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Apply Yourself - Contents
 

Looking for vacancies

  • The schools sector
  • Sixth form colleges/the FE sector
  • Supply work
  • Where to look for vacancies
  • What to look for in a vacancy
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    Written applications

  • Requesting application details
  • Before completing the application form
  • Completing the application form
  • The applicant profile or person specification
  • Checklist for completing the supporting statement
  • The importance of unique selling points
  • Writing a covering letter
  • Applying by letter and CV
  • Applying to a pool
  • Making speculative applications
  • Choosing your referees
  • Preparing your portfolio
  • Interviews

  • Preparing for interviews
  • Planning your journey
  • Having second thoughts
  • On the interview day - a few tips
  • Possible interview scenarios
  • Establishing rapport - body language
  • What interviewers are looking for
  • Answering questions
  • Questions you may be asked
  • Being asked to demonstrate skills
  • Questions you may like to ask
  • Pitfalls to avoid during interviews
  • Equal opportunities legislation and policies
  • After the interview

  • Accepting the post
  • If you are not successful
  • Making complaints
  • Self-appraisal and evaluation
  • Looking to the future
  • Appendix A:

  • Teachers salaries
  • Appendix B:

  • LEA contact details and recruitment procedures


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