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Who wants a CV template to apply for AP posts?
I've just created an AP CV that helps teachers outline their experience using the four domains. Everyone who's seen it has been thrilled with it! Would you like to get your hands on it?
CV Template and Explainer Video
This short course will help you outline how to use the experience under the four domain headings and the video explains how to do it simply and easily. If you follow my tips you will have a very impressive CV for applying for AP roles!
Good luck with your application! 🍀🎉
The Special Role of Deputy Principal
Deputy principal - has to be the toughest role in the school, eh?
Deputy Principals…
Liaise with staff on important matters and report findings to the principal.
Have their ear to the ground when it comes to all things ISM.
Connect with pupils, teach (generally) and still remain on task with teachers, SNAs, the Principal, secretary etc come knocking.
Deal with issues arising within the school.
Ensure that the school is running effectively.
Empower teachers to try new things, do personal development and…
SAF reviews - It might not get you that particular job
Let's address this elephant in the room shall we? The truth is, if you have your sights set on a particular school or number of schools... Even working with me - might not get you that particular job.
Reasons why you might miss out on specific roles
Unfortunately, I don't have the jobs to hand out to teachers and I'm not in control of the many variable situations that you may be up against.
➡️ There may already be someone in the role.
➡️ The job may have to go to the panel.
➡️ Even if you get throug…
How to sell yourself in teaching job applications with this one course
If you've ever tried to open a wine bottle without a corkscrew then you'll know how important it is to have the correct tools when doing a job!
If you're applying for teaching jobs and you're beginning to wonder if there's a better approach to sending out application after application then Selling Yourself The Complete Course for Applying for Teaching Jobs is what you need!
Here’s why you should invest in you career…
1. Timesaving
This course is a 1-stop-shop for job applications for teachers. I've …
The Special Role that Class Teachers Play
Class teachers...
* care
* create fun learning opportunities
* get a sense for what can be done for their class and plan (or don't plan) for activities within the classroom
* ensure pupils eat their lunches and monitor their social interactions (small but true!)
* interact and respond to parent concerns regarding their child (even when some classes are 30+ pupils)
* aim to show each pupil that they are individual and they matter
* report concerns to in school management team
* are always watching for ch…
The Special Role that Active Schools Coordinators Play
While working 1-1 with clients, I listen to what they say about the role they take and infer further information about what that role entails. This helps them clarify whether my sense for their role in their school is right or wrong and it opens up interesting conversations about the minute of the responsibilities of the role.
Today the Active Schools Co-ordinator gets a mention!
In schools, Active School Co-ordinators, I notice
are generally active themselves (and really care that pupils get oppor…
7 questions to ask yourself before applying for leadership roles
Whether you’re applying for leadership roles in education or doing some professional and personal reflection it’s a brilliant idea to reflect on these questions and see where there is room for growth.
What evidence do I have that I’m a good team player?
Which strategies do I use to manage my time effectively (challenge yourself to come up with 5 strategies)?
What does student voice feel like in my classroom?
What are 10 results I’ve achieved for my school?
What are 5 words to describe my relationship…
5 things to do to avoid ruminating after an interview
We’ve all been there - that fear that hits when you go out of an interview “I forgot to tell them X” or “I messed up the question about Y” or “I wasn't expecting that question on Z”. Certainly, write down all of your interview questions for your future records but going over and over the interview won’t help.
Here are a few things you can do to distract yourself while you wait to hear back.
Meet a friend for coffee
Go for a run with your favourite playlist
Create a plan to do something differentÂ
Dis…
3 strengths that are overused in teaching interviews
Let’s jump straight in - overused strengths for teachers are:
I’m very organised
I’m hardworking
I’m a teamplayer
While they may be true - they are easy and so, they tend to be overused with candidate after candidate outlining the same strengths. If you want to SHINE - you can choose to outline one or two unique strengths that you have. If you find that you can do a few things to get you thinking.
Here’s what to do instead
Ask others what your strengths are and why they choose that strength for you
Jou…
4 results you may refer to in the STAR technique
If you’ve been following me for a while now, you’ll know I’m a massive advocate for the STAR technique for teachers answering competency-based questions. In competency-based interviews, interview boards are checking to see if you are competent in certain skills which are necessary for the role and their school.
For example, I may decide that a teacher in my school has to be a team player because we do a lot of in-class support, run various committees to move subject areas forwards and I need to s…
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