Hey there - Is this you?

You’ve been called for a leadership interview and the timeline feels tight
You know you’re a strong teacher but struggle to explain your impact clearly
You want practical structure for your answers, not waffle or over-preparing
You want to feel steady and confident when the first question lands.

Hey there - Is this you?

you’re EXCITED BY THE DIFFERENCE YOU COULD MAKE in this new school and this new role.

you KNOW THIS IS THE PATH YOU WANT TO TAKE and you're putting the steps in place to get there.
you know that interviews are an important opportunity for you TO SECURE NEW CAREER PATHS AND DEVELOP YOUR CAREER BRAND.
you’re skilled at what you do, but because you’re so well-versed in academia, YOU LACK THE SKILLS TO SELL YOURSELF.
you WANT THIS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
you’re ready to DO WHAT IT TAKES!

Imagine If

You felt calm and prepared because you knew exactly how to use the STAR technique to show your leadership impact.
You felt steady and confident walking into your interview, with immediate access to current LAOS questions and clear guidance, built for Irish schools and Irish panels.
You had one trusted course you could return to for AP, Deputy Principal, and Principal interviews, giving you support when opportunities arise, not just when panic hits.

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Imagine If....

You felt equipped with the STAR technique and the best interview skills for leadership roles in education.
You were empowered and relaxed because you had immediate access to the latest LAOS questions and interview pointers - designed for the Irish leader in education.
You had one course that prepared you for AP posts, DP posts and Principal positions - immediate support when you need it - at the touch of a button!

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Do you know that you have more to offer?

Hello, I'm Orla Dempsey - The Teacher Promotion Mentor and I'm also a Primary School Teacher. I lead my 6 Figure coaching business now - instead of pupils in a traditional classroom! But I wasn't always this confident about my success.

Over the years, I've learned to lean on my skills like perseverance, juggling tasks, innovation and communication - and eventually I learned to trust and believe in myself more.

Here Are Three Things I've Learned Over Time

✅ PEOPLE HIRE PEOPLE and it's incredibly important in interviews that you have strategies to show your true personality!

✅ You need to tell a STORY… And I teach you how to tell this story in your interviews. Your stories are KEY to your success!

✅ Nobody’s TAUGHT YOU how to storytell in a way that actually HOOKS YOUR AUDIENCE. Until now!

Inside 'Help! I've an Interview in a Week' - I'll show you how to do these things too.

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In 'Help! I've an Interview in a Week' helps you b

All the content you need for leadership interviews in education - all in one place! Videos are focused on the themes, questions and types of preparation that you'll need to implement in the run up to your leadership interview. No need to trawl through forums and search online to do your interview with confidence in record time.

Gather the necessary vocabulary on leadership qualities, time management, teambuilding, SSE, conflict and lots more and tell your stories in simple, easy to remember and highly effective interview answers.

More opportunities coming up? You retain full access to the course material for life. Use the Simplero app to listen to your course on the go and at your leisure. You'll have access to the content for AP post, DP roles ot Principal roles that arise in the future.

Here's How 'Help! I've an Interview in a Week' - will help you...

Access my best content from working with 100s of teachers in 1-1 sessions - this course is jam packed with all the best learning points, the common pitfalls I see and I outline what the interview panel are really looking for.

Each video is designed to address one question or concern you may have so that you get the answer you need immediately.

Follow the steps laid out in this course to feel equipped with strategies so that you won't waffle and your stories hit the nail on the head!

FIONA GAVE 'WOW ANSWERS'

Fiona bought ‘Help, I’ve an Interview in a Week’ when her interview for an AP2 in her role was coming up. Before the course, she couldn’t explain effectively what she could contribute to the role.

On the day of the interview, Fiona was a new woman. Because of the course, she said "I walked out of the interview with a smile on my face and my head held high". During the interview, one interviewer told her that she was giving "wow" answers.

Doing so well in the interview was a huge personal achievement.

Did she get the job? Yes she did!

