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Make spelling and grammar mistakes.
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Use phrases like 'Good teachers should..' .. you don't know it all, no one does!
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Talk about things that are already on your application form e.g. safeguarding training - I can see that on the form I don't want to hear it again on your statement.
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Talk about random things like: 'I grew up in a blah blah and went to university'
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Your university course - I can google that - UNLESS there are specific modules you'd like to mention e.g. SEN or specialisms.
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Use loads of professional jargon - school governors will be reading these too, they may not know what you mean!
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Biggest for me (this is a personal one) - don't be boring, if it is sending you to sleep then it's a no from me.
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Be generic
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Be too descriptive
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Make spelling and grammar mistakes.
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Use phrases like 'Good teachers should..' .. you don't know it all, no one does!
•
Talk about things that are already on your application form e.g. safeguarding training - I can see that on the form I don't want to hear it again on your statement.
•
Talk about random things like: 'I grew up in a blah blah and went to university'
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Your university course - I can google that - UNLESS there are specific modules you'd like to mention e.g. SEN or specialisms.
•
Use loads of professional jargon - school governors will be reading these too, they may not know what you mean!
•
Biggest for me (this is a personal one) - don't be boring, if it is sending you to sleep then it's a no from me.
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Be generic
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Be too descriptive
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