Recruitment & Selection in Education
What recruitment & selection in education means
Attracting, selecting and deploying teachers and education staff.
Worked example
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The main purpose of a job analysis before recruitment is to:
- Define the duties and person specification for the post
- Decide the school’s colours
- Set the national minimum wage
- Choose the interview venue
Working: Job analysis produces the job description and person specification that guide advertising, shortlisting and selection.
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