Job interview in the morning.

[MCW]

I've managed to get an interview for a teaching job in a middle school. The odds are against me as I've been out of the classroom for 10 years and am 50, the magic age at which it appears no one ever wants to employ you again. On top of that, I have no idea how to use an interactive whiteboard, so am going to look like complete luddite.

Have to teach a 55 minute maths lesson to a class of 9-10 year olds and am getting very nervous. Am convinced mind will go completely blank and they'll all run riot.

Oh well, at least they're providing lunch..

Wish me luck. x

[scorps]

good luck, just remember never clout a pupil in front of witnesses, seriously though good luck
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[Irn-Bru]

They are just massive projected touch screens, and with software designed around it. Remember not to write on them with board markers if you do try and use it Good luck
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[SlimRick]

Just imagine all the kids sat there in their underwear, and the nerves will disappear. HTH












Oh wait....that might be public speaking - similar though

[Flatbadger]

I hope you don't have a funny surname MCW.

Best of luck and I haven't heard of an interactive whiteboard either.
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[MCW]

[fatpies]

[Skudd]

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[Vincent]

90 minutes later and you'll be at home with a cup of tea and it'll have all seemed like a bad dream.

Good luck
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[andym]

Good luck, hope it all goes well....

[Rogerborg]

Hand out test cheat sheets, give them all an A+, everyone earns a bonus.

If you're not looking forward to it, then maybe teaching isn't for you.
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[MCW]

[EXC-Rider]

well.....
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[sidewinder]

Good luck
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[Wave2k]

I dont understand why people would employ a younger woman over an older woman.

For me personally id always hire the older woman.

Younger women are no doubt likely going get pregnant and have time off and its the employers duty to get cover etc

I wouldnt want that hassle.

Probably the same reason men get hired over young women, though no employer would ever admit it.

Good luck

Experience over youth
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[MCW]

Didn't get the job. Bumz They have an ofsted inspection next term and wanted someone who has experience of current ofsted practice. Fine, but why interview me then?

[Flatbadger]

That's rough, but must have done you good - have you asked for feedback regarding the lesson/interview?

Current Ofsted practice is to teach maths in a manner alien to the parents, from what I hear!
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[Islander]

Treat it as a practice interview - you'll find the next one easier

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