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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Dan Milmo and Lauren Almeida

Teach First job applicants will get in-person interviews after more apply using AI

2 young students working with teacher on a 3d printer
Teach First said there had been a near-30% increase in applications for teaching jobs this year, with AI playing a significant role. Photograph: Adrian Sherratt/Alamy

One of the UK’s biggest recruiters is accelerating a plan to switch towards more frequent face-to-face assessments as university graduates become increasingly reliant on using artificial intelligence to apply for jobs.

Teach First, a charity which fast-tracks graduates into teaching jobs, said it planned to bring forward a move away from predominantly written assignments – where AI could give applicants hidden help – to setting more assessments where candidates carry out tasks such as giving “micro lessons” to assessors.

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