First job interview in years!

[Susuwatariandkodama]

What do I wear?
It’s for a teaching position.
I have some smart skirts but they are more for winter, I also have a lower leg tattoo, should I cover it? I don’t own any trousers over than mom jeans and all my summer skirts are midis with leg slits so a no-go.
I need help!

First off, have a look at Smart Works - it’s a charity that helps women get back into the workforce. They are really good at helping you feel confident about yourself and offer free interview support - they will give you smart clothes for the interview too. I understand you can self-refer. Hopefully there is one near you!

If not, I’d look for a simple pair of chinos or other dark colour but lightweight cotton trousers. H&M do these well for around £20-30, or M&S. A plain dark pair should be versatile enough to wear a few days a week for 3 seasons, so hopefully you will get plenty of use out of them

Sorry, forgot to link to Smart Works

http://smartworks.org.uk/

Would it be ok to go for some check trousers like these and wear my white trainers?
I don’t own any shoes other than dr martens, white trainers and heeled suede boots, I was thinking it only needs to be smart casual?

Also Thanks so much for your advice!

Is it primary or secondary? If secondary I'd avoid white trainers.

@doglover90 It’s all ages

Yeah I wouldn't recommend casual shoes. In a lot of secondary schools, staff wouldn't get away with trainers. Is it worth going to Primark or somewhere and just getting a cheap pair of smart shoes? Good luck!

I’ll see what I can find on the weekend, there’s no uniform at the school and the staff seem to wear smart/casual attire, fingers crossed I can find something that works! Thank you

If you’ve already seen some staff, generally a good idea is to mimic their look but add a 50% smarter element for interview.

there was a great thread on here a while back for a boarding school that might be useful reading:

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/4563498-job-interview-help-required?flipped=1&page=1

Don’t go smart casual it’s definitely a smart occasion.

@Susuwatariandkodama @ShangPie

Yes I can recommend them. (Smartworks that is!)

Will some suede low block heels be ok? How long do teaching assistant interviews last and does anyone know what’s involved?

Not sure how long they are. You might be asked to support a child either in a lesson or 1 to 1, and there will definitely be an interview with someone like the Head or Deputy Head or Senco. The shoes sound great!