Meeting a principal tomorrow; should I bring anything?

Lord TSC

Got a phone call this afternoon, asking if I minded going in tomorrow morning to have a chat with the principal. Nothing formal or anything by the sounds of it. Presume it's just to see if I'm up for sub-work or something.

But should I bring anything with me? Like my CV or certs of qualifications or anything like that? It's the first time a CV to a school has resulted in anything like this, so any advice would be nice.

Postgrad10

No harm. It'll look professional to have spare copies in a folder should he require them . Include vetting and t. council registration too. Best of luck.

Lord TSC

Sooo....apparently it was a job interview. That was unexpected :pac:

doc_17

so how did it go for you?

Lord TSC

I felt it went ok, all things considered. I won't say too much, given there could be people on here who might be involved or whatever (public forum) and all though. I will say I got the feeling from one or two things said that it was a formality and there was someone already lined up, but hopefully its a foot in the door...

lestat21

Thats happened to me a few times... jst curious bt as you were told it was an informal meeting were you in any way prepared for an interview?? Revised possible question, curricullum and got the suit out??

Its just very unprofessional on this particular school..

Lord TSC

The exact wording from the phone call was "Would you mind coming in for a chat with the principal whenever suits you over the next few days?" I did go in a shirt and trousers, cause I always try and dress professionally even for sub days. I guess, looking back, I should have clarified what exactly the chat would be about....

looksee

I wouldn't worry about it, the Principal isn't enough of a formal person to give you a formal invitation so isn't going to worry about slightly informal dress. I had one of those interviews and got a job out of it!

doc_17

I wouldn't say it was unprofessional from the school in question as if it was a formal interview they might have had to advertise it in the paper forst depending on what conditions/rules the BOM have in place.

Nothing wrong imo with the school doing this as long as neoptism has no part in it.

icescreamqueen

I'm in the same situation as yourself ( I think). I got a call from a principal today who has substitute work for the rest of the school year. He wants me to call in for a 'chat' on Monday. Should I be prepared ala interview style or just act like it is a chat about my teaching experience. I'm so rusty, I haven't done an interview in 5 years eek.

Mwalimu

I'd say take it seriously, but don't be too serious when you go in. Check up on the latest information about your subject(s). Even if it's an informal chat, do your homework on the school. How did they get your contact details? If you left in a CV, be sure to go back over it yourself, especially if it's been a while since you sent it or left it in.
If you didn't give them a CV, it might be that they got your name and details from another school or substitute panel.
Either way, they are probably looking for someone with your subject(s). If one of your subjefcts is stronger, be sure to brush up on the current syllabus for the weaker one as well.

icescreamqueen

Thank you very much for the reply. Starting to feel a bit nervy about it now.
I applied for a temporary post in the school but it was filled by a teacher within the school, that's how the principal has my details. I just hope it's not a formal interview and more of a chat. Going to start brushing up now.

TheDriver

A chat is always to be treated as an interview to be honest. Its informal because there is no onus on the principal to give you any job if you turn up and give a bad vipe however the hours will be yours if you present yourself correctly. It is probably a suitability chat/interview.

Rebelheart

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

Meeting a principal tomorrow; should I bring anything?

Given that you'll be looking for a job in a place which is supposed to embrace learning, you could perhaps leave behind the irrational, and vociferous, hatred for the Irish language which marks far too many of your posts on this website.

You could also improve your own knowledge of written English because, while trying to look down on Irish speakers, your English is consistently awful for a so-called teacher of English - e.g. argument, not arguement.

Otherwise, I heard England is looking for teachers.

Toto Wolfcastle

Rebelheart infracted. Your post is against the charter and regardless of that is completely out of line. Do not reply to this post on-thread.

Cailin87

I hope you don't mind me adding on to this post but I would really appreciate some advice from anyone who may have been in a similar position or even anyone who is involved in teaching/management in a school.

I had an interview last week in Dublin. I am from the North and I found out last week, 2 days after my interview, that the school I interviewed in, had sought a reference from my previous school in the North.

I believe that the start date would be relatively soon but I have not received any word from the school at all. I've even emailed the principal to request feedback and haven't received a reply either.

If anyone could advise me of what you think is going on, I'd really appreciate it! I'm temporarily teaching in the North and would like to be able to give my current employer as much notice as possible!

Again, thanks, in advance...

byhookorbycrook

If it's primary, there'll have to be a meeting of the BOM before a job can be offered. The fact they rang your school is positive.

spurious

Likewise for a VEC, they may be waiting on the committee meeting.

Lord TSC

While the topic is bumped up, I should say the interview paid off; got me a pretty decent job till the summer now

happywithlife

congrats!!