SLT Event, any advice?

[PithyMauveZebra]

Currently relocating and I have seen a networking event for an SLT role.
I find these type of events tricky, mainly because I find it hard to find a balance. I would want to go in and discuss my own experience and what I’ve done to shape my department thus far and that
I’ve researched the school, I’ve explored their ethos, history and their strong focus on social mobility and the importance they place on this. I’ve also looked at how they nurture leaders. I’ve read the person spec. I’ve seen what lines up with my experience and where I may need to be coached.
I have my list of questions to ask. However, I would appreciate any advice from anyone in SLT or those of you that have hosted/been to events such as this.
What should I do to make a positive first impression? I’m well aware that some of you will question my motives for this post and assume I should just know what to do, however I don’t, and I’m always a bit anxious when it comes to events such as this, so I thought it may be useful for me to get some advice from as many people as possible!
Thank you!

I don’t think this is the right time to go in and try to promote yourself. This is to show your soft skills, so as hard as it is to do, go and be yourself and try to relax. Talk to lots of different people, remember to say please and thank you to any serving staff (I know it sounds obvious but it is so easy to forget to do when nervous/ anxious).

Remember this is as much as seeing if you like them as if they like you, so try to see if you could see yourself there.And fake it till you make it (which nearly everyone else is doing as well!), hold your head up high and act as if you aren’t nervous.

I will say I am neither SLT or have been to these events, so my advise might be completely rubbish.