Converting LTOs to permanent contracts — applications and interviews
Lesson 2 of 4 in From Supply Teaching to a Permanent Contract · 24 minutes
Permanent contracts open up over years. The application is competitive, the interviews are specific. This lesson covers what boards look for, how to write strong applications, and how to interview well.
What you'll learn
- Identify when permanent positions become available
- Write strong teacher cover letters and resumes
- Prepare for the standard Canadian teaching interview
- Negotiate placement and union concerns
From the lesson
Permanent teacher positions in Canadian school boards are competitive. Hundreds of qualified candidates apply for each opening in major urban boards. Strong applications, strong references, and strong interviews are the way through. This lesson is the practical guide.
1. When permanent positions open
Permanent contracts become available when: • A retiring teacher's position needs filling. • A teacher takes a permanent leave (extended medical, career change). • A new position is created (population growth, new program). • A teacher moves between boards.
Posting cycles: • Major boards post hiring packages in spring (April-June) for September starts. • Some mid-year postings happen, but the…