Training as a Teacher
To teach in a maintained or special school, British trained teachers must gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). To achieve QTS you must successfully complete Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and meet the required standards outlined by the Teacher Training Agency.
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How do I get a job?
There are many ways to get a teaching job - ultimately it boils down to applying direct to a school or LEA, registering with an agency or using the online recruitment service. If you are applying to an LEA for pool, remember that local education authorities may not be able to guarantee a graduating student a specific school. LEAs vary, and you should ask them what their individual policies are.
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Applying for a Post
Includes a section on 'what you have to offer' etc plus a short covering letter.
All your information - a CV plus a letter of application is usually expected.
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Filling out a Form
Some forms will be designed specifically for a first teaching appointment, many will not. You need to use your initiative when completing each form, writing N/A (Not Applicable) in answer to questions which are clearly inappropriate to your situation e.g. 'Previous Teaching Posts'.
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Applying in Writing
This is the section on which the Governors and Headteacher will ascertain the kind of person you are and whether you match the requirements of the particular job on offer.
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Writing your CV
Curriculum Vitae (CV) where you are not specifically asked to fill in an application form, it is good practice to provide a well-structured CV with a letter of application. It is a useful document to create and update throughout your career. A good agency will expect a CV.
A model Curriculum Vitae
What will they ask? Not an exhaustive list, but a few ideas
What have you done as a student that might help you get a job?
To help you ring the changes when you are writing your application.
Words that might impress, but make sure that you know what they mean!
This covers areas such as Communication, Leadership, Innovation, Numeracy, People Skills, Technical, Analysing Information and Self Management Skills.
A few points on what schools are looking for when they appoint a Newly Qualified Teacher.
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Writing your CV
For the majority of teaching posts you will be expected to fill in an application form. However, if you are asked to 'apply in writing' it is good practice to provide a well-structured CV with a letter of application.
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CV Example
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Interview Questions
Some of the things that you may be asked:
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Personal Transferable Skills
You have acquired and developed many skills during your time as a student. It is important to focus on those which might also be useful in the world outside.
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