Any Scottish teachers? My job application query.

[Frecklefeatures]

I'm getting in a massive tizz trying to fill out the online application form. As I was in my previous post for years, likewise the one before that, I've never had to fill in an online application form. Can anyone give me some advice as to how much information I should give for role/responsibilities sections, or what type of information would help? It's been a long time since I've had to do this, although I'm hoping that as the area I'm applying in has a teacher shortage I shouldn't panic too much! Also, I've ma Any help/sympathy gratefully received.

[Lidlfix]

You might get more traffic in Scotsnet I know there's a few teachers posting there. Is it a myjobscotland application? If so you are often restricted to a very small amount of characters, especially for the questions - I've used the current role to ensure I squeeze in anything I think is relevant to the application. Do it in Word first will help you monitor your diminishing characters Good luck!

[Frecklefeatures]

Thanks, I'm getting there (slowly), it's not giving me character limits which is part of the issue, plus adding new jobs seems to be random, they went all out of order but my lovely husband has sorted them.

[nothingtodotoday]

Hi

I have just been helping people with these. My advice is to relate the information in the personal statement part to the person spec for the job. What skills can you bring to the post, what TheTroubleWithAngels said above...raising attainment, behaviour management. Also read the SIP for the school you are applying to and link to that..

In your previous jobs write what skills you developed, eg Responsible for the organisation of..., and in your previous teaching posts mention Curriculum for Ex, planning, teaching, assessing etc

Hope this helps, good luck.