Synopses & Reviews
Many teachers strive to work in a particular type of school, a precise location or a specific post. Once such parameters have been set, obtaining your dream job can be extremely competitive. This guide to finding the right school, perfecting your application and polishing your interview technique will empower teachers at all stages of their career to gain an advantage in a competitive environment. Get That Teaching Job! includes: • Time-saving guidance on where to hunt for jobs • Role-specific advice on developing a letter of application and preparing for interview • A comprehensive list of interview questions and advice on what the interviewers want• Techniques and tips for building on the experience Although the book contains template CVs, model answers and reflective questions, this book will help you to stamp your own personality on every application you make throughout your teaching career to help you to stand out from the crowd.
Synopsis
Many teachers strive to work in a particular type of school, a precise location or a specific post. Once such parameters have been set, obtaining your dream job can be extremely competitive. This guide to finding the right school, perfecting your application and polishing your interview technique will empower teachers at all stages of their career to gain an advantage in a competitive environment.
Get That Teaching Job! includes:
• Time-saving guidance on where to hunt for jobs
• Role-specific advice on developing a letter of application and preparing for interview
• A comprehensive list of interview questions and advice on what the interviewers want
• Techniques and tips for building on the experience
Although the book contains template CVs, model answers and reflective questions, this book will help you to stamp your own personality on every application you make throughout your teaching career to help you to stand out from the crowd.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements \ How to use this book \ Introduction \
1 General Advice for Job Hunters \ 1. What type of school do you wish to work in? \ 2. Where to look for jobs \ 3. How to structure your written application \ 4. How strong is your application? \ 5. What interview tasks could you face? \ 6. How to prepare for your interview? \ 7. A general guide to interviews \ 8. How to present yourself \
2 Choosing the Position for You \ 9. Becoming a classroom teacher \ 10.Becoming a middle leader \ 11.Becoming a senior leader \
3 Reflecting on Your Application and Interview \ 12. Learning from feedback \ 13. Making best use of supply work \ 14. The power of networking \ Index