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Do You Work with Men?

Yes, I absolutely do.

While a lot of my messaging speaks directly to women (and for good reason), I also work with incredible male leaders - and I welcome it.

Many members of The Teacher Promotion Club are male and in The Confident Career Leader Programme - I have had men enroll too.

In fact, some of the most self-aware, strategic, and values-led clients I’ve supported have been men.

They’ve shown up with:

A belief in the power of coaching
A commitment to bettering themselves
…

Mar 28, 2025 08:15am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #AP, #AP2, #applications, #AP positions, #career, #Confidence, #CPD, #CV Writing, #education, #DeputyPrincipal & FAQs

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How to Showcase Your Skills and Experience as a New Teacher

As a new teacher, you may feel overwhelmed by the challenge of establishing yourself in the competitive field of education. It's essential to know how to showcase your skills and experience effectively to make a lasting impression on potential employers, colleagues, and students. In this blog post, we'll explore different ways to demonstrate your capabilities as a new teacher and help you stand out in your profession.

Create a Comprehensive Portfolio

A well-organised portfolio is an excellent …

May 1, 2023 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #Career, #careercoaching, #CV, #CV Writing, #applications, #Job Applications, #Education, #jobs, #Múinteoir, #How to SAF, #CPD, #teachers & #TeacherIreland

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6 unknown ways you're making a difference in school

1. As a student, I'm so happy that you listen to my news.
2. As a parent, I'm so relieved that you're noticing that my child has dyslexic tendencies. I really struggled in school.
3. As a principal, I'm grateful that you hand in your cuntas míosúil in time. I hate going looking for them
4. As a student, though I can't articulate it properly - my movement break really helps me listen better through the day.
5. As an AP post holder, I really appreciate that you're helping me with this project. Thin…

Feb 6, 2023 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #SAF, #STARtechnique, #careerchange, #Teacher, #primarymockinterview, #DeputyPrincipal, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #careercoaching, #jobapplications, #Uncertainty, #Career Change, #Opportunity, #News, #Career, #postprimaryteacher, #teachers, #teacher, #Job Applications, #Leadership, #MúinteoirMeánscoile, #Múinteoir, #How to SAF, #Post Primary, #AP positions, #CV Writing & #Winning SAF

1 min read

CV template for teachers

I've created an education-focused CV template that's helped 100s of teachers get clear on what a great CV is.

Would you like the template now?

Get yours here.

May 16, 2022 09:54pm

By Orla Dempsey

Under #News, #jobapplications, #careercoaching, #AP1, #AP2, #jobs, #cpd, CV Review, #cv, #CV Writing, #Teaching & Learning

1 min read

CV Templates: Making your CV stand out

I receive many CVs every year to review for my clients, and sometimes I see that the important information regarding their teaching experience is not brought to the fore. Your SAF affords you the opportunity to outline your experience with the aid of specific sections and headings, but your CV can let you down if you don’t know where this important information should be. Below are tips on how to avoid this mistakes, and a few more pieces of advice too. Check out my Facebook videos for a run thro…

Jul 6, 2021 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #CV, #Job Applications, CV Review, #Career, #Teacher, #cv, #jobapplications, #jobs, #postprimaryteacher, #primaryschoolteacher, #applications, #careercoaching, #CV Writing & #resume

3 min read

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CV Templates: Making your CV stand out

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