Blog
Our Schools Blog brings you the latest insights and developments from the education industry. As well as expert analysis and advice, you’ll also find product demos and developments from our team. From the latest recruitment trends to staff training and retention, here you’ll find a range of useful information to help make your job easier.
How to get your first teaching job
We know it can feel like a big task to start applying for your first teaching job – so we’ve put together a handy guide to take you through the process step-by-step.
7 ways to hone your job search to find the right school
Selecting a workplace that really suits you can be difficult. Here’s our seven-point checklist for making sure you find the perfect role for you.
Reading between the lines of a job description
Writing a job application can be daunting – here’s our translation of a few statements commonly found in job descriptions, so you can understand what they really mean.
Interview tips for teaching jobs: 5 ways to make a great first impression
At a job interview, first impressions matter. Here are five of our interview tips for teaching jobs, so you can make sure the panel remembers you for all the right reasons.
Signs of domestic abuse in children: safeguarding against domestic abuse in schools
Safeguarding against domestic abuse in schools might involve a child who is being abused themselves, or a child witnessing abuse between parents. Learn how to identify when a child at your school might be experiencing domestic abuse and what to do if you suspect abuse.
Signs of dyscalculia and how to support children with dyscalculia
Children with dyscalculia tend to struggle with maths and number-related problems. Learn how to spot signs of dyscalculia and how to support children with this condition in the classroom.
Dyslexia support in schools
Learn all about dyslexia, including what exactly it is, signs of dyslexia and how teachers can support dyslexia in the classroom.
What the Tes Safeguarding Report 2026 will reveal
This Safeguarding Awareness Week, we have published our 2026 Safeguarding Report. Here is why it matters and what it can give you that no other safeguarding resource currently does.
The AI safeguarding risk is here: is your school ready?
The Internet Watch Foundation has documented changes in the online harm landscape that should stop every safeguarding lead in their tracks. Most schools do not have the protocols they would need if a case arrived tomorrow. Here is what we know, and what the Tes Safeguarding Report reveals about how schools are responding.
How to communicate with parents ahead of parents’ evenings (templates included)
Parents’ evenings are an essential opportunity for teachers to engage parents in their school community – but communication between school and families comes with a lot of admin. Here’s our practical guide for schools on how to communicate with parents ahead of parents’ evenings, including timing, tone, and ready‑to‑use templates.
How schools can be adaptable in uncertain times
As schools across the UK face new and ongoing challenges, being able to adapt in the face of uncertainty is more important than ever. Learn what it means for a school to be truly adaptable, and how having the right tools can help you get there.
How leaders can ensure protected time for teachers: teacher PPA and wellbeing
Teacher PPA is key to improved outcomes and better teacher wellbeing. Explore how using the right tool can simplify time management in your school, saving staff time and helping you ensure protected time for teachers.
Who is protecting the people who protect everyone else?
The designated safeguarding lead (DSL) is the most complex welfare role in your school. It is also, in many settings, one of the most unsupported. New research reveals what the DSL role looks like in 2026 – and what we know should concern every headteacher and board.
Exam stress: how teachers can reduce stress and anxiety during exam season
As exam season approaches, young people across the UK are likely experiencing and managing exam stress. Here’s our guidance for teachers on how to reduce stress and anxiety during exams, including supporting teenagers with exam stress, how to prepare students for exams and how to combat exam stress.