Hey everyone, Thanks again for joining this community! I'm hoping to grow TCT here on SKOOL and offer lots of opportunities to talk in real time, host live Zoom calls, and prepare resources that are only available to this community. I'm workshopping it ... if you have any ideas, or suggested resources you'd particularly like to see here, please do let me know! 😉 I continue to have so many people reach out and ask me for support and assistance with a range of topics relating to teaching. One that keeps coming up particularly, is teacher's lack of confidence when preparing for interviews. I feel like it's easier to momentarily hide behind your application writing, but at some point, if your writing is spot on (and that's the plan 😊), you'll get a call to interview, and that's when you will need to confidently translate that written information into engaging interview responses. I've started to put together a comprehensive guide, which I'm thinking of naming 'The Teacher Story System', that really does a deep dive into all of the possible interview topics/themes, and teaches teachers how to create their unique stories according to how the panel might structure their interview questions? You never really know what they'll ask or in what context, but if you have a good idea of the school's values and have read their website and planning documents back to front, you'll get a pretty good idea of some of what could come your way! (If you've got an idea for a better product name ... let me know!!!) I've recently offered my new 'Behaviour Management Story System' on my Stan Store - it's a bank of 10 story stems related specifically to behaviour management questions. Please do feel free to go across and download it ... it's a bit of a taster and it's up there for FREE. The full system will become a new resource on my Stan Store, but will include so much more, and will really be a one stop shop for all things application and interview and I'm really excited about how much it's going to help teachers ... beyond the resources that I already have available.

So sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you all! The past little while has been incredibly busy, but I’ve been thinking a lot about this space and how I want to support you moving forward. One of the things I really want you to know is this: By being part of this SKOOL community, I'll be sharing insights, resources and guidance here that I won’t be sharing on social media. This is your space. A quieter space. A more supportive space. A place where we can really prepare properly. With holidays upon us, this is actually one of the best times of the year to quietly prepare yourself for: • Future job opportunities • Stronger applications • Confident interviews So today, I want to give you one simple but powerful thing you can start doing. Start building your STAR stories. I've got for you here a really basic downloadable reflection guide to help you start thinking about your experiences in key areas schools commonly ask about: 1. Curriculum Knowledge 2. Interpersonal Relationships & Teamwork 3. Planning, Differentiation & Data Use 4. Professional Learning 5. Student Wellbeing & Behaviour Support If you spend just 10 minutes a day reflecting and jotting down ideas, you’ll slowly build a bank of powerful stories ready to use when jobs open. And trust me… When applications open and everyone else is rushing…You'll already be prepared. Download the reflection guide here! I'm really excited to be supporting you all here — and I can't wait to keep sharing more with you in this space. Cathie x

🌱 Welcome to Teacher Career Talk | SKOOL Community! I’m so glad you’re here!!! This space has been created for pre-service teachers, graduate teachers, educators and ed support staff who want real support as they move through applications, interviews, and career decisions — without judgment, pressure, or comparison. To help us get to know each other, I’d love for you to introduce yourself 👇 Tell us: - Your name (or a moniker, up to you!) - Where you’re at right now (PST, graduate, classroom teacher, ES, returning to teaching, leadership curious, etc.) - What your big focus or aspiration for 2026 is? And if you feel comfortable sharing:👉 What’s one thing you’d love support with this year? This is a confidential, supportive space - honest conversations, practical advice, and community. I’ll be sharing: - Application and KSC guidance - Interview preparation support - Real examples and behind-the-scenes insight from panels - Space to ask questions you don’t feel comfortable asking at uni or school I can’t wait to support you in this next chapter 🤍 — Cathie