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I have got an interview on Friday - HOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY!
I really dislike my current school (well the management and staff really the kids are fab) - did before maternity leave and there was no way I was returning to work there full time after my maternity leave hence my part time. However, we are struggling financially and there is no way I can continue on 2 days a week and us manage. So this job would be full time from January but I might be able to get it part time maybe 4 days a week.
It is a real dream job for me when I applied I didn't really think I would get it. It is working as a liason teacher for children with speech and language difficulties based in one school in a speech and langauge unit and then doing liason work to other primary school to give support to pupils in mainstream with speech and language difficulties and giving support to parents too.
So I have the interview on Friday and a visiti around the school tomorrow afternoon, so what do I wear to each thing??? HELP
I really dislike my current school (well the management and staff really the kids are fab) - did before maternity leave and there was no way I was returning to work there full time after my maternity leave hence my part time. However, we are struggling financially and there is no way I can continue on 2 days a week and us manage. So this job would be full time from January but I might be able to get it part time maybe 4 days a week.
It is a real dream job for me when I applied I didn't really think I would get it. It is working as a liason teacher for children with speech and language difficulties based in one school in a speech and langauge unit and then doing liason work to other primary school to give support to pupils in mainstream with speech and language difficulties and giving support to parents too.
So I have the interview on Friday and a visiti around the school tomorrow afternoon, so what do I wear to each thing??? HELP
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what to wear - difficult one but if i was you id go smart to both but for the look around school just nice top and smart work trousers and heals (not killer) then for interview go all out and wear a suit if you have one if not again smart top and trousers... as long as you feel comfy!
i know perhaps in your job you dont have to dress that smart espcially as your working with kiddies all day - but it is an interview and others will prob go dressed up!
good luck
Thanks for the reply star11
I'd wear a smart outfit for the visit, say one of the better school outfits I possess lol and do the suit (skirt/pants) for the interview for def.
My old head, an absolute star, retired in 2001 but does our Y6 lit/num booster classes til Sats. Anyway, we were talking the other day of getting a deputy and he said he always went for the fittest at interview! I wet myself! He's such a case and probably there was a bit of truth in what he said ha ha!
I know you'll know this, but make sure you ask some good questions during the visit and smile! I hate it when people look round our school wanting a job and the miserable cows just look disapproving at us minnions!
Good luck x
have you a skirt with thick tights??? linin trousers??? maternity trousers???
Best of luck, let us know how it goes this afternoon and what you decide to wear!.
xx
And Ali I wll remember to smile and ask a lot of questions but hopefully they will be sensible questions not just gobbledigook!
Definately agree with the smart look. Smart over smart-casual is definately good for a first impression - I've seen tons of people interviewed at work and the state some people turn up in is pathetic. White plastic 4inch heels do not get you a job! lol!
How'd it go?? x
Oh goodness I SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO want it! (
We've got interviews at ours on Thurs for a sports dev manager and they'd be assisting me with my extended role. And one of them is sex on legs! Oh, how I will cope if I have to spend my days in meetings with a fitty with his shorts on!? Oh swoon!
Normally with teachign jobs you find out the same day so yes Julesy in theory I will know on Fri - either way I am having a takeaway to celebrate or comisserate with!
I'm trying to think of any helpful advice but not coming up with many idea. Perhaps you could wax lyrical about any kids that you've previously had with communication difficulties and how you've supported them!? If you have any questions then give me a shout. XX
As the others say, be friendly and enthusiastic, I know this sounds obvious but you would be surprised how many people I have interviewed that have just not seemed bothered or have known very little about the job they are being interviewed for!! Big deep breath before you go in to calm the nerves, have a think before the interview about why you want the job, what you can offer them (strengths and weaknesses), relevant experience so that you feel more prepared for their questions. Also don't slag off your old place, you would be surprised how many people do and it doesn't sound good! So have a good reason for why you want to leave that isn't - I hate the management lol!!
Good luck!!!!!!!!!! xxx