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How do I give evidence if I'm not in a managerial role?

Today’s question is a common question that I'm asked by clients.

I am currently filling out the deputy principal application form and looking at this doc but where I am struggling is regarding answering some of the major questions (seeing as I am not in a managerial role - and some of these questions are written regarding what you are doing already). Would the language be a case of "I would" rather than I do - or what would be your advice here? Getting the language right is really stumping me.…

Nov 29, 2022 07:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #jobapplications, #careercoaching, #AP, #Job Applications, #DeputyPrincipal, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #STARtechnique, #SAF, #AP1, #AP2 & #jobs

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How do you answer the question on the vision for the role/vision for the school?

This question is one I get again and again from clients and they need to put their thinking caps on!

How do you answer the question on the vision for the role/vision for the school?

One thing that I noticed when I began leadership coaching is that teachers sometimes were sometimes frustrated and they could sometimes use this question as a chance to vent. For this question, I always recommend that the energy is positive. This question IS NOT a chance to rant and tell them what you believe is g…

Nov 22, 2022 10:04am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #Career Change, #Uncertainty, #Opportunity, #AP1, #AP2, #primaryschoolteacher, #Leadership, Learning, #whatcanido, #News, Leadership, #Quality Education, #Mock Interviews for Primary, #primarymockinterview, #DeputyPrincipal, #Interview questions, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #careercoaching, #jobapplications, #teachers, #Interview, #leadership, #Mock Interview Preparation Primary, #Confidence, #principal & #CPD

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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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What's the difference between The Teachers' Promotion Club and 1-1 services with you?

This question has come up a little in my clarity calls with interested teachers so I'm sharing a little about what you can expect inside the club!

Pros of The Teachers' Promotion Club

1. Exclusive Trainings

Inside The Teachers' Promotion Club we delve deeper into themes that come up in interviews like Time Management, how to deal with the conflict question and lots of in-depth information about the LAOS document. Some of the trainings are paid masterclasses that I've held teachers have invested…

Sep 14, 2022 03:44pm

By Orla Dempsey

Under #News, #leadership, #AP1, #primaryschoolteacher, #DeputyPrincipal, #AP2, #TeacherIreland, #jobapplications, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #Teaching & Learning

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What do I need to do to improve my teaching job application?

I see you. Doubting your SAF - wondering if there’s anything that you can do to improve it, if there’s some secret that others know that you don’t.

If this sounds like you then - you’re in luck!

I've created a quiz that helps teachers pinpoint exactly where they are in their job application process.

Do you want to find out - where YOU are at? It takes just a few minutes and you will get personalized results and actions that you can take to improve your job applications.

Click here to do the quiz: ht…

Jul 7, 2022 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #News, #jobapplications, #careercoaching, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #saf, #AP1, #AP2, #jobs, #Múinteoir & #CPD

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AP and Principal Application Preparation. How to Prepare for Domain 2: Managing an Organisation.

Every year I work with many experienced teachers applying for positions in management roles in their school and beyond. Here we look at how you can outline your experience in managing an organisation.

Highlighting your managerial skills and capabilities

In your extensive experience as a teacher, you have no doubt faced many managerial issues. Reflecting on challenges and how you overcame them, initiatives you may have facilitated, staff you mentored, and tricky situations you helped to resolv…

May 19, 2022 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #AP, #DeputyPrincipal, #jobapplications, #leadership, #permanentjob, #postprimaryteacher, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #primaryschoolteacher, #principal, #AssistantPrincipal, #TeacherIreland, #Múinteoir, #MúinteoirBunscoile, #MúinteoirMeánscoile, #Teaching, Learning & #LAOS

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CV template for teachers

I've created an education-focused CV template that's helped 100s of teachers get clear on what a great CV is.

Would you like the template now?

Get yours here.

May 16, 2022 09:54pm

By Orla Dempsey

Under #News, #jobapplications, #careercoaching, #AP1, #AP2, #jobs, #cpd, CV Review, #cv, #CV Writing, #Teaching & Learning

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Creating a Guiding Vision for Your School - The Core Values Approach

I regularly ask questions my 1-1 interview leadership coaching clients about the guiding vision of their school. Their replies are always really interesting.

From a coaching perspective, developing an awareness of your core values is really important.

My top 3 core values are commitment, growth and variety. When I make decisions about events, situations, investments etc. - each decision will revolve around my need for variety, commitment and growth. If I don’t experience these things then I feel s…

Mar 31, 2022 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #News, #jobapplications, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #DeputyPrincipal, #primarymockinterview, #STARtechnique, #primaryschoolteacher, #AP1, #AP2, #Uncertainty, #AssistantPrincipal, #Primary, #Leadership, #postprimaryteacher, #principal, #Growth mindset, #Quality Education, #Teaching & Learning

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Your Inside Guide to Looking at Our Schools – A support document for aspiring and existing school leaders

Picking up this document – whether to self-reflect or when applying for a new role in management is a good idea to allow you to align with your current teaching practices. Working on your career vs working in your career – there’s a difference! Looking at our schools is a great document to allow for self-reflection.

There are a number of elements outlined in this document that you should consider when working on your career.

1. Reflection

Reflection is key to teaching and this framework serves as a…

Aug 16, 2021 08:00am

By Mary Dillon

Under #Leadership, #Career, #CPD, #Confidence, #Teacher, #Job Applications, #leadership, #primarymockinterview, #teachers, #careercoaching, #jobapplications & #permanentjob

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Preparing for interviews: Ask yourself ‘What else?’

There is one particular question I love to ask my clients when we are trying to figure out all of their talents and capabilities. That question is; What else? As many of the educators I meet are hardworking, modest professionals who show up and get the job done, they often find it hard to declare what is so great about themselves. Once we start to delve into their capabilities and strengths together, I ask them to delve deeper.

Identifying your strengths

Brainstorming is a great way to start to di…

Jul 26, 2021 08:00am

By Mary Dillon

Under #Teacher, #Confidence, #Education, #Psychometric Testing, #Growth mindset, Strengths, #careercoaching, #education, #primaryschoolteacher, #leadership, #jobapplications, #sellingyourself, #whatcanido, #postprimaryteacher, #primarymockinterviewpreparation & #primarymockinterview

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#jobapplications

How do I give evidence if I'm not in a managerial role?

How do you answer the question on the vision for the role/vision for the school?

What do principals want in teachers?

What's the difference between The Teachers' Promotion Club and 1-1 services with you?

What do I need to do to improve my teaching job application?

AP and Principal Application Preparation. How to Prepare for Domain 2: Managing an Organisation.

Highlighting your managerial skills and capabilities

CV template for teachers

Creating a Guiding Vision for Your School - The Core Values Approach

Your Inside Guide to Looking at Our Schools – A support document for aspiring and existing school leaders

1. Reflection

Preparing for interviews: Ask yourself ‘What else?’

Identifying your strengths

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