ACU Presentation Oct 2014

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1 ACU Presentation Oct 2014 Hey Employ Me! Glenn Payne

2 My experience in Education Started in 1976 at Melbourne State College 3 year course Major in P.E. Guaranteed on-going employment as long as I worked for DEECD for first three years. No brainer! No interviews, no portfolio, no idea!!!

3 Taught at eight schools over 35 years I still remember my first day:

4 Ponder These Individually we can make sand castles, together we can build pyramids If everything seems under control then you re not going fast enough - Mario Andretti Traditional Schools will not survive in the 21 st Century - Brian Caldwall If we teach today as we taught yesterday we rob our children of tomorrow

5 Education is the only business still debating the usefulness of technology If we are satisfied with what we have now then we will be ultimately judged as under-achievers. If we continue to do more of what we do now we will only get more of what we already have.

6 And These We can t change the past but we can shape the future If we haven t made mistakes then we haven t made anything!

7 Every mistake is a gift Helen Jackson Principal Pascoe Vale girls SC May 2007 (Helen is now well into her eighties and still going strong!)

8 Powerful Learning relies on great teaching practice As teachers, we have a responsibility to lift the achievement levels of all students We must never underestimate the abilities of our students or ourselves

9 John Hattie s research identifies the practises which have the greatest influence on student learning.

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11 What Makes You Employable? Tell the person next to you one reason why you should get a job. Current employment is usually contract

12 What Can you do? Gaining employment in an Educational setting is more than getting good results

13 It s a Way of Life! When you commit to teaching you sign up for a way of life! It is something you take home, worry about and work on continuously. You will be a role model. (Be careful of how you use Social Media!) The way of life is full of incredibly powerful moments and opportunities that will influence the students

14 Way of Life The job can be incredibly demanding Your students will always give much, much more than you have given rewarding

15 What do I look for in an Employee? Passion: Are you passionate about kids and changing their lives, making a difference. This is more than just going to work and coming home. This is real commitment to the students.

16 What do I look for in an Employee? Positive personality: Are you a positive person. Be careful of the negative influences side with the positive people Are you a half glass full or half glass empty person (don t bother applying!) Are you resilient to ride the high s and lows? Can you survive the day without overdosing on caffeine?!

17 What do I look for in an Employee? Perspective: Can you use humour and life skills to keep things in perspective? Don t get caught up in politics Enjoy a balance between work, rest and play

18 What do I look for in an Employee? Power: You have the power to make a bad situation better Have you experienced in your training a situation where you saw someone make a change to a bad situation for a good outcome?

19 What do I look for in an Employee? People Person: Are you a happy person? Do you engage in conversation easily and for fun? Do you look to help others when in need?

20 What do I look for in an Employee? Professional Learner: Do you see yourself as a learner? P Plates for ever! Do you ask for help? Acknowledge you don t know everything and you make mistakes that s what humans do, that s how humans learn!

21 What do I look for in an Employee? Team Player: Do you Play for the Team or is it all about you?!

22 What do I look for in an Employee? Preparation and organisation: Are you well organised? No is not an option!

23 What do I look for in an Employee? Potential: Do you have the potential to be a passionate, positive, powerful, proactive, educational leader? Everyone has to be a leader now

24 What do I look for in an Employee? Parents: Will you look to encourage / include parents in their child s learning?

25 What do I look for in an Employee? Prepared for Change: Be prepared to jump on the change train. Don t get caught waiting at the station.

26 Applying for Positions One position to fill: How does a panel choose an employee when you often have over 100 applications from Graduates with similar experiences? DEECD allows 14 days to apply for positions through RoL Panel shortlists from your application and will contact you if you get an interview

27 Applying for Positions What should you include in your application? Introductory Letter I don t like the use of your photo in the application Address every criteria usually no more than one page per criteria is plenty no waffle is better Use examples in addressing criteria not shopping lists

28 Applying for Positions The Application: Don t get your friend to write the application for you! It must sound, look and feel like you. Be honest about not knowing things, the panel will appreciate your this. Let them know you are keen to learn and would be happy to work with a mentor for support.

