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5 replies

NoNutsPlease · 06/10/2016 22:25

I'm applying for a new job after working at the same school for my entire teaching career.

In the 'previous experience' section, should I just leave this blank? The only thing I could put here are the schools I taught in during my placements 10 years ago!

Any advice welcome Smile TIA

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hesterton · 06/10/2016 22:26

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NoNutsPlease · 06/10/2016 22:28

No previous jobs of any relevance, just a bit of retail work while at university.

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TheTroutofNoCraic · 10/10/2016 19:56

I'd still mention the PGCE placements...especially if they were in different contexts to the school you are teaching currently.

samlovesdilys · 12/10/2016 21:06

I've put in the previous jobs even though same school - so teacher, then hod, then cl...each separate but same school. Otherwise they could think you have been in same position for x years, thus at least shows progression...

WittyCakeMeister · 12/10/2016 21:17

I wouldn't put pgce placements in that section - they were part of a study course, not jobs.

Agree that any previous roles you had at same school should go in there.

Put your University retail job in there. They won't check it/ask for a reference but it shows you have experience of a workplace outside the school system. It adds to your life experience and gives further strings to your bow.

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