Please I need your advice. I was invited for a job interview on Saturday 24th September, 2016. Please what do I need to prepare for. What are the things I should be prepared for. It is an international school and I don't want to lose this opportunity.

Zaynie

Dyt

Hello Cheenway, I have been privileged to sit at the panel chair in many interviews. This is what we look at.

There are usually 2 or 3 stages of interview.
Stage 1: Paper interview where some questions are asked both in Maths and English and may be general knowledge or essay sha. What they check out is your intelligence, handwriting and writing skill. If you are for primary you might want to infuse humour in your writing and go easy on the big words. For secondary a good use of your vocab is necessary.

Stage 2: Teaching Practice.
Be presentable: modest and neat clothes, tidy hair, don't put dramatic make up. Minimal jewelry.
Be confident : smile and speak clearly. A teacher's ultimate tool is her voice. Clear and confident.
Be a teacher: practice like 3 topics to perfection before hand. When asked to teach, request to teach a topic of your choice. Make good use of the board with illustrations.
Carry the kids along. Introduce yourself to them. Smile at them yet be firm so they don't take over the class from you. Ask them questions and encourage them to ask you questions too. Each time they ask or answer a question, they should tell their names and try not to forget. Your vocab will depend on the class.


Stage 3: Chatting with the Employer
To discuss work details and offer.

zaynie:
Dyt

Hello Cheenway, I have been privileged to sit at the panel chair in many interviews. This is what we look at.

There are usually 2 or 3 stages of interview.
Stage 1: Paper interview where some questions are asked both in Maths and English and may be general knowledge or essay sha. What they check out is your intelligence, handwriting and writing skill. If you are for primary you might want to infuse humour in your writing and go easy on the big words. For secondary a good use of your vocab is necessary.

Stage 2: Teaching Practice.
Be presentable: modest and neat clothes, tidy hair, don't put dramatic make up. Minimal jewelry.
Be confident : smile and speak clearly. A teacher's ultimate tool is her voice. Clear and confident.
Be a teacher: practice like 3 topics to perfection before hand. When asked to teach, request to teach a topic of your choice. Make good use of the board with illustrations.
Carry the kids along. Introduce yourself to them. Smile at them yet be firm so they don't take over the class from you. Ask them questions and encourage them to ask you questions too. Each time they ask or answer a question, they should tell their names and try not to forget. Your vocab will depend on the class.


Stage 3: Chatting with the Employer
To discuss work details and offer.

Thanks Zaynie. I've done the written test weeks before. I'm wondering what other thing I am expected to do on the said date.
Also I am running my NCE presently in English/Social studies and in my 2nd year. How much should I expect them to pay? I am a teacher but haven't worked with a school of this standard. I can compare this school with Isolog and Peaklane Schools,located in Alagbole.

cheenway:

Thanks Zaynie. I've done the written test weeks before. I'm wondering what other thing I am expected to do on the said date.
Also I am running my NCE presently in English/Social studies and in my 2nd year. How much should I expect them to pay? I am a teacher but haven't worked with a school of this standard. I can compare this school with Isolog and Peaklane Schools,located in Alagbole.

Honestly I don't know.
I don't even know where Alagbole is.....
I do know that in my previous school, NCE holders are usually placed as TAs unless they have like 5 years experience.
They are usually paid between 25-40k depending on so many things but put in mind that some schools pay as low as 15k or even 8k for NCE holders.
Good luck.

Finally got the job and resumed today. Thanks for all the advice and encouragement

cheenway:
Finally got the job and resumed today. Thanks for all the advice and encouragement

So how much are you being paid?

Kirinwa:


So how much are you being paid?

It is 25k for a start. I'm on 12 weeks probation. After then, everything will be regularised. I hope it is a good start, Zaynie

cheenway:


It is 25k for a start. I'm on 12 weeks probation. After then, everything will be regularised. I hope it is a good start, Zaynie

It's a good start. Remember you can only get better.
Start getting experience. Whatever you are told to do, do it with zeal and don't discard before you give it a try.

Work there maximum 3 years and find somewhere better. Where a better experience and money awaits you.
Having 10 years experience in one place isn't equal to having 10 years experience in like 4 places. The latter is far superior than the former.


Good luck.