Knowing who is hiring you is key. Some older women are a lot more traditional than others. I remember in elementary school my AP had a tongue piercing and I thought she was the coolest person ever! As long as you are dressed as a professional you will be treated like one. Hair color, and small piercings and harmless in this profession. With tattoos, I would check with your employer and ask how they should be taken care of or covered.

Most employers frown upon facial piercings, tattoos, or “unnatural” colored hair. However, I have seen and worked with teachers who have had visible tattoos and colored hair - including rainbow hair that was three different colors! If you do have physical characteristics that may seem “risky” such as tattoos or dyed hair, I would not present them as an issue while you are interviewing. If the administration has an issue with it, I’m sure they will let you know. Each principal and administrative team that you interview will be different, but what’s most important is what YOU bring to the table. Show them your best TEACHING qualities, and I’m sure they will love you for the rest of you too - crazy hair and all! :)

I would say, for an interview, that no facial piercings or visible tattoos should be a dominating portion of your presence. On an interview you can ask their policies on these things but I would say a more minimalist approach would be better for hire-ability.

Appropriate clothing- for men: dress slacks, a button-up shirt and tie or for women: a dress/ business suit, dress slacks, blouse and cardigan. I would not have any facial piercings in, would try to cover any tattoos to the best of my ability and would ask what the policies are once in the interview for nose piercings and visible tattoos. Dyed hair is not typically frowned upon but for an interview I would say a more natural color would be better.

Do some research to gain insight on what is acceptable. Always dress professional be mindful of nose piercings, tattoos and hair color as this image if and when hire can be impressionable on your students. Always look, and carry yourself in a professional manner you never know who is watching.

This should depend on your actual location. I was discussing this with my CT a week ago. USFSP requires that men wear fancy pants (I don't remember the formal term, just that khakis fit) and a shirt with a collar. My CT one day said that I can come to school in jeans if I'm wearing a school shirt on top (collar or T-Shirt) and I explained that I wasn't actually allowed to do that per USFSP standards. Contact whoever is in charge of your position and inquire about this. To answer the actual question being asked, I believe - Nose piercings are a no - Tattoos are *probably* a no but you could probably cover it up and get away with having them - Red hair is a natural hair color so I don't think a school could get away with punishing a teacher for having red hair, natural or dyed.

I think that as long as the teacher looks and acts professional, these things are okay. If the tattoos are tasteful and not disrespectful and inappropriate, they are also okay.

I imagine the school board has a policy in place addressing teacher dress code and appearance. Review the policy and ensure you are adhering to it.

I do think that this is heavily dependent on who is hiring you. Typically these things would be frowned upon when working in a school as it may be viewed as a distraction for students but I have also seen schools who hire teachers with tattoos, piercings, and dyed hair.

I believe that appeances like this don't serve a problem for the children. Unfortunately as young teachers surrounded by old teachers, it may be bets to lay low.