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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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Top Tips for teachers applying for DEIS schools

Here are some pieces of advice I received from teachers working in DEIS schools at both Primary and Post Primary levels. Working in a DEIS school requires certain qualities and awareness and sometimes teachers struggle with the challenge of classroom management or understanding where some pupils are coming from. You can learn lots more about how to make a good impression in your job application and if you’re well suited to the DEIS Setting in my Masterclass called ‘Insider Tips from DEIS Teacher…

May 17, 2022 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #News, #Interview questions, #careercoaching, #education, #primaryschoolteacher, #Interview Preparation, #Mock Interview Preparation Primary, #Mock Interviews for Primary, #Interview, #Primary and Post Primary Interviews & #primarymockinterviewpreparation

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Checklist for filling in your job applications

Here a few important things to bear in mind as you embark on filling in your SAF. This document will most likely be your initial introduction to a potential employer and it is worth taking the time to fill it in as well as you can. Consider the following points when filling in your form.

What are they looking for in a candidate?

Have you checked the job advert for clues as to what's important to the school? A job description will sometimes state the kind of person the school is looking for. The sc…

Aug 6, 2021 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #Teacher, #Job Applications, #Interview, #Interview Preparation, #Interview questions, #Primary and Post Primary Interviews & #Mock Interview Preparation Primary

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Interview practice – Why should I bring positive energy into the interview room?

Interviews can be daunting but there are ways that you can make them less stressful. Believe it or not, some people enjoy the process! You may think that an interview is something you are beckoned to and that you are under scrutiny. Look at it from a different aspect; this is your chance to shine and you can add to the overall mood and tone of the interview.

Positivity and the teacher

A teacher should be a positive influence in the classroom and also should be a positive, can-do member of the scho…

Jun 27, 2021 06:26pm

By Mary Dillon

Under #Interview, #Job Applications, #Opportunity, #Interview questions, #jobapplications, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #primaryschoolteacher & #primarymockinterview

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What to ask for the ‘Do you have any Questions for Us?’ question

When I went for interviews in the past, I always dreaded one question in particular.. ‘ Do you have any questions for us?’ Though I KNEW I should have something interesting or profound to ask, I often resorted to ‘When can I hope to hear back from you?’

Changing your mindset

Once I realised that this question was my chance to find out some information about the school, I found that there were many questions I could ask. I could ask about how the school was run, if they had a particular kind of per…

May 17, 2021 12:37pm

By Orla Dempsey

Under #Interview, #Interview questions, #Job Applications, #primarymockinterview, #primarymockinterviewpreparation & #careercoaching

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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

Top Tips for teachers applying for DEIS schools

Checklist for filling in your job applications

What are they looking for in a candidate?

Interview practice – Why should I bring positive energy into the interview room?

Positivity and the teacher

What to ask for the ‘Do you have any Questions for Us?’ question

Changing your mindset

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