Hello, I was wondering if you could help with this. I recently got offered a SEN teaching job which I was thrilled about. I was completely honest in my application form and detailed my experience and qualifications. My interview went well and I’m in the process of proving my qualifications. I emailed them all only to be told I needed to prove my SEN qualification. And then there was a copy of the advert that showed that a SEN qualification was essential! I completely missed this on the job specification.
On speaking to a recruitment manager today she said that there are ways around this and she would speak to the appropriate people. But I would find out on Tuesday as she does a half day and won’t be in on Monday. She also said they were keen to get me in post so I shouldn’t worry. But she couldn’t give me a definitive answer. And Tuesday is a long time to wait.
There is so much riding on me having a permanent job. We are moving out of the area and are aiming to buy a house.
I have worked as a SEN teacher for 16 years and I done lots of CPD and on the job training but nothing that has warranted a specific qualification.
Has anyone found themselves in a similar position and if so what was the outcome? Or employers, have you adapted the job spec to give someone, who could do the job but didn’t have a specific qualification, the role? Or just given them the role knowing they could do the job but didn’t have the advertised specific qualification?
A total long shot I know. But your replies will keep me occupied whilst I fret for the next 4 days! Thanks. 