HR

Friday

10th Oct 2025

How to make your teacher job application sparkle
Having sifted through hundreds of job applications, this school leader offers advice to candidates to ensure that they don’t fall at the first hurdle in their job hunt
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Monday

10th Feb 2025

Teacher job interviews: 6 ways to impress any panel
An experienced headteacher offers some timeless advice on how to give yourself the best chance possible of landing your dream job
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Tuesday

8th Oct 2024

6 golden rules for difficult conversations
No one likes a tough conversation with a colleague – but these simple yet effective processes can ensure a better outcome for both parties
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Thursday

16th May 2024

How to spot a true team player at interview
If you’re interviewing teaching candidates, what can you do to check if they will work well as part of your team? This leader shares some ideas
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Thursday

29th Feb 2024

5 tips for handling staff redundancy and contract non-renewals
Letting staff go is a difficult part of a school leader’s job – but there are some key principles that can make the process fair for all, says Kausor Amin-Ali
5 tips for handling redundancy conversations with respect

Monday

18th Dec 2023

Are you ready to be a headteacher?
So, you’re thinking of applying to be a headteacher – but is the role really right for you? Sir Tim Brighouse puts you to the test
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Thursday

30th Mar 2023

The lost civilities of the HR reference request - and why it matters
HR teams and job-seeking teachers must remember that behind every reference request is a busy school leader
The lost civilities of the HR reference request - and why it matters

Thursday

16th Mar 2023

The challenges of hiring teachers in ‘high-risk’ countries
For international schools in some parts of the world, recruitment comes with the added issue of overcoming perceptions of risk and danger. Leaders in five such nations explain how they address this
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Wednesday

8th Mar 2023

Why schools should embrace the power of brand marketing
Recruitment season should make schools think more strategically about their brand – and how it can help to attract the best applicants for teacher jobs, says Sufian Sadiq
It’s time for schools to embrace the power of brand marketing

Wednesday

15th Feb 2023

Does your recruitment work for neurodiverse teachers?
One neurodiverse teacher explains the challenges they have faced in the job application and interview process – and shares advice for schools to make their recruitment as inclusive as possible
Do your hiring process work for neurodiverse teachers?

Monday

25th Jul 2022

How schools should calculate holiday pay for part-year workers
After the Harpur Trust v Brazel decision from the Supreme Court, a lawyer explains the new calculations schools will need to use when working out holiday pay for part-year workers
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Friday

15th Jul 2022

Why interview observations should happen at your current school
Being observed while teaching a lesson in a new school, with different pupils and different resources, is a big ask for teachers in a job interview. Here, co-headteacher Lori Greenglass explains how – and why – she does things differently
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