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How to Apply to DEIS Schools

How to Apply to DEIS Schools

I've created a webinar for teachers that outlines all you need to know about working in DEIS settings.

This masterclass has helped teachers to REALLY get clear on how to apply with insight and confidence for roles in DEIS Schools.

Do you want in now?

Purchase ā€˜Insider Tips from DEIS Teachersā€™ here.

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The Special Role that Year Heads Play

Many of my clients are year heads or aspiring year heads... here is an insight into the role they play....

Year heads

  • have the needs of their year group in their thoughts at all times

  • create opportunities for their group to connect, feel supported and engage with one another

  • are in tune with the effects of anxiety, bullying and academic achievements and put steps in place to help pupils at risk

  • contact parents regularly to keep them informed

  • collaborate with class teachers and support them with behaviā€¦

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Who wants a CV template to apply for AP posts

Who wants a CV template to apply for AP posts?

I've just created an AP CV that helps teachers outline their experience using the four domains. Everyone who's seen it has been thrilled with it! Would you like to get your hands on it?

CV Template and Explainer Video

This short course will help you outline how to use the experience under the four domain headings and the video explains how to do it simply and easily. If you follow my tips you will have a very impressive CV for applying for AP roles!
Good luck with your application! šŸ€šŸŽ‰

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The Special Role of Deputy Principal

Deputy principal - has to be the toughest role in the school, eh?

Deputy Principalsā€¦

  • Liaise with staff on important matters and report findings to the principal.

  • Have their ear to the ground when it comes to all things ISM.

  • Connect with pupils, teach (generally) and still remain on task with teachers, SNAs, the Principal, secretary etc come knocking.

  • Deal with issues arising within the school.

  • Ensure that the school is running effectively.

  • Empower teachers to try new things, do personal development andā€¦

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SAF reviews - It might not get you that particular job

Let's address this elephant in the room shall we? The truth is, if you have your sights set on a particular school or number of schools... Even working with me - might not get you that particular job.

Reasons why you might miss out on specific roles

Unfortunately, I don't have the jobs to hand out to teachers and I'm not in control of the many variable situations that you may be up against.
āž”ļø There may already be someone in the role.
āž”ļø The job may have to go to the panel.
āž”ļø Even if you get througā€¦

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How to sell yourself in teaching job applications with this one course

If you've ever tried to open a wine bottle without a corkscrew then you'll know how important it is to have the correct tools when doing a job!

If you're applying for teaching jobs and you're beginning to wonder if there's a better approach to sending out application after application then Selling Yourself The Complete Course for Applying for Teaching Jobs is what you need!

Hereā€™s why you should invest in you careerā€¦

1. Timesaving

This course is a 1-stop-shop for job applications for teachers. I've ā€¦

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The Special Role that Class Teachers Play

Class teachers...

* care

* create fun learning opportunities

* get a sense for what can be done for their class and plan (or don't plan) for activities within the classroom

* ensure pupils eat their lunches and monitor their social interactions (small but true!)

* interact and respond to parent concerns regarding their child (even when some classes are 30+ pupils)

* aim to show each pupil that they are individual and they matter

* report concerns to in school management team

* are always watching for chā€¦

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The Special Role that Active Schools Coordinators Play

While working 1-1 with clients, I listen to what they say about the role they take and infer further information about what that role entails. This helps them clarify whether my sense for their role in their school is right or wrong and it opens up interesting conversations about the minute of the responsibilities of the role.

Today the Active Schools Co-ordinator gets a mention!

In schools, Active School Co-ordinators, I notice

  • are generally active themselves (and really care that pupils get opporā€¦

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7 questions to ask yourself before applying for leadership roles

Whether youā€™re applying for leadership roles in education or doing some professional and personal reflection itā€™s a brilliant idea to reflect on these questions and see where there is room for growth.

  • What evidence do I have that Iā€™m a good team player?

  • Which strategies do I use to manage my time effectively (challenge yourself to come up with 5 strategies)?

  • What does student voice feel like in my classroom?

  • What are 10 results Iā€™ve achieved for my school?

  • What are 5 words to describe my relationshipā€¦

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5 things to do to avoid ruminating after an interview

Weā€™ve all been there - that fear that hits when you go out of an interview ā€œI forgot to tell them Xā€ or ā€œI messed up the question about Yā€ or ā€œI wasn't expecting that question on Zā€. Certainly, write down all of your interview questions for your future records but going over and over the interview wonā€™t help.

Here are a few things you can do to distract yourself while you wait to hear back.

  • Meet a friend for coffee

  • Go for a run with your favourite playlist

  • Create a plan to do something differentĀ 

  • Disā€¦

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