29 Applying for Positions Referees usually three required who can speak about you as a person and your work not your best mates!! Need to be able to comment on your application/criteria not how many parties you go to! Provide copies of your application to your referees before the interview Have a critical friend proof read your application

30 Applying for Positions Referees: Remember the application gets you the interview, the interview gets you the job! Your referees should really be confirming what you say and have written. I become worried when referees say an applicant is outstanding in everything There aren t too many teachers who can claim to be outstanding in every aspect of their job.

31 Applying for Positions Recruitment on Line: You will receive an during the process if you were not successful in being shortlisted for interview. This usually occurs after the successful applicant has been offered the position!

32 Applying for Positions Check the workplace website for background reading. Know something about the workplace before you go to interview. The panel will be impressed if you have done this. eg. Is it a multi-cultural school? Low socio-economic? What resources and facilities are available?

33 Applying for Positions Most teachers have strengths in a few areas but rely on their colleagues to fill the gaps. Look for Volunteer Work or Casual Relief positions in your field of study. This is a good way to break in to a workplace as they see you in action.

34 The Dreaded Interview Dress sensibly not overdressed! A ballroom gown is not appropriate neither are jeans, t-shirt and thongs! If water provided then use it (to drink!) Interviews generally last around 30 minutes Get plenty of sleep the night before Be well spoken, speak clearly and make eye contact

35 The Interview Questions: The panel will ask questions related to the selection criteria Have some examples of your experiences in mind that you can use to answer questions

36 The Interview At the Interview: The panel members will be nervous too! Relax- as if! Arrive 10 minutes early Have a couple of key points you want the panel to hear this may happen at the end of the interview where often the panel will ask: Is there any thing else you would like to say? Don t say no!

37 The Interview Should I bring a portfolio to an interview? Ask this question when you receive an invitation for interview the panel may not have time. You may be able to drop it off before the interview day. Ask is there an opportunity to visit the school/ kinder etc. for a tour prior to the interview day. You can create a good impression (or a bad one!!)

38 The Interview What could a portfolio include? a plan of a unit of work evidence of how they have been involved in the community any resources they have made which they are proud of behaviour plans sample of lesson plan

39 The Interview Portfolio: photos of your work experience team experiences eg. Camps things you have organised Something you have succeeded in eg. sporting, musical etc. If possible use your portfolio to help explain your response. Mark your portfolio in sections for easy find.

40 The Interview Tell the panel about: Do you have part-time work? Do you do volunteer work? Eg. Community Do you have any recreational/sporting pursuits or coach a team, play teach an instrument etc. Do you speak another language? Other than OMG, lol etc.

41 The Interview STAR: When explaining an example of an experience you can use the STAR approach: S= Describe the Situation T= Describe the Task A= What Actions did you undertake? R= What was the Result? Was it successful/unsuccessful? What did you learn?

42 The Interview Don t be afraid to ask the panel members to re-state the question if you didn t get it! Take your time when answering no need to rush The Interview is your chance to shine Leave the panel with some kind of lasting statement about your passion for teaching as a career...

43 The Interview is Over Leaving the Interview: Thank the panel members for their time Have a happy face and make the eye contact with each person Shake their hand Don t rush out and risk falling over! Make a few notes when you get home about the things that went well and what you need to brush up on at the next interview

44 The Interview Horses for Courses: Not everyone is suited to every position Welcome feedback even if you get the job Don t be too disappointed if you miss out there will be a job for everyone Panels don t usually try to trick you they just want to know what kind of person you are and will you fit easily in to their organisation

45 References: DEECD: Recruitment on Line: jobs in schools reers/pages/advacssch.aspx Local Councils, employment agencies etc.

46 References: The Big Six Teaching students how to read! de/pages/comp/43073/?reflag=1

47 References Media: Make a habit if reading the Educational section/articles in newspapers (or on your i- thingos!) Recent article: Sunday Herald Sun:12/10/14 Government Review finds major failings in Education System: Teachers Need Remedial Grammar Lessons Western Civilisation being demonised PM- Kids need to be able to read, write and think

48 NMR School Improvement Strategy All of our students will be literate, numerate and curious

49 Making good teaching happen for every child, every day, in every classroom, is the single most important means by which schools can deliver on their promise to enable all children to learn and achieve at high levels. Robert Peterkin Harvard Graduate School of Education.

50 We make a difference to student learning and therefore their lives.

51 Questions and Answers My contact:

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