Applying for Jobs - References?

wivy

Im currently in the process of applying for jobs and I'm wondering about written references that are required. How many should I have, or from whom?... If I only had one would this disadvantage me? I currently only have one from my secondary school principal.

Also some jobs say require inspectors reports (for the h. dip i presume?) as I am currently just finished college would my application be automatically disposed of if I do not have these included? Should I bother applying for these posts?

Would really appreciate your help
Thanks in advance
Wivy

byhookorbycrook

Apply anyhow, you'd never know. Inspectors' report does mean someone who is probated, but give it a go, you might get subbing out of it if nothing else. In my time, you had a reference from a priest (for Catholic schools.)Would any of your tp principals know you and be happy to give you one?Have you worked say with summer camps or a a volunteer?What about a college lecturer?

Best of luck.

wivy

ya i have taught at music summer camps during the summer and know the school prinicipal so il look into getting a reference for that!
thanks v. much

ToonyLoon

I am also an NQT who is applying for jobs. I intend to send copies of the inspector's reports from my TPs!!

wivy

thanks toonyloon! iv recently started doin that too for all its worth! haha
sometimes wonder do they read half the flippin things!

RibenaHead

The inspectors reports in job ads are for probated teachers (who did their dip before 2010) only. You do not ever have to send TP reports from inspectors