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Here's What Teachers Are Saying

"Innovative, insightful, clever"

"As someone who can get quite nervous before interviews, I loved that Help! I’ve an Interview in a Week - gives practical advice e.g. how to dress, doing power poses, the importance of nonverbal communication etc. A lot of the time, these are things that are almost an afterthought - so in my opinion, it is essential for people to be aware of how important that first impression is.

The 'mock interview' is a genius idea. Again, many people may be unaware of how important it is to practice giving their answers out loud beforehand. You need to be comfortable hearing your own voice, so that was a brilliant addition to the course.

If you want to feel confident and well prepared going into your interview, then this is definitely the course for you!" - Jenny

" Practical, Engaging and Thought-Provoking."

"When I went for my first interview, I was so nervous. This time I'm using 'Help! I have an Interview in a Week' and I find it practical, engaging and thought-provoking.

I am far more confident now, as I feel I have a much better understanding of how to put my point across - linking the competencies to LAOS.

Thanks to the course, STAR will definitely help me put a logical sequence into my answers, whereas previously I was including too much unnecessary information and probably losing the interview panel's interest.

I really found this course helpful! Thanks, Orla!" - Alan

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FAQ

Should I buy this course or do a mock interview?

Help! I've an Interview in a Week offers several advantages over 1-1 support, including:

Flexibility: This course allows you to access materials and videos at your own pace and time, accommodating your specific schedule and learning style.
Cost-effectiveness: Help! I've an Interview in a Week is more affordable than 1-1 support, making interview preparation more accessible to a wider audience.
Opportunity to Learn From Others: The Comments Feature allows you to access a range of viewpoints from past participants and approaches to interview experiences and performance.
Self-directed learning: This course allows you to take control of your learning journey, skipping the videos you don't need or spending as long as you have available - fostering independence and self-motivation.

Who Is ‘Help! I’ve an Interview in a Week’ for?

‘Help! I’ve an Interview in a Week’ is for any teacher who is interested in applying for leadership roles in primary and post-primary schools. If you’re in a rush, and you want immediate support to prepare for an upcoming interview – this course will equip you with knowledge of the STAR technique, the PAWS technique and lots of impactful ways to prepare in a confident, impactful way for interviews.

Should I purchase this course in advance?

Yes, if you know that you will be applying for a post this year – you can purchase this course in advance. Anytime you have some free time, you can watch some videos and improve your interview skills.

It is equally effective, however, if you get a last-minute interview offer.

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Doing effective interviews is a skill - a skill that you've never learned before. That's why many teachers struggle with feeling that they did well in interviews but I can help.

In 'Help! I've an Interview in a Week' - you will learn how to create a better strategy to perform well in interviews - with confidence, control, precision and you will do yourself justice.

Learning techniques like - how to answer a question if you're unsure of the answer, how to use the STAR technique, why you need to show enthusiasm and lots more - this course will blow other interview supports outside of the water!

What Senior Leaders are Saying

'Help! I’ve an Interview in a Week' was brilliant. I may have been the one in the interview room on the day, but Orla was the background support and the cheerleader who made the difference. I felt backed the whole way through.

I'm now Deputy Principal, and I have already recommended it to friends and colleagues before applying for posts. If you are going to invest in interview preparation, do it properly. 'Help! I've an Interview in a Week' gives you confidence, clarity, and calm when it matters most.

Bernadette Larkin

Deputy Principal

Orla, I could spend days going through this course and still be learning at every turn!!! Amazingly comprehensive. A brief standout for me so far was the 'How to Answer the Question when Unsure About What is Being Asked'. The modules dealing with LAOS are particularly beneficial. Love how you go through the domains by asking all the questions and getting the teacher to reflect on these.

Such a really great course. Well done, you. Outside of interviews, I wish all my teachers would do this to better understand the whole system and how leadership should work. Brilliant.

Debbie O Neill

Principal, MGLD School

I loved the AP, DP and Principal sections of the course. Overall, the content of ‘Help! I’ve an Interview in a Week’ is relevant and focused for teachers. It is an excellent course for any teacher who wants to fully cover all aspects of interview preparation in advance. A great collection of relevant and appropriate advice and knowledge all in one place. I would recommend the course.

Niamh Uí Chadhla

Primary School Principal

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