The purpose of an interview is to select the best candidate for the post. It also gives you the opportunity to decide if it is the right post for you.
Thorough preparation before an interview is crucial. If you are well-prepared, you can be more confident in your performance and you will be more likely to say what you intend to at interview. Below are some suggestions to help you to prepare well.
Your application provides the evidence the prospective employer needs about you when shortlisting candidates to invite to interview.
You will probably be asked to provide a supporting statement. Use your supporting statement to show that you meet all of the essential selection criteria listed in the person specification.
See the application tips below for some suggestions that may help you to maximise your chances of being called for interview.
Most teaching posts are filled following an interview.
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Everyone in teaching has felt the icy blast of recession blow through their schools, jobs and career prospects in recent months.
TES Careers expert Professor John Howson answers your questions on all aspects of the job application process - from writing a killer personal statement through to preparing for interviews and succ
There are no two ways about it; job seeking for NQTs and new teachers is tough right now.
New teachers usually start at the bottom of the pay spine, known as main scale point 1 (or M1) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and point 0 in Scotland.
So you've found a vacancy you want to apply for and you're ready to launch yourself into your career, and that means putting together your application.
It's a difficult business, applying for your first teaching job. With more competition but fewer jobs, it's much easier to end up on a reject pile.
