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Deputy Principal Interview Questions
The role of Deputy Principal is a position of great responsibility and support for all members of staff. If you have been chosen for an interview, it is a good idea to prepare yourself for the myriad of questions that you may be asked. Put yourself in the position of the interviewer; what is she or he looking for in âa next in commandâ and how can you show that you have the requisite skills and attributes to be that person. Here are a few questions to help you reflect.
Leading Teaching and LearniâŠ
4 âCV Dosâ
Your CV is a snapshot of your experience to date. This snapshot should be clear and concise, and when done effectively, 2 pages are certainly enough to convey all that you need a potential employer to know.
Here are some handy tips to help you lay out your CV in an effective way
1. If you have little/no subbing experience, DO put your current Teaching experience or Teaching Placements before your Education section.
An employer wants to know what kind of teaching experience you have. We can assume tâŠ
Conflict in School - How to Tackle that Interview Question
The purpose of this question is to check whether or not you can resolve a tricky situation.
Some of the skills necessary here are tact, courage, listening, understanding and communication.
Itâs a good idea to outline a situation (even if itâs a minor one) if you can.
Experiencing conflict with a parent, colleague or member of management is tricky. Ignoring it won't solve it so it's up to you to address the issue (courage) in a way that shows that you have understanding, empathy and good communicatâŠ
7 Dos in Teaching Interviews
Primary Teaching Interview
You have landed an interview for your dream teaching job and Iâm 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 professâŠ
My journey to job security - Bernie Woods
In todayâs blog in the series where we feature posts from teachers in permanent and CID positions, we hear from Bernie Woods, The Meaningful MĂșinteoir.
How did you get the job you are in right now?
I saw the job for a permanent resource teacher advertised. I completed teaching practice in the school so I knew I would be very happy there. I wanted to move closer to home at some stage in the future. I saw this as a perfect opportunity to do so.
How many contracts did you have before you became permanâŠ
5 CV Donâts
Here are the most common mistakes I see when I am reviewing CVs with my clients.
1. Don't name your CV - Curriculum Vitae. Imagine the email inbox of your potential employerâŠif they get 25 applications for a job and your CV is effectively anonymous as you have named it Curriculum Vitae instead of adding your own name to the document title, how are they to find your CV in the event that they want to consider you for interview? You risk being overlooked as a busy principal really does not have the âŠ
What to ask for the âDo you have any Questions for Us?â question
When I went for interviews in the past, I always dreaded one question in particular.. â Do you have any questions for us?â Though I KNEW I should have something interesting or profound to ask, I often resorted to âWhen can I hope to hear back from you?â
Changing your mindset
Once I realised that this question was my chance to find out some information about the school, I found that there were many questions I could ask. I could ask about how the school was run, if they had a particular kind of perâŠ
My pet peeves about the Primary Teaching Standard Application Form
The Primary Teaching SAF is a very important document and it is important to fill it in correctly. I find that there are sections of the form that could do with some updating and candidates can find the layout a bit confusing, especially if it is their first time doing so. I help my clients to produce impressive SAFs and here are some of the areas of the form that I would like to see changed.
Professional Development
There are too many lines here I reckon, and it would make it so much tidier if thâŠ
Common Interview Topics for Teaching Jobs - Mock Interview Preparation
Being a teacher is a very important role and potential employers will have certain things in mind when they are looking to select just the right person for a job in their school. No more than any other particular skill or trade out there, there are certain aspects of a teaching role that a potential employer will want to ask you about. By considering how you might go about answering these common questions in advance, you can do a lot to make yourself feel more at ease when the actual interview câŠ
Commit to securing a job - How my new online course can bag you the job.
Towards the end of last week, there was a real buzz about the place, with teachers getting in touch with me, asking for CV and SAF Reviews. For sure, teachers are preparing themselves for all the positions that will be opening up over the next 6 weeks and beyond!
Are you one of these teachers?!
If you are one of these teachers who will be applying for positions in the next few weeks, you will need to make sure that your CV and SAF are as good as they can be. These documents afford you a great oppoâŠ
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