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Deputy Principal Interview Questions - Scenarios

So you are applying for a deputy principal role in your school and you have heard that panels often ask scenario-based questions?

In the interview, they will set the scene to say something like “A child fell on the yard and was hurt - what would you do?” First of all - reflect ‘has this ever happened to you and what did you do?’ What was good about how you resolved the situation and why? It’s important to note here that the panel are looking for reassurance about an aspect of school life that the…

Jul 6, 2022 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #News, #Interview questions, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #primarymockinterview, #DeputyPrincipal, #STARtechnique, #Interview, #Teaching & Learning

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5 new tips for the STAR technique

I’m most known for helping my clients use the STAR technique. Why do you need it? Teachers need to harness the powers of the STAR technique because it is the universally known technique for competency-based interviews (the types of interviews that are used in education). The STAR framework is the best one to help interviewees tell stories about their actually experience and not tell stories about ‘best practice’ or what they think ‘should’ happen - and give evidence that you have experience and …

Jul 4, 2022 05:51pm

By Orla Dempsey

Under #News, #STARtechnique, #primarymockinterview, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #postprimaryteacher, #Interview questions, #Interview Preparation, #Teaching & Learning

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Creating a Guiding Vision for Your School - The Core Values Approach

I regularly ask questions my 1-1 interview leadership coaching clients about the guiding vision of their school. Their replies are always really interesting.

From a coaching perspective, developing an awareness of your core values is really important.

My top 3 core values are commitment, growth and variety. When I make decisions about events, situations, investments etc. - each decision will revolve around my need for variety, commitment and growth. If I don’t experience these things then I feel s…

Mar 31, 2022 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #News, #jobapplications, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #DeputyPrincipal, #primarymockinterview, #STARtechnique, #primaryschoolteacher, #AP1, #AP2, #Uncertainty, #AssistantPrincipal, #Primary, #Leadership, #postprimaryteacher, #principal, #Growth mindset, #Quality Education, #Teaching & Learning

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Deputy Principal Interview Questions - Scenarios

So you are applying for a deputy principal role in your school and you have heard that panels often ask scenario-based questions?

5 new tips for the STAR technique

Creating a Guiding Vision for Your School - The Core Values Approach

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