Not sure what to include in your teacher training application? According to Get into Teaching, just think of the word TEACHER! You can use the acronym TEACHER to help you present yourself at your very best in your application and interview.
You want to be a teacher. Why? Perhaps, you were taught by someone motivational; you love your subject; you like working with other people; you enjoy learning new things or you want to inspire the next generation. How do you convey this enthusiasm in your application and interview? As a teacher training provider, CTSN SCITT is looking for your potential to be a teacher. Look at our “What we are looking for” page and use the Get into Teaching advice to think TEACHER.
Thought
What reflections do you have on your experiences of learning and of supporting others to learn? Think about your own learning in and out of school, how you have helped others to improve at something and whether you could have done anything differently.
Experience
Why do you want to become a teacher? Consider the experiences that have inspired you to apply for teacher training.
Aptitude
What skills do you have that will make you a good teacher? Think about the qualities your favourite teachers have and research the classroom practice of being a great teacher.
Collaboration
How do you establish rapport with others to achieve shared goals? Work out how you can demonstrate that you work well with people of different ages, backgrounds and levels of experience.
Heartfelt
What qualities do you have that will make you a good teacher? Don’t forget your softer skills, such as patience, kindness, approachability and empathy.
Enthusiasm
Why are you passionate about joining the teaching profession? Come up with your top three reasons why this is the career for you.
Resilience
What have you found challenging and how did you deal with it? Find an example of a challenge you’ve overcome, and explain what you learnt and how you can apply this to future challenges.
Read the full Get into Teaching blog here.
