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Expert Interview Preparation for Educators in Ireland

Confidential, One-to-One Support for PME, SNA, Teaching, and Leadership Interviews

Whether you are applying for a PME programme, an SNA role, a Post of Responsibility, or a Principal position, North Star School Leadership Advisory provides tailored, practical preparation to help you perform with clarity and confidence.

✦ PME Interview Prep ✦ SNA Interview Support ✦ AP1 / AP2 Preparation ✦ Principal & Deputy Principal Interviews ✦ International School Applications ✦

Experienced school leaders offering confidential 1:1 interview preparation and application support for educators in Ireland

WHO WE ARE

North Star School Leadership Advisory

We provide personalised, confidential interview preparation and application support for educators across Ireland and international school settings.

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Support is grounded in current, practical experience of recruitment and selection processes in Irish primary education and international school contexts.

We work with a limited number of candidates at any one time to ensure individual attention, depth of support, and strict confidentiality.

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WHO WE SUPPORT

Guiding Educators at Every Stage

We typically support candidates preparing for:

Preparing for entry into Professional Master of Education programmes across Ireland

Preparing for entry into Professional Master of Education programmes across Ireland

High-level preparation for senior leadership interviews

High-level preparation for senior leadership interviews

Focused preparation for Special Needs Assistant roles in primary schools

Focused preparation for Special Needs Assistant roles in primary schools

Tailored support for teaching and leadership roles abroad

Tailored support for teaching and leadership roles abroad

Middle leadership preparation for Posts of Responsibility

Middle leadership preparation for Posts of Responsibility

TEG interview preparation at northstar school leadership advisory

TEG interview

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

This Is Not Generic Interview Coaching

Our support is delivered as one-to-one advisory support by experienced school principals and PME course providers — not career coaches. Every engagement is tailored to your specific role, school context, and stage of preparation.

Mock
Interviews

Realistic, role-specific practice with structured feedback

Application &
CV Review

Detailed review with practical improvements

Sample Answers & Key Talking Points

Tailored to your experience and the role

Interview
Guidance

Structure, expectations, and professional presentation

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WHO THIS IS FOR

Who We Support

Whether you are an aspiring teacher or SNA preparing for your first role, a qualified teacher exploring new opportunities within or beyond your current school, or an experienced educator ready to step into leadership — this support is designed for you. We also work with teachers and leaders applying for positions in international schools, helping them present their Irish experience confidently in a global context.

Supporting aspiring teachers, SNAs, and school leaders with interview prep and application guidance in Ireland

WHAT CANDIDATES SAY

Real Results from Real Educators

“I found the support really helpful when preparing for my PME interview. The guidance around what Irish PME interviews are actually looking for made a big difference, and the mock interview helped calm my nerves. I felt much more prepared and confident going into it.”

Ellen (PME Applicant)

GET IN TOUCH

Ready to Prepare With Confidence?

If you are preparing for an application or interview in education and would like to explore whether this support is right for you, you are invited to request an initial, informal conversation.

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