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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, character, persistence and so on. For teenagers these days, there are two areas which are really external factors and need to be controlled very carefully. […]

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 small organisation. There will be flexibility between 3 to 5 days a week, but this must include Saturdays during school term time. The successful candidate […]

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 years. The position may include teaching some A-Level as well as GCSE / IGCSE. This position is for teachers who are committed and have the […]

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 days of weekday work for the right candidate. This additional weekday role will be based at our main new office location in Central London. The […]

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 major examination in particular subjects lasts for just an hour or two – a maximum of four to six hours if you count all the […]

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 educate our young people. I well remember times when we spent a lot of money on a particular present for my son, only for him […]

Theresa May, the new prime minister, is bravely pushing ahead with her plan to create more grammar schools despite a mountain of opposition from the liberal elite and middle classes, most of whom are opposed to grammar school – at least in public! Range of schools that we have  At the moment, we have three main types of schools in Britain: Fee Paying, Grammar and Comprehensive. I deliberately refer to all state schools that do not use academic selection as […]

One of the good things about autumn is that after a long summer break, students, teachers and even parents are all ready to start the whole routine of school and all that goes with it all over again in September. For parents, it may include the school run and driving the young ones to sports and other extra-curricular activities. As a teacher I always looked forward to September, despite the fact that I’ve enjoyed my summer break. There is something […]