Signature Legacy Damian O’NeillSt. Luke’s P.S. Twinbrook, Belfast

Aims of the Session Provide some guidance on how to best

use your experience of Signature in an interview

Look at key transferrable aspects of Signature in your future classroom practice

Stay positive in relation to your future

‘Can Do’ Attitude Removal of negativity and play to your

strengths Schools are becoming more diverse for

a multitude of reasons

Model of Signature : Formal Identify target pupils based on school’s

information and data Collaborate with SLT, class teachers and

inform parents Plan and implement a carefully tailored

programme allowing for a degree of flexibility

Track progress and record relevant data Critically evaluate effectiveness of the

programme considering a range of factors

Model of Signature : Informal Increased pupil confidence Benefits of flexible working groups Positive culture of learning More effective collaboration within

school Better relationship with parents Ability to engage better in ICT & e-

learning Extra curricular work – Adding value

Did you recognise anything about the last two

slides entitled ‘Models of Signature’?

…but I only… Taught small groups Had experience in a

socially deprived area

Worked with P6 & 7 Was based in

several schools - a day at a time

Accentuate the positives at all times and in all situations

To conclude… Eradicate ‘I only’ mind-set and begin to speak

confidently ‘in the positive’. You have been appointed to a position and

worked through a very successful programme which was founded on quality indicators of effective practice.

This should be music to the ears of a selection panel at interview.

I wish you every success on the next stage of your journey in what is the most privileged vocation on the planet.