Teaching Portfolio-3500

Every placement should be seen as a job interview If you are motivated, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, show good initiative and ask questions, you are already in the running for upcoming positions!

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• Apply through online avenues/in person at local services

• Interview process • Follow up if required

Resume advice

• Cover Letter is essential • Resume • Selection Criteria (If applicable) • Personal attributes • References

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Interview advice

• Arrive 10 minutes early • No matter how nervous you are, try and be

yourself • Research the service/philosophy before

attending interview • Bring evidence of your experience (reports,

photos, assignments, portfolios) • Ask for a tour of the service at the end of the

interview

What to include:

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• Outline your strengths and qualifications

Subliminal suggestions within your writing: - “I look forward to discussing this further with you.”

- “I feel my teaching philosophy aligns with the values of your early childhood setting”

- “I look forward to working with you and your team.”

What to include:

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• Be succinct • Professional presentation – no spelling,

syntax or grammatical errors • Create a point of difference – add a

photo, hand deliver, stand out format

Include copies of the following: * WWC * VIT registration (or receipt) * DET child protection online training certificate * Evidence of qualifications

Preparation:

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• Practice interview techniques with a friend

• Take every opportunity to hone your interview skills – even if it is not your dream job. Experience is important.

• Bring your portfolio to your interview • Relax, smile, breath, ask for questions to

be repeated if you need additional time to answer

• Dress to impress

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• Be yourself • Do your research – research the

organisation and the role that has been advertised

• Learn their values and philosophy • What is their A & R Rating? • Do they run specific programs that you

can link your own passions too? E.g – Kelly Sports, Cooking weekly, Hey-Dee-Ho Music programs etc

• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn is just as important as experience

What are your experiences with the planning cycle?

Would you feel confident in planning for a range of children with diverse needs?

Have you used an online platform before? (E.g – Story Park, Educa etc)

Tell us about your teaching philosophy

Can you tell us about a time where you had to implement strategies for children with additional needs or children that speak English as a second language?

What do you know about mandatory reporting?

How do you cater for inclusion with your classroom?

Is there anything else you would like to share with us? 9

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