InterviewYou
will be expected to attend an interview if you are selected for
consideration for a place on our course. This will determine your
suitability to teaching by focusing on your:
- specific qualifications
- subject knowledge and skills
- experiences and personal qualities
- commitment to teaching
- sense of responsibility
- ability to relate well to young people
- ability to reflect on your own knowledge and experience
In
addition to this we will also be looking for evidence of clear and
accurate communication skills in written and spoken English. You will
be asked to complete various tasks which will show your ability to:
- use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
- present yourself clearly and fluently using appropriate vocabulary and resources
- produce work that is organised, logical and coherent
- present written work that is neat and legible
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Prior to your intervewPrior to your interview it is recommended that you
- familiarise
yourself with the Key Stage 3 and 4 aspects of the National Curriculum
of your chosen subject (this document is available at www.nc.uk.net )
- are aware of and reasonably well informed about current educational topics/issues
- visit a state secondary school and discuss with teachers their roles and responsibilities, expectations and concerns.
Careful consideration
is given to every applicant regardless of ethnic background, religion,
age, disability and gender. Whilst in all appointments the best
candidates should be appointed, the Code of Practice recommended by the
Equal Opportunities Commission and the guidelines set out by TDA 'Able
to Teach' document will be closely followed.
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