How to Prepare for an Autism Specialist Role Interview Securing an interview for an autism specialist role in a school marks an exciting step towards a fulfilling career supporting autistic individuals. My background is in education but this article will be relevant to care and other support settings. Thorough preparation demonstrates your commitment and enhances … Read more
Building Class Team Cohesion: The Foundation of Effective TA Management Leading teaching assistants in a special school requires more than just managing workloads and timetables. One of the key skills required by an SEN teacher is the ability to create a unified team that consistently delivers outstanding support for complex learners. This is often a … Read more
How to Answer “Why Should We Hire You as a Teacher?” in a Teaching Interview Teaching interviews can be as challenging as they are rewarding. One question that often catches candidates off guard is: “Why should we hire you?” While it seems simple on the surface, this question is designed to test your ability to … Read more
Addressing Gaps in Your Teaching CV During The Recruitment Process When you apply for a teaching job a gap in your teaching CV, or a time out of teaching can feel like a significant obstacle (Known as employment gaps for safer recruitment purposes) when you’re pursuing your next role. Whether you’ve taken time off for … Read more
Writing an Effective Self-Introduction for a Teacher Interview When interviewing for a teaching position, you’ll likely be asked to introduce yourself at some point in the process. While this may seem like a simple question, writing an impactful self-introduction requires thought and preparation. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore numerous examples and templates for self-introductions … Read more
Common Mistakes Teachers Make in Job Interviews and How to Avoid Them Stop making avoidable mistakes in your interviews! Teaching is a challenging profession that requires a lot of skills, knowledge, and passion. If you are applying for a teaching job, you want to make a good impression on the interview panel and show them … Read more
Why do you want to be a headteacher? & Why do you want to be Headteacher of our school? “Why do you want to be a Headteacher?” is a common and important question for aspiring headteachers, as it allows the interviewer to assess your motivation, vision and suitability for the role. It is important to … Read more
What is Your Greatest Weakness Interview Tips & Example Answers The interview question “What is your greatest weakness?” will come up in some form during your teacher interview. It may be phrased as “Identify an opportunity for development”, or “Which aspect of your teaching practice do you need to develop further?”. There will be a … Read more
EYFS Interview Questions The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) staff play a crucial role in the development of children in their formative years. As such, the recruitment process for these positions is thorough and seeks to gauge both the professional competency and personal attributes of candidates. If you’re preparing for an EYFS interview in the … Read more
The Importance of a Pre-Interview School Visit As a prospective headteacher, you are likely aware of the critical role that school visits play in the selection process. A pre-interview visit to a school is not merely a formality; it’s an invaluable opportunity to glean insights about the school’s ethos, culture, operations, challenges and strategic focus. … Read more
How To Answer: What qualities can you bring to our nursery? Working in an early childhood education