Something I would highly recommend, is taking a portfolio with examples of your work along to your interview! I know at the moment you may not be physically ‘going’ to an interview, but now more than ever this could give you the edge and show exactly who you are and what you can do!!😀Here are some tips on what to include:
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1. Put your personal statement first! This is what you would have written for your job application, so putting this first will remind them of why they chose you to come for an interview from what was so brilliant about this statement!
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2. Next, put your reports that have been written about you by your mentor/tutor. This will show exactly how wonderful you are, what skills you have and what you are like as a teacher from a professional perspective!
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3. After this, should be some examples of planning. This needs to include a range of planning from single lesson plans to medium term planning. Alongside these, insert examples of your evaluations of these lessons to show you are able to reflect on your own planning and teaching! Highlight at the top what subject they are for and what kind of plan they are so it’s clear!
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4. Next, you can put in examples of lesson observation feedback that you have received from a range of observers (e.g. mentor, tutor, Head Teacher, Key Stage Lead etc)! These should also be observations of a range of subjects to show feedback on different areas of the curriculum! Obviously, it’s best to put your most positive feedback here 😄 Highlight at the top what subject it was and who observed it so it’s clear!
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5. Lastly, add in anything else you are proud of. Perhaps you have created an inspiring display or reading area! You could show something you did in a previous job such as being a TA, nursery teacher, club leader/coach! Show off who YOU are here 😊
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I hope this helps if you are preparing for interviews! I would suggest sending this just before the interview for them to look at when they wish, or hand it over at the start if you are physically going to an interview! Let them have a browse and refer to your examples in your interview where possible!
GOOD LUCK!! 🤩💗
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