Writing the application: You will want your personal statement to be just that – personal. So, make sure you include information about your ethos, passions and interests and how they will help you when working in the specific school you are
“Include something about your outside interests but not too much. This will show you to be more of a rounded person – you are not just about all things work.” @literatelady – Senior Lecturer in Education at Plymouth Marjon University
How to structure your application: - Read carefully what your employer wants, - Personal statements should be no longer than two sides of A4, - It should be clear and is easy to read, - Make sure you know enough about the school to personalise your
"Inform yourself. Look at the school, check out the website, even drive around the block, because that will give you a feeling of the people who are in the area, the children, how they respond, how they feel about the school.” Jen Veal –
“You're not just looking for a job, essentially, it's much bigger than that. You are looking for the right job.” Steve Hardy - Education Consultant on behalf of @NASUWT, The Teachers Union.
Teacher recruitment runs on a unique timescale. As a trainee teacher, you need to know how it works. Here is everything you need to know when applying for your first teaching job. A thread. @MarjonTEP #SchoolJobs #TeachingJobs
Stop scrolling We’re looking for social savvy students to create content to showcase the best of Marjon across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and YouTube. This is a flexible and paid position open to current Marjon Students: https:/
You can still book a space on our Postgraduate Open Evening this Thursday Marjon ranked first out of 88 UK institutions for contact with lecturers, for assessment and for Education courses in the latest Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey. Book now
We’ve been working with our partner @NextStepsSW to showcase how studying at higher education level offers a wealth of courses, industry standard facilities, professional resources and personal support https://t.co/QB6MHeMTAg #highereducation
“During this climate crisis, the way we tell these stories is crucial and that’s something I’m exploring with my journalism students at Marjon – so many of them have an interest in environmental issues which is great to see.” Go Toxic Free
Anna is a journalist specialising in sustainability issues with 20years of experience working in the media. She writes regularly for @guardian, @dailytelegraph, @coastmag and others, and is passionate about environmental education. She teaches on
Huge congratulations to journalism lecturer @AnnaTurns on the publication of her book Go Toxic Free has been written as a guide to making important changes to our lifestyles to help reduce the impact of chemical pollution. @JaM_at_Marjon
Our Campus Tours are bespoke to every booking. These tours are organised and developed specifically for you, to meet your needs, and to get your questions answered. Your tour guide will be hand picked based on your course of interest Book now: https:
Great to see Marjon university featured in this fab @Plymouth_Live article by @HEDanielClark ♥ We are working hard to make Marjon one of the greenest universities in the country and we’re committed to zero carbon by 2030. @MarjonSustaina1 https:/
In November 2021, @plymouthcc announced a new multi-agency Commission to tackle violence against women and girls. This survey aims to reach as many local people as possible, in order to understand how violence affects women and girls. @MarjonSU https
5 tips on how to battle the blues Remember, student support is available to offer advice and guidance. Student Support & Wellbeing staff are available for pre-booked appointments and scheduled drop-ins. More information: https://t.co/UCZaraRudH
Our first ever Weekend Teaser Which football manager is famously known for "parking the bus"? Do you know the answer? This football-themed question was given to us by the lecturers of our @MarjonFootball and @Marjon_FBSci courses:
A huge congratulations to Provost and Professor of Education, @UniEducator, for earning the highest level of recognition from all three education sectors’ professional bodies in the UK Tanya leads Education Research at Marjon. Well done, Tanya!
Calling all students, we want to hear about your experiences and ideas We need students to participate in our research, looking at assessment and feedback information. To get involved please DM: @dynamicallyfit1, @chantalbuxton or @marjonpsych
You’ll see a trainee Osteopath who will treat you under the supervision of a fully qualified Osteopath. The conditions we can help with include back pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, circulatory problems, cervicogenic headache, arthritic pain,
Free consultations for new patients during Osteopathy exam week. On January 26 & 27 we’ll be examining our Osteopathy students. Free consultations are open to anyone aged 4 or over, including students, staff and the general public. Book now: https:
Reminder: Staff photos If any staff would like to have their photo taken for the website or to update an old one, there will be drop-in sessions this Wednesday and Thursday. Sessions will be taking place in The View between 11 am - 1 pm. More
The free places are limited and are allocated on a first come first serve basis, so we encourage you to apply now for the next start date which is September 2022.
If you are not already working in Early Years then a training bursary of £2-5K may be available to you. These places are available to graduates only, either from Marjon or any other UK university. Interested? Find out more at https://t.co/wPR7HKra8p
If you already work in Early Years you’ll earn while you learn. You’ll attend uni for study days and the rest of the time you’ll work in your setting, which will receive a £7000 training grant to meet the costs of supporting your training
THREAD Free places are now available for our Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years with Initial Teacher Training (EYITT), which awards Early Years Teacher Status. #TeamEarlyChildhood #EYTagteam #EYMatters #TeamEC #EarlyYears #EYFS
“The long covid programme was a great placement opportunity, working alongside a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.” BSc Sports Therapy student, Zac Killen. Read more here: https://t.co/ZLikJ21haa @UHP_NHS @MarjonLab @MarjonHealth
The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2021 results are in Marjon ranks number 1 in the UK for contact with staff, assessment and education-based courses, 4th for support for students, 6th for teaching, and 5th best overall for postgraduate study.
We love Plymouth ❤ There are so many beautiful places to take a stroll and unwind. The Barbican is one of those idyllic spots, perfect for a winter weekend walk. https://t.co/1IHMSB5ZlV
Did you know we offer a 20% discount on course fees to Marjon alumni when they join a postgraduate programme? (Discount does not apply to PGCE or to progression to MPhil or PhD). Find out more at our Postgraduate Open Evening on Thursday 27 January:
We're delighted to be offering in-person enhanced campus tours this month❤ Visit our spacious, green campus, and see what makes Marjon special. Chat to our Applicant Support Officer who will give you all the information you need. Book now:
Wondering what accommodation looks like at Marjon? All students studying for the first time at our Plymouth campus will be guaranteed either a room on campus or in off-site accommodation. An accommodation tour and photo gallery can be viewed here: