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Read the qualification precisely
Check the named teaching award, subject combination, school level and experience. Do not assume a degree in a subject automatically meets a requirement for a teaching qualification. Follow any registration condition stated in the advert.
Prepare a lesson example
Choose a short lesson relevant to the vacancy. Explain the learning objective, activity, materials and how you would check understanding. Use fictional learner information and do not share identifiable student records.
Describe your real teaching role
Distinguish teaching practice, tutoring and employed classroom responsibility. Explain what you planned, taught and assessed yourself and where a supervisor supported you. Use results only when you can explain their source and your contribution.
Ask about the whole timetable
At offer stage, check teaching load, marking, clubs, boarding duties, location and resources. A private-school minimum-wage table cannot establish a government teaching salary. Keep the contract and remuneration evidence specific to the employer.
