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26 Common Interview Questions For Primary School Teachers

The role of a primary school teacher is multifaceted, requiring a blend of academic knowledge, interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of child development. Here are 26 potential interview questions for primary school teachers, each followed by an example of how you as a candidate might respond. You will also have to back these up …

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The Teacher Interview: How to Present Yourself with Confidence & Professionalism

Today, we’re going to delve into a topic that’s crucial for every teacher, whether you’re a seasoned professional or a fresh-faced graduate: acing the teacher interview. In fact it is so vital for our education system that the DfE are publishing guidance on it. We are in the midst of a teacher recruitment and retention …

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Successfully Completing Group Interview Tasks: School Leadership

Group Interview Tasks In the competitive landscape of senior leadership positions in the UK education sector, it is crucial for aspiring Headteachers and Deputy Headteachers to stand out from the crowd. One of the most challenging aspects of the interview process for these roles often involves collaborative group interview tasks. In this article, we will …

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ITT Mentor: Supporting your student to gain their first teaching Job

Why Should a Mentor Help Their ITT Student Find a Teaching Job? We continue our recruitment and interview tips guide for SEN teachers with a quick guide for supporting your mentee to secure a teaching job. As an ITT mentor, supporting your mentee through the job application and interview process can be challenging, especially when …

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Teaching Interview Question: “How do you ensure your classroom is inclusive?”

How do you ensure your classroom is inclusive? We continue our recruitment and interview tips guide for SEN teachers with a post looking at how to answer the question – How do you ensure your classroom is inclusive?There are many challenges that come with teaching diverse learners in an inclusive classroom. As teachers of SEN, …

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How to Answer the Interview Question: Tell Me About Yourself?

Tell Me About Yourself Teacher Interview Question This post forms part of our series on teacher recruitment. One of the questions you can almost guarantee being asked is a variation on “Tell me about yourself”. In 2023 and 2024 schools are facing significant challenges in recruitment. However they are unlikely to be willing to reduce …

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Writing a Personal Statement for a Teaching Assistant Post

Introduction. A key part of the application process for a Teaching Assistant job is personal statement. A personal statement is a document that tells the panel who are doing the shortlisting about your motivations for wanting to become a Teaching Assistant. This guide will teach you how to write an effective personal statement for a …

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