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How I Went from Class Teacher to 6 Figure Leadership Mentor

In 2014, I took a career break. Applying for it was one of the most terrifying experiences of my life. the last 9 years have been an incredible journey and step by step I've hit my target for 2023. I'm thrilled.

In terms of the start of this journey - I procrastinated about asking for the time off until 😆 my principal trumped me and asked me a few days before the deadline if I was taking a career break. I stumbled and stuttered and said "yes maybe - that was something I was thinking about. I …

Dec 25, 2023 06:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #Career Change, #Confidence, InspiringSchools, #Education, #powerofvisualization, #BoostYourFocus, #EducationCareers & #CareerInspiration

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What do principals want in teachers?

My key piece of study for 2020, was asking a wide variety of primary and second-level principals what they actually want in teachers in their schools. *These points are a shortened version of my freebie for teachers. Get the full version here . Their answers included:

Top necessary skills: teamwork, communication, emotional intelligence, flexibility, leadership potential, enthusiasm
Knowledge of the subject area
Passion for teaching and willingness to develop their practice
A personality t…

Oct 21, 2022 03:37pm

By Orla Dempsey

Under #jobapplications, #Career, #Teacher, #careerbreak, #CV, #Interview questions, #EdTech, #Teaching, Leadership & InspiringSchools

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