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hedman2003 · 28-11-2007, 21:43

I'd be interested to know about the headteacher who throws away applications if they don't apply in the right envelope, sounds like an urban myth to me

re handwritten or typed, it is acceptable for applications to be either however if handwritten ensure it is neat and presentable. Your letter should preferably be typed on no more than 2 pages of A4

If you are applying for a number of posts sure that you personalise the application to that school it's amazing how many applications start "I wish to apply for your post St Paul's School" but the final para will have the name of a different school because that was the last post they applied for.

In terms of working with children even if you haven't been employed working with children highlight voluntary work you may have done ie Brownie Leader, Sports Coach, Sunday School Teacher etc. Contact local schools and see if they want some assistance listening to children read etc

Do not apply for posts if you don't meet the essential criteria, your wasting your time and the schools ie if it says you need a qualification and you dont have it your application will go in the WPB (not really because schools have to keep them for 12 months incase there's an equal opportunities complaint)

28-11-2007, 21:43	#24
hedman2003 Full Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 395 Liked: 6 times Rep Power: 1542	Re: Job Apps I'd be interested to know about the headteacher who throws away applications if they don't apply in the right envelope, sounds like an urban myth to me re handwritten or typed, it is acceptable for applications to be either however if handwritten ensure it is neat and presentable. Your letter should preferably be typed on no more than 2 pages of A4 If you are applying for a number of posts sure that you personalise the application to that school it's amazing how many applications start "I wish to apply for your post St Paul's School" but the final para will have the name of a different school because that was the last post they applied for. In terms of working with children even if you haven't been employed working with children highlight voluntary work you may have done ie Brownie Leader, Sports Coach, Sunday School Teacher etc. Contact local schools and see if they want some assistance listening to children read etc Do not apply for posts if you don't meet the essential criteria, your wasting your time and the schools ie if it says you need a qualification and you dont have it your application will go in the WPB (not really because schools have to keep them for 12 months incase there's an equal opportunities complaint)