Posts by Idris Musty

In this blog post, Megan Smith (English Teacher, Excel in Key Subjects) recalls the experience she had teaching in India. In June last year, I stepped on a plane with my boarding pass in hand – the destination read ‘New Delhi’. Whilst this was not to be my first time teaching abroad, having taught for…

With exams looming on the horizon, here are some steps you could follow to ensure maximum performance later in the year. Remember planning is key… Organisation  Relationships: Family and friends should be aware of your exam timetable, revision timetable and how much you value success in your course of study. These key players will always…

Natural academic ability While it is true that, in any selected group of successful people, one will find very bright and naturally talented individuals, it is also the case that, if you look carefully, you will find that there are also people who do not necessarily have the highest IQ in the same group. I…

Action and behaviour by the child We are all a product of our behaviour and any success we are enjoying at present is usually as a result of the actions we have taken in the past. When we speak about action and behaviour, the words that come to mind include priority, organisation, habit, discipline, association,…

High Quality and Effective Office Manager / Receptionist As part of our rapid growth, Excel in Key Subjects is looking for an effective Office Manager who will also act as a front person to meet visitors. We require someone who is well-organised, focused and is able to make tangible contributions within a progressive and dynamic…

Required to teach on Saturdays during term-time or during school holiday breaks. Extra Income for Committed & Experienced Teachers.  A very generous daily rate is available for a suitably qualified teacher You need to have years of teaching experience within British schools at secondary school level You need to have taught your subject for a few…

Part-time Office Assistant Required – Croydon and Greenwich Admin position We are looking for an Office Assistant to work on Saturday mornings from 8am to 3pm. The job is mainly during school term time and it would suit someone who lives near Croydon or Greenwich. There is the possibility of an additional one or two…

Abraham Lincoln said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I’ll spend the first four sharpening the axe.” It may not be so readily apparent how the quote by this great man applies to certain fields of endeavour, but, for education, it is perfectly fitting. If you think about it, taking a…

It is wrong to assume that the more we spend, the more value we get. This applies to everything, and gifts and presents are an essential part of that. It is incorrect to assume that the more expensive the gift, the more the receiver appreciates it. This is something about which we parents need to…