Secondary QTS session 1 applications

www.edgehill.ac.uk/careers
Making Effective Applications
How to get shortlisted, not fall into
the rejection blackhole…

CVs
Covering
Letters
Personal
statements
Application
Forms…

Me
Me
Me
Me
Me
Me
Me
Me
Me
Me

Beyond the North-West…

It’s only October!!!

Isn’t it too early
to be looking for
jobs that won’t
start until
September
2020?!

Where to look for vacancies?
Local authorities- search for your local authority
The school’s own website – Schools Web Directory
Our website
Good old google…

Teaching in Schools
tes.co.uk – Times Educational Supplement
e-teach.com independent schools jobs – Vacancy site for Independent Schools at home and abroad
eteach.com – Regional and national teaching posts
e-ctg.co.uk – Catholic Teachers Gazette
education-jobs.co.uk – Jobs in Education

Press advertisements
TES
The Guardian
The Telegraph operates a job alert service via email (mainly for independent
schools)
The Independent

What to do in the run up to Christmas?
Research where
you want to start
your teaching
career.
Use our bespoke
resources to
assist you.
Check LA websites
for information
including “pools”
& early closing
dates.
Start to make
contacts for future
teaching
opportunities.

Recruitment and Selection Process
Staffing need arises/is identified.
Job role is created/updated with
person specification and job
description.
Role is advertised.
Shortlisting takes place.
Selection process, usually at least
an interview and teaching
observation.
Successful candidate appointed.

To produce an Effective CV
(Or covering letter)
(Or personal statement)
(Or application form)

You need to meet the
requirements of the person
specification

Vacancy Information
Information about the school/institution.
A job description.
A person specification.

PersonSpecification
Knowledge
Experience
Skills

What Happens When You Apply?
The recruiter
checks for
evidence that you
meet each of
their criteria
They tick off the
ones you have
met
Essential then
desirable criteria
is looked for, only
the best make the
shortlist

Producing an effective application, covering letter and/or
personal statement:
Use their language in your application.
Evidence all areas with multiple examples.
Match to your experiences.
Unpick the skills required.

“Evidence”

“I have great
communication
skills :D”

“I have developed effective
communication skills
through my experience
waitressing in a busy café
where I… ”

S • Situation
T • Task
A • Action
R • Result

Situation
Brief background, context of the setting (1 sentence).
Task
What did you need to achieve, with who and why (1 sentence).
Action
What did you do, what steps did you take (3-4 sentences).
Result
What did you achieve - always a successful outcome! (1 sentence).

Your task
 Select 1-2 criteria
     
 Write down the
evidence
you could use to show
you meet the identified
requirements
1. Have high expectations of young people including a commitment to
ensuring that they can achieve their full educational potential and to
establishing fair, respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive
relationships with them.
2. Hold positive values and attitudes and adopt high standards of
behaviour in their professional role.
3. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the
professional duties of teachers and the statutory framework within
which they work, and contribute to the development,
implementation and evaluation of the policies and practice of their
workplace, including those designed to promote equality of
opportunity.
4. Communicate effectively with young people and colleagues.
5. Act upon advice and feedback and be open to coaching and
mentoring
6. Have a commitment to collaboration and co-operative working
where appropriate.
7. Evaluate their performance and be committed to improving their
practice through appropriate professional development.

How to get an
interview…

Be enthusiastic!
Passion and motivation needs to shine through.
Tailor it to that specific school
Why work for them?
Clear introduction to your letter
Why are you applying?

Meet their
needs
Be concise and
precise
Show you can
teach
Follow their
structure
What else can
you offer?

Issues to Consider
Process will be very competitive
Recruiters doing this in addition to their day job
Shortlisting can be very, very dull
How will you grab their attention?

Follow Their Rules!  Do what they ask, how they
ask.
 Don’t submit a CV if they ask
you not to.
 Many teaching posts do not
require a CV.
 Ensure you put N/A in any
sections that do not apply.
 Use the correct font, size of
font or colour.

Making that crucial positive first impression
 Spoiling errors.
 Grammar mistakes.
 Incorrect format: font; colour; size; amount of information.
 Deadline!

When you see a job vacancy…
Read the details.
Locate the Person Specification.
Do you meet the criteria?.
Do you want the job?
Get your application checked!

The Perfect application?
Is my application interesting to read?
Does it reflect the vacancy?
At a glance will someone want to meet me?
Have I provided proof with examples?
Have I linked my experiences to the role I want?
Does it demonstrate my excellent communication skills and good use of IT?
How have I demonstrated enthusiasm and passion for the role?

Next week: interview skills

Secondary QTS session 1 applications

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