Once the hard work of getting your teaching degree at university is over, it is time to start the process of applying for teaching positions. If you want to stay local then you probably know the schools you are applying to and may even know some of the staff in these schools. This may help to make you feel more confident as you apply to the school. If, however you are applying for positions in another area of the country it is important to visit the school beforehand if possible and look at the current Ofsted report to get an overview of the school.
Once you have decided on a few positions that you wish to apply for you will need to request application forms and job descriptions. Now most of these will be accessible online which makes the process easier.
It is essential that when completing the application forms you are honest about experience and qualifications whilst also making sure that you include all teaching experience that you have accrued during your course and any voluntary work you may have undertaken especially if it has allowed you to develop skills that can be used in school such as swimming instructor or sports coach.