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#Mock Interviews for Primary

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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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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Top Tips for teachers applying for DEIS schools

Here are some pieces of advice I received from teachers working in DEIS schools at both Primary and Post Primary levels. Working in a DEIS school requires certain qualities and awareness and sometimes teachers struggle with the challenge of classroom management or understanding where some pupils are coming from. You can learn lots more about how to make a good impression in your job application and if you’re well suited to the DEIS Setting in my Masterclass called ‘Insider Tips from DEIS Tea…

May 17, 2022 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #News, #Interview questions, #careercoaching, #education, #primaryschoolteacher, #Interview Preparation, #Mock Interview Preparation Primary, #Mock Interviews for Primary, #Interview, #Primary and Post Primary Interviews & #primarymockinterviewpreparation

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How can I be more confident in interviews?

You are a great teacher and you are confident in your abilities, but what do you do with the dreaded interview fear? Are there ways to get past this and shine in your teaching job interview? Of course there are and I am here to help you.

Develop self-compassion and improving your se…

Aug 18, 2021 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #Interview Preparation, #Confidence, #Education, #Mock Interviews for Primary, #Post Primary & #Primary

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4 ways I can help you land your dream teaching job

I am an experienced career coach and I enjoy seeing my clients succeed in their interviews and land that dream teaching job. There are many ways that you can improve your chances of success by working with me. Here are the main 4 ways we can work together to make you stand out from the crowd.

CV Analysis

Curriculum Vitae in Latin, means the course of a life. This document is there to show the course of your education and professional development, along with your character and strengths. Ther…

Jul 11, 2021 07:57am

By Mary Dillon

Under #CV, #SAF, #Mock Interviews for Primary, #Teaching, #Education, #Interview, #Primary, #cv, #education, #jobapplications, #careercoaching, #saf, #opportunity, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #primaryschoolteacher & #primarymockinterview

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#Mock Interviews for Primary

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

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

Top Tips for teachers applying for DEIS schools

How can I be more confident in interviews?

Develop self-compassion and improving your se…

4 ways I can help you land your dream teaching job

CV Analysis

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