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Julia felt prepared in the run up to her leadership interview.

Before Julia came to me, she felt disorganised and unsure of how to plan for her leadership interview. She had gathered lots of resources and questions from others and online but she felt that her planning was ‘all over the place’ before our session.

Our mock interview clarified a lot of big points for her - Julia learned to focus on the point that she was trying to make and to move away from long-winded stories. She got clarification and further personal insights and used them with confidence in her interview.

Julia placed second on the panel and moreover, she is very proud of her interview performance. She is continuing to grow and develop personally and professionally.


LEADERSHIP INTERVIEW COACHING

St Mary's Primary School now have new ICT ideas for SSE and School Improvement

St Mary’s Primary School had discussed the Looking at Our School 2022 document for SSE and Recruitment purposes but they lacked ideas and clarity on how to make practical changes to improve their school.

Upon downloading it - they had many 'aha moments'. The simple questions in the survey - helped them to pinpoint ways in which they could change. One of the ways involved developing a new team to to improve ICT on a larger scale across the school. This was simple - when they learned of ways teachers were using ICT in their classrooms. 

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Megan secured CID.

Megan felt that having a professional review of her CV and cover letter was the last investment she would make in her teaching career. Her objective was to secure a permanent contract and having been from contract to contract in the past, she was ready to give it her all.

Shortly after her CV review with me, Megan was invited to an interview for an RPT contract. The interviewing principal said “your application stood out”. 

Next, she worked with me for her re-interview preparation. Her mock interview tips gave her confidence and support going into the interview. She is very happy in her new role now and feels reassured that she has job security at last.

TEACHING LEVEL INTERVIEW COACHING

Success Stories

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  • How to Complete Leadership Application Forms

    Before doing this masterclass, I had too much information and was unsure of what specifics I should focus on.

    My main learning was realising that I have the knowledge and am doing the work but I am obviously not interviewing well. Since completing the masterclass - I know the importance of narrowing down of focus.

    Next time, I will do the one to one interview preparation with Orla. Thanks Orla!

    Breda

    Experienced Teacher

  • Knock Their Socks Off Interview Course

    Before Knock Their Socks Off, I was stressed thinking about my reinterview and the application form. I needed to refresh my memory on interview questions, Irish questions and the star method. I was ecstatic to see how much was jam packed into the course - from tips on the Irish questions, to interview criteria to the STAR technique. This course had everything I needed and more.  I would 100% recommend this course to anyone interviewing for jobs this Summer. It is absolutely amazing. I am delighted with how the course worked for me. I am on track to get CID at the end of the year after being successful in my re interview this summer.

    Grainne

    Primary School Teacher

  • Help! I’ve an Interview in a Week - Online Interview Course

    Help! I’ve an Interview in a Week was a very good place to start to get to grips with the the language and thinking involved in a competency based interview. 

    The main thing I got from this course was how to answer the competency based questions relevantly and convincingly. I knew the theory but not how to answer questions about it competently. 

    I enjoyed the repetition of answer material and observing how many of the domains were interconnected in terms of examples.

    Rebecca

    Experienced Teacher

  • Knock Their Socks Off - Interview Skills For Teachers

    Before completing this course, I felt worried and anxious. Now I feel more confident  in presenting myself and my answers and I have ccnfidence in how I can put my knowledge forwards using the STAR technique.

    What would I tell others if they were considering investing in courses with Orla? This course has a great structure to get your head around the Secondary School interview process and how to formulate your answers.

    Claire

    Post Primary Teacher

  • How to Complete Leadership Application Forms Masterclass

    I purchased How to Complete Leadership Application Forms to learn how to best sell myself via the SAF for AP Posts. I’m now feeling better prepared and more confident about the posts heading into the interview stage, What would I say to others about the course? It is great value for your money.

    Cian

    Experienced Teacher

Career Development Supports For Teachers

Change your life by taking action with these courses specially designed for teachers

EUR 297.00

Got an interview coming up soon and panicking about your interview skills?

👌 I got you covered! 

Help! I've an Interview in a Week' is designed for experienced primary and post-primary teachers who are looking for middle and senior leadership positions. 😥 They are nervous because they've secured interviews last minute. 

This course will teach you...

  • How to answer questions based on the four domains.
  • How to talk about your strengths and weaknesses.
  • How to come across as enthusiastic and knowledgeable.
  • How to have a variety of strategies for your interview (e.g. what you will do if you can't answer the question).
  • How to effectively use the STAR technique and more...

Each module in the online course is short and to the point. Each lesson begins with the prompt - 'How do I answer the... 'X type' question?'   

👩‍💻 Throughout the course, I outline what they are looking for and give you vocabulary and impressive phrases to answer the question - using evidence to show that you have similar experiences from your past.

 

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EUR 1,259.00

This comprehensive 'Always Ready' service and online course for teachers - takes them from being lost to in control of their leadership goal.

It's designed for teachers who know that they can do the job - but they doubt themselves sometimes and fear that they can't communicate their skills and value in their job applications and interviews. 

In this 6-week course, you'll get...

  • 1-1 Support: Choose fro 2x45 minute sessions or 1 x 90-minute session to work with me on interview skills, mindset, and your job application so that teachers are feeling ready to apply, submit their job application and ready to do a fantastic interview.

  • Lifetime access to 'Help! I've an Interview in a Week' - my self-led comprehensive interview course designed to help you upskill for leadership interviews.

  • 6 weeks access to 'The Teachers' Promotion Club' including weekly access to me via the Voxer app each Friday.

  • My specially designed 'Always Ready' Course PLUS... comprehensive information about my brand new 'SHINE' Framework - designed for aspiring leaders to get from classroom teacher to leadership roles.  AND... 

  • Regular 'bum kick' accountability messages and emails - to help you continue taking action towards your goals.

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EUR 67.00

If you're unsure how to create an up-to-date, impressive job application - You need this!

Learn my top LAOS tips, pinpoint where you can improve your application, learn if you're writing too much or too little, make the application process easier and tonnes more effective! Tip: It's all got to do with your MINDSET! 

Here's what you will learn... 

⏳ You'll save time and make the process of applying for a leadership role easier!

➡ Access my specially designed (AP) CV template for leadership applications.

📩 Guidance about how to write the letter of application and free template.

🎯 Show what you have that's different and articulate that in a clear confident way.

⭐ Focus on telling STORIES, not SELLING YOURSELF and lots more.

 

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