School Recruitment Handbook

<p>Good teachers are distinguished by their characteristics - passion integrity initiative confidence and more - yet recruitment tends to focus on skills and knowledge. Skills are vital but are not the whole picture. </p><p>This handbook provides a comprehensive technique for spotting and assessing the deeper characteristics of outstanding teachers during interview using the Hay McBer research into effective teaching. </p><p>Spotting an outstanding teacher however is wasted if they are not attracted to the school. Included in this guide is a means of evaluating improving and communicating a school's attractiveness to candidates and existing staff. </p><p>Providing a pathway through the complex recruitment process - from defining the school's needs to welcoming the new recruit into the school - this book includes: </p><ul> <li>research into teacher effectiveness</li> <li>critical incident interviews</li> <li>definition and attraction </li> <li>assessment</li> <li>induction.</li> </ul><p>Presenting surveys original research into effective teaching and interviews with recruiters and recruits this lively guide offers practical advice for all schools.</p>