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Backing Yourself for Success in The New Year

Welcome to 2025! I’ve been thinking a lot about how this year can be a turning point—not just for me, but for all of us who are ready to step into leadership with confidence and purpose. The idea of “backing yourself” has been at the forefront of my mind.

This isn’t just a phrase; it’s a mindset. It’s about believing in yourself, showing up with intention, and taking action, even when the path feels uncertain. Let me share a little about how I’m approaching this year, and maybe you’ll find someth…

Jan 10, 2025 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #Confidence, #careerchange, #AssistantPrincipal, #Interview, #Interview Preparation, #Growth mindset & #DeputyPrincipal

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Sarah's Journey in The Career Accelerator Programme

Craving a change? Know that you have more to offer and just need that first break to get to the next step?

As teachers enrol in The Career Accelerator Programme right now - I'm sharing the story of Sarah who invested in the Programme when it first launched in early 2023. Reflecting on the clients who have enrolled to date - they all have one thing in common - they are HUNGRY for a new role and they know that they have got what it takes. Does this sound like you too?

Sarah's Story

Sarah had…

Mar 14, 2024 08:12am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #careerchange, #DeputyPrincipal, #careercoaching, #Leadership, #Interview Preparation, #Growth mindset, #Lookingatourschools, #TeacherEmpowerment, #JobHuntingStrategies & #InterviewSuccessGuide

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Navigating Career Change as a Burned Out Teacher: Tips and Strategies

Discover tips and strategies for navigating career change as a burned-out teacher. Learn how to reflect on your values and interests, research your options, seek support, and build your skills and network. Attend our Masterclass and co-working sessions to take action towards finding a new career path that brings you happiness and fulfillment.

May 8, 2023 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #jobapplications, #careercoaching, #Teacher, #careerchange, #Career Change, #careerbreak, #Confidence, #News, #Primary, #Múinteoir, #opportunity, #Post Primary, #sellingyourself, #Uncertainty, #TeacherIreland & #teacher

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6 unknown ways you're making a difference in school

1. As a student, I'm so happy that you listen to my news.
2. As a parent, I'm so relieved that you're noticing that my child has dyslexic tendencies. I really struggled in school.
3. As a principal, I'm grateful that you hand in your cuntas míosúil in time. I hate going looking for them
4. As a student, though I can't articulate it properly - my movement break really helps me listen better through the day.
5. As an AP post holder, I really appreciate that you're helping me with this project. Thin…

Feb 6, 2023 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #SAF, #STARtechnique, #careerchange, #Teacher, #primarymockinterview, #DeputyPrincipal, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #careercoaching, #jobapplications, #Uncertainty, #Career Change, #Opportunity, #News, #Career, #postprimaryteacher, #teachers, #teacher, #Job Applications, #Leadership, #MúinteoirMeánscoile, #Múinteoir, #How to SAF, #Post Primary, #AP positions, #CV Writing & #Winning SAF

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Your leadership network might sound like...

Hey all, I have a question about an issue that I'm having with a student in school. Does anyone have expertise working with pupils with Downs Syndrome?
Hi Sarah - would you have 20 mins after 4 pm? - I have a question I'd like to ask you about resources for developing receptive language skills.
I've just finished a Masters in SEN - let me know if I can be of any assistance to you.
Hi Mary - I'll be applying for principal roles in the future and I'm looking for a mentor - would you be able to guide…

Jan 30, 2023 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #careercoaching, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #DeputyPrincipal, #primarymockinterview, #Teacher, #careerchange, #STARtechnique, #SAF, #careerbreak, #education, #primaryschoolteacher, #AP1, #AP2, #jobs, #Opportunity, #teacher, #News, #TeacherIreland, #MúinteoirBunscoile, #Primary, Leadership & #Lookingatourschools

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AP2 roles - are they worth it?

After reading lots of teachers talk about teacher burnout - I’m sharing my thoughts on applying for AP2 roles.

When making changes to your life - always weigh up the pros and cons. Know what you have to give and plan in advance what you are WILLING TO GIVE.

My energy is a positive and loving one here - I’ve made decisions in the past and regretted them in the end - but coaching has greatly helped me to understand my decision-making processes and treat myself and others with greater compassion. It’…

Jan 10, 2023 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #jobapplications, #careercoaching, #Teacher, #careerchange, #SAF, #education, #AP2, #AP1, #jobs, #opportunity, #Career Change, #whatcanido, #saf, #teachers, #teacher, #Job Applications, #Primary, #leadership, #Leadership & #principal

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What Are The Most Challenging LAOS Topics?

The main concerns in interviews that my clients have are...

How to answer the conflict question.
How to answer the challenging situation question.
The fact that they feel that their competition ‘is high’ for the role
How to answer the ‘vision’ question.

School principals can avail of coaching to help them plan their vision, to help them strengthen team dynamics, to help them reflect on how they responded to incidents of conflict or discuss challenging situations. Isn’t that cool?

Most …

Dec 26, 2022 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #jobapplications, #careercoaching, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #DeputyPrincipal, #primarymockinterview, #Interview questions, #careerchange, #STARtechnique, #SAF, #primaryschoolteacher, #AP1, #AP2, #Opportunity, #AP positions, #postprimaryteacher, #News, #Career, #Teaching, #leadership, #Mock Interview Preparation Primary, #sellingyourself, #AssistantPrincipal, #Interview, #education, #Teacher, #teachers, #saf, #cv, #principal, #Interview Preparation & #Leadership

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Top CV Tips for Teachers - Writing a Personal Statement

Whether you’re applying for a job on https://www.educationposts.ie/ or creating a CV for substitute work an important element to your CV is a personal statement. A well-written, self-aware and authentic personal statement (or professional summary) can be a fantastic way to sell yourself when looking for jobs or handing your CV around looking for substitute work.

Firstly, I should say that a personal statement or professional summary and I suggest that if you haven’t put thought and effort into …

Jan 3, 2021 06:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #cv, #teacher, #primaryschoolteacher, #careercoaching, #education, #sellingyourself, #leadership, #careerchange, #primarymockinterviewpreparation & #primarymockinterview

4 min read

A career break experience – taking the time to figure out what you want

Many thanks to the wonderful Aistear Muinteoir for sharing her career break story with us. Availing of a career break is a fantastic opportunity to press pause on full time teaching in the classroom to take a chance to travel, look after your family and try out something different. Here is her experience.

Taking stock of where you are right now

Christmas and the New Year is always a time for reflection and planning. This time last year as I was relaxing during my Christmas break - I began asking m…

Jan 1, 2021 05:31pm

By Orla Dempsey

Under #careerbreak, #careerchange, #careercoaching, #primaryschoolteacher & #teacher

7 min read