Recruitment in language schools

How do you get recruited?

Martin Hejhal, SPĚVÁČEK

IntroductionCV and cover letter

Interview stages

Candidate’s profile

Questions to be asked

Taboo questions

CV and cover letter CV – how many

pages?

References – included?

Photo – yes or no?

1 for newly qualified2 for experienced

Yes! Scanned letters of recommendations.

Yes, but not a beach one!

“I’ll teach hard. Your corporate clients will love me.”

“BTW, I prefer early morning classes.”

CV and cover letterCover letter – goal?

- content?

Get the recruiter interested in your CV

Why you are writing to the particular school

Who you professionally are

How will the school benefit if they hire you

Interview stagesInterview stages CV and cover letters

screening

Application template

Grammar test

1st round – f-t-f, phone, Skype

Demo lesson

2nd round – f-t-f

Part of application form

Demo Lesson – assessment

Candidate’s Profile

Candidate’s ProfileIdeal teacher(s) for:

• In-company courses• Public courses• Kids

What experience, qualifications and qualities are important?

CharismaCommon SenseMaturityEnthusiasm, driveComm. skillsQualifications

(ACERT) or experience

Business experience, able to teach ESP

Part of interview report form

Part of interview report form 2

Part of interview report form 3

Questions you will hearYou will be asked about:

Your strengths and weaknesses

Your motivation to take the job and leave the previous job

Why you and not somebody else?

Your goals

What would others say about you?

Questions you should askIf these are not answered before, ask about

Goals of the school (mission)

School’s expectations

Syllabi

Textbooks and other materials

Teacher training

Deadlines for admin work

Cancellation policy

Taboo QuestionsWhat NOT to ask

What courses does your school offer?

Where do you have classrooms?

Will I get a payrise after the first month?

Can I take two week holiday after the first fortnight?

Can I take my students to pub?

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Thank you for being here

Any more questions?

martin.hejhal@spevacek.info