You're in luck! This masterclass is for you if...
- you're working in a DEIS school and you'll be reinterviewing soon.
- you're passionate about working in a DEIS school and you want to get inside knowledge of what it's like to work in one.
- you're applying for leadersip roles in designated DEIS schools.
- you're an NQT and you want to get a deeper understanding of disadvantaged schools and settings.
- you've subbed in DEIS schools and you want to impress with your knowledge of the setting in your SAF and interviews so that you make an impactful and positive impression.
- feel you've not fit in DEIS schools in the past and want to identify some ways that you can pinpoint ways you can do better in the future because you're more informed.
- you feel that college hasn't prepared you effectively to teach in disadvantaged settings, working in team-teaching settings and use programs such as First Steps, Reading Recovery, Maths Recovery and The School Completion Program and more.
Imagine If....
- You felt informed each time you sent off a DEIS application.
- Applying for jobs was easier because you knew precisely what to say to come across as knowledgeable and passionate that DEIS schools were schools that you care deeply about.
- You knew what to expect when you start working within the DEIS educational setting.
- You knew what challenges lay ahead of you and you were excited about the prospects of working in a DEIS school.
- You could learn a little about many of the topics central to DEIS schools and you had resources to assist you further at job time when applying for DEIS roles.
- You were empowered to rule in or rule out DEIS schools so you understand if you are a good match for your target school long term and vice versa.
- Your move back home meant that you had the opportunity to set up home in the area that you want and being involved in the DEIS setting is something you are excited about in your new life change.
- You understood what principals really want in DEIS SAFs and CVs and Interviews and you create a form that shows them that that's what you have to offer.
DISADVANTAGE: It can be tricky to empathise on a deeper level if/when teachers had a background that does not reflect the challenges faced by pupils with economic, social and mental obstacles. In this Masterclass - we will take a look behind the scenes of what the DEIS setting looks, feels and sounds like for teachers and pupils in disadvantaged areas.
APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS: Most of the content for job applications and interviews is the same for non-DEIS settings BUT principals in DEIS schools have a different perspective - given the needs of the pupils in their school community and their background. This webinar will help you prepare for DEIS job applications and interviews.
IDENTIFYING A MATCH: Some teachers secure roles in DEIS schools and are ill matched. On a deeper, personal level you can choose to use this 'Insider Tips from DEIS Teachers' Masterclass to make informed choices about whether you and the school are well matched and you will choose the school setting that will make you happy.
TEACHER QUALITIES: Benefit from the experiences of a variety of primary and post primary teachers, see the trends and learn of the unique experiences of teachers in DEIS settings. I surveyed teachers to ask them for tips, observations and the challenges they face daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are some of the questions people as me most frequently
What does this Masterclass include?
Insider Tips from DEIS Teachers outlines the experience of primary and post primary teachers and includes information such as
- What is DEIS?
- Useful Links to DEIS resources
- DEIS Interview Questions
- Primary DEIS Schools
- Post-Primary DEIS Schools
- Reflection tips for the necessary qualities of a DEIS Teacher
- Top Tips for Applying for DEIS Schools and more!
If I had my CV/SAF Reviewed with you last year will I find the information in this course useful still?
Last year, I had many teachers who were interested in applying almost exclusively to DEIS schools. Why? 1. They had done teaching placement in a DEIS school and felt passionately that they had a huge deal to offer pupils coming from a disadvantaged background or 2. they have experience in DEIS and they enjoy the supports and routine that comes with applying for DEIS roles.
If this sounds like you too, this is a completely new training. If your top preference is being rehired or getting noticed by DEIS schools - then you need to attend 'Insider Tips from DEIS Teachers - Apply better to DEIS schools'.
You will learn my latest nuggets of information, new ways of selling yourself and gain a deeper understanding of what you should be writing in SAFs and saying in interviews for DEIS schools.
How long is the Masterclass?
Insider Tips from DEIS Teachers - Apply better to DEIS schools will be 1 hour long and jam-packed with juicy information for applications and interviews! Perfect to learn lots of useful information quickly!
It's Christmas season - Is it worth the investment?
If, in the past you've sent out tens or hundreds of applications... this is a red flag that there's something that you need to change in your approach to applying for jobs.
If you've never tried other approaches, perhaps this is the time to invest early in the season to give yourself the best chance at securing interviews!
I'm unsure if I'll be offering this masterclass as it is later this year. This may be your only opportunity to learn about DEIS teachers in a 1 hour user-friendly and live masterclass!
Each September, I am inundated with requests for CV and SAF reviews from teachers who missed out on opportunities during the summer time because their SAF/CV needs work.
Can you afford NOT to invest in your job seeking skills?
I’m qualifying this year - Is this Masterclass too advanced for me?
Not at all, this masterclass is the ideal investment for you too. My research tells me that there is a huge appetite for teachers to learn more about the real-life experiences of working in the DEIS setting. Some teachers have told me that the information that they recieved in college did not prepare them for the role in a DEIS school at all.
This content is for teachers at any stage in their careers if they will be applying for teaching roles in DEIS schools and want to make better applications.
Will this Masterclass show me what I need to do to get a temporary job this summer?
The aim of my business is to empower teachers do better job applications, become more self aware and help them understand what I didn't understand years ago - how to improve your chances of getting a job by showing the employer what they want to read.
Applying for DEIS schools - means having a deeper understanding about disadvantage, supports, teacher qualities and getting insider views.
*Disclaimer – If you lack the skills necessary to be an effective teacher and teaching is not really the profession for you - then I this course cannot give you those skills or improve your reputation as a teacher. It can however, help you to shine in the DEIS application process!
If you want to increase your chances of securing a job that you will be paid for next summer – this masterclass will help you do that!
Orla - You're not a principal? Why should I trust you?
Yes, I am a teacher, that's part of super power. I have felt the rejection. I've travelled miles and miles for job interviews. I've accepted jobs in the wrong schools. I've looked for jobs outside of education.
.... and I bring all of that experience with me in the way I work with my clients and students.
Preparing for this Masterclass has meant that I've done tonnes of research, reflected on my own personal experience of working in two DEIS schools and I've surveyed tens of teachers about their experience of the DEIS setting.
It's true that I am not a principal... but I care a great deal that teachers are closely aligned with the jobs that they secure and feel empowered with information that allows them to decide which type of school makes them thst most happy.
Is this Masterclass suitable for those applying for management positions?
Yes, the webinar will help you think critically about the DEIS specific vocabulary and is aimed primarily for those applying for mainstream and SET roles in Ireland. I aim to highlight useful points based on the Looking at OUr Schools Document and help you focus on your specific approach to teaching and learning.
Is Insider Tips from DEIS Teachers - Apply better to DEIS schools suitable for post primary teachers?
Yes it is. There is a great overlap between the experience of primary and post primary teachers. In the Masterclass I will facilitate specific information for both levels too.
What if I can't make it live?
That's no problem whatsover, I will send the recording of the Masterclass to everyone who enrolled.