Personal statement for newly qualified teachers starting as an ECT1. Good quality statement which has gotten me an interview at every school I have applied to. It has been viewed and edited by friends who work as SLT and Headteachers. Highlighted sections are for you to change the section to fit the criteria for the school, what you liked about the school and your own interestd outside of school. I also have attached a small email which I send when applying via email. If you are applying through any other means I find it good practice to email the school direct stating you have applied and ‘look forward to hearing from them soon’. It is always good to get your name remembered by any means necessary. This should cover most personal specification requirements but please do check the schools person spec before submitting this personal statement. Enjoy and I have my fingers crossed you will be successful in gaining an interview.

Engaging and fun interview lesson which ultimately led to me getting the job! This is for year 3 but could be adapted to suit any primary year group. Focus on place value for input to assess understanding then moved on to addition using column addition. I asked to have available place value counters and dienes cubes to support learning.

Powerpoint and resources to deliver an engaging and fun lesson on shape poems for year 1. Can be adapted to suit other years.

PowerPoint presentation of the Space race timeline, used for year 1 but could be adapted for other years and Key stages. Additional worksheet to use alongside the PowerPoint.

Presentation of the Beegu book which has been adapted. Used in year 1 to support writing using adjectives.