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How is LAOS 2022 different to the LAOS 2016 version?

How is the LAOS 2022 different to the 2016 version?

I've always loved the Looking at Our Schools Document because it provides us, as teachers, with a framework to assess and reflect on how we are developing as professionals. I created a resource with practical questions that help teachers to reflect on how they are progressing in their careers. You'll find it here.

As we progress and make changes in the education system the LAOS document is a fantastic place to allow career and executive coaches to support schools as an organisation and their sc…

Dec 1, 2022 07:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #Uncertainty, #primaryschoolteacher, #AP1, #AP2, #jobs, #teachers, #permanentjob, #jobapplications, #careercoaching, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #Interview questions, #EdTech, #DeputyPrincipal, #primarymockinterview, #Teacher, #News, #Career, #Quality Education, #ourschools, #LAOS & #Lookingatourschools

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How do I answer what is your vision for the school/post of responsibility?

My clients often find this question tricky! Why? Because they haven't taken the time to dream about the changes they could make. A great way to think about it is - If you had a magic wand and you could make changes - what would they be?

Here are some further tips:

Be authentic – Think about what difference you would love to make in the school. Reflect: How would the school be different in 5 years’ time? What opportunities might the staff, pupils and community have? How would they be acting?…

Oct 24, 2022 07:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #Career, #primaryschoolteacher, #careercoaching, #Teacher, #education, #jobs, #opportunity, #teachers, #teacher, #Interview, #Interview questions, #primarymockinterview, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #postprimaryteacher, #principal, #permanentjob, #AP positions, #AP, #DeputyPrincipal, #leadership, #AssistantPrincipal, #Mock Interviews for Primary, #AP1, #AP2, #Quality Education & #EdTech

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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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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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Looking at Our School The Leadership and Management Domains - Skills Development

Looking at Our School 2016: The Leadership and Management Domains - Skills Development

The ‘Looking at Our School 2016: A Quality Framework for Primary Schools’ outlines 4 domains as guides for teachers to step into management roles.

These 4 Domains are:

1. Leading Teaching and Learning

2. Managing the Organisation

3. Leading School Development and

4. Developing Leadership Capacity

While I have already written blog posts for each individual blog post (linked below) today’s blog focuses on the skills development necessary for stepping up to the next level in your career.

I ha…

Aug 13, 2021 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #Career, #Teacher, #Education, #Primary, #Quality Education, #education, #careercoaching & #Teaching

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CV Templates: Making your CV stand out

I receive many CVs every year to review for my clients, and sometimes I see that the important information regarding their teaching experience is not brought to the fore. Your SAF affords you the opportunity to outline your experience with the aid of specific sections and headings, but your CV can let you down if you don’t know where this important information should be. Below are tips on how to avoid this mistakes, and a few more pieces of advice too. Check out my Facebook videos for a run thro…

Jul 6, 2021 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #CV, #Job Applications, CV Review, #Career, #Teacher, #cv, #jobapplications, #jobs, #postprimaryteacher, #primaryschoolteacher, #applications, #careercoaching, #CV Writing & #resume

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How can I be more confident in interviews?

Interviews can be nerve-wracking, especially the first few! You have been called for interview and you are delighted of course, but the thought of sitting there while you are being asked a barrage of questions can cause you to worry. What can you do to make you feel more confident in interviews? Read on!

Prepare

Preparation is key. If you have never practiced how you would answer possible questions, how are you to know how you might answer on the day? Take the time to practice with a friend of a p…

Jun 27, 2021 06:28pm

By Mary Dillon

Under #Interview, #Confidence, #Interview Preparation, #Primary and Post Primary Interviews, #careercoaching, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #primarymockinterview, #primaryschoolteacher, #postprimaryteacher, #Career, #teacher, #teachers, #education & #jobapplications

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Making better applications to Educate Together and Community National Schools

This year, I’m placing a huge amount of focus on helping teachers make better applications to Educate Together and Community National Schools.

Why?

Because their ethos is central to their beliefs and what makes them different.
Because they deserve teachers who are closely aligned with what they stand for.
Because developing an understanding of all religions is a vital element in accepting all pupils and their religious beliefs (or lack of them) and focusing on real diversity and inclusion.

And so… ma…

May 31, 2021 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #Job Applications, #Career, #SAF, #CV, #jobapplications, #jobs, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #primarymockinterview, #cv, #saf, #primaryschoolteacher, #education & #careercoaching

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7 Dos in Teaching Interviews

Primary Teaching Interview

You have landed an interview for your dream teaching job and I’m sure you are both nervous and excited! We often consider the faux pas of interviews etiquette, but what about the positive things you can do to help you stand out? Here are some tips I give my clients that will help you in your interview.

First Impressions count!

Do greet each member of the interview panel and make sure to make eye contact with each member of the panel. Your interviewers are teaching profess…

May 19, 2021 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #Interview, #Job Applications, #Career, #Primary, #Post Primary, #jobapplications, #primarymockinterview, #primarymockinterviewpreparation & #careercoaching

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Sample Questions for Domain 1 - Leading Teaching and Learning

When preparing your application form and for interviews for management positions in primary and post-primary schools, it’s important to have examples prepared under the four domains – Leading Teaching and Learning, Managing the Organisation, Leading School Development and Developing Leadership Capacity.

The interview board will be looking for relevant, concrete examples of times that you have shown leadership qualities as evidence of your ability to perform at management level in the school. It’s…

Jan 25, 2021 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #Leadership, #AP positions, #Career & #Teacher

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How is the LAOS 2022 different to the 2016 version?

How do I answer what is your vision for the school/post of responsibility?

What do principals want in teachers?

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

1. Reflection

Looking at Our School 2016: The Leadership and Management Domains - Skills Development

CV Templates: Making your CV stand out

How can I be more confident in interviews?

Prepare

Making better applications to Educate Together and Community National Schools

7 Dos in Teaching Interviews

First Impressions count!

Sample Questions for Domain 1 - Leading Teaching and Learning

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