Teaching in Independent Private Schools
All staff in private schools work closely together and have common aims: to provide best possible learning environment, to motivate pupils to work hard and achieve their goals, and to encourage each child to develop his or her personality and interests so that they leave as confident and well-rounded young people.
Each independent school has its own ethos, methods and specialisms and teachers and administrators alike collaborate to make the school a happy, safe place where children can study and play both as individuals and in teams, as well as gain lifeskills for their future years.
Teachers working in private schools enjoy the advantages derived from the fact that parents are paying customers and are therefore keen to realise the benefits of their investment in their children's education. The school has been chosen by the family, rather than being the only one with places available in a catchment area. If the school has a selective admissions policy, the pupils will be of a known academic ability and parents will support them all the way to achieve and perhaps surpass their aims and expectations. This relationship between parents and school means that discpline problems are few, contributing much to the children's overall experience and success.
Classes are usually smaller than in an equivalent state school, enabling high levels of individual attention for all students, particularly if they need additional help or extended learning opportunities. Private schools tend to favour traditional methods of teaching, but embrace readily new ideas and technology that will enhance pupils' school experience and progress.
