, the importance of self-care, and his pet tortoise Hurricane.

Andrew King

11 Jan 2023

1

min read

Modelling wellbeing as a school leader with Patrick Ottley-O'Connor

Headteacher Patrick Ottley-O'Connor talks wellbeing, the importance of self-care, and his pet tortoise Hurricane.

Andrew King

11 Jan 2023

1

min read

Supporting Children Through Grief Recovery

We speak with Headteacher Deborah Brown about supporting children with grief and loss.

Andrew King

16 Nov 2022

1

min read

Supporting Children Through Grief Recovery

We speak with Headteacher Deborah Brown about supporting children with grief and loss.

Andrew King

16 Nov 2022

1

min read

Supporting Children Through Grief Recovery

We speak with Headteacher Deborah Brown about supporting children with grief and loss.

Andrew King

16 Nov 2022

1

min read

Supporting Children Through Grief Recovery

We speak with Headteacher Deborah Brown about supporting children with grief and loss.

Andrew King

16 Nov 2022

1

min read

Hope in the Early Years Crisis with LEYF's June O'Sullivan

LEYF CEO June O'Sullivan joins us to discuss the recruitment crisis currently facing Early Years education.

Andrew King

12 Sept 2022

1

min read

Hope in the Early Years Crisis with LEYF's June O'Sullivan

LEYF CEO June O'Sullivan joins us to discuss the recruitment crisis currently facing Early Years education.

Andrew King

12 Sept 2022

1

min read

Hope in the Early Years Crisis with LEYF's June O'Sullivan

LEYF CEO June O'Sullivan joins us to discuss the recruitment crisis currently facing Early Years education.

Andrew King

12 Sept 2022

1

min read

Hope in the Early Years Crisis with LEYF's June O'Sullivan

LEYF CEO June O'Sullivan joins us to discuss the recruitment crisis currently facing Early Years education.

Andrew King

12 Sept 2022

1

min read

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