Teaching and Beaching

I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list

A recent university graduate from Wales, UK. I'm a qualified teacher and this is my journey into Newly Qualified Teacher-hood in Kuwait, and all the places I go in between.

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Your NQT Year - Home or Away?

You're well on your way to becoming a qualified teacher and all of your hard work during your training is soon to become worth the wait....

Jen Light

Dec 1, 20186 min read

Teaching in Kuwait: A Day in the Life

Thinking of taking the leap and leaving the UK teaching system? Want to know what it's REALLY like day-to-day here? If you're wondering...

Jen Light

Nov 16, 20183 min read

I'm in Kuwait!

Ok. I'm fully aware I haven't updated this blog in nearly 2 months. I'm sorry! Have you ever started a new job? Graduated university?...

Jen Light

Sep 26, 20182 min read

Finding Your NQT Role (… and why going overseas is a viable option!)

After three years as a trainee teacher, or 4 years including a PGCE, you've finally gained your Qualified Teacher Status. Now comes the...

Jen Light

Jul 28, 20184 min read

Confessions of a Trainee Teacher

In 3 days I become a university graduate! It's a time in my life I didn't think I'd see, as I never saw myself going to university....

Jen Light

Jul 16, 20186 min read

Find Your Light

You never know what someone has been through. They can tell you their past, but they can be selective about it. The happy, extraverted,...

Jen Light

Jul 8, 20185 min read

Copenhagen - You COULD travel the world...

From 6-9th June, I was lucky enough to visit Copenhagen, Denmark. As we landed, the flight path took us directly over the ocean onto the...

Jen Light

Jul 3, 20182 min read

Berlin Blog

Berlin, Berlin, Berlin. It was an accidental trip. My best friend and I booked it as a result of a night out, and initially, it should...

Jen Light

Jul 3, 20181 min read