“It's all about convincing them that you've got what they're looking for. It's not just about telling them how wonderful you are in very broad terms.” Steve Hardy - Education Consultant on behalf of @NASUWT, The Teachers Union

Remember to: - Check your application for typos - Address any gaps in your CV - Ask references before giving them - Print off your application - check the formatting - Send it to the correct department or person

Check your online presence. It can be easy to forget when uploading to social media, who can see what you are sharing. If you have low privacy settings, images, videos and even status' you post may appear on Google. https://t.co/srWqPl1PaX

Remember, social media can also work as a positive when job searching. You could link to your LinkedIn profile on your application – this will help employers see who you are in a professional manner. This allows you to build a positive online

“Education remains the third-highest growth area on LinkedIn in terms of new members joining. There are lots of headteachers recruiting via LinkedIn.” Sarah Morrison – Managing Director at @ElementaUK

And relax... Once the application has been sent, try not to focus too much on whether you will get an interview. If you are unsuccessful, it may be worth asking for feedback from the school – politely and professionally.

Want to know more? We have written a blog post all about applying for your first teaching job. You can read it here: https://t.co/nft3wu6dXo https://t.co/QswywUVHDO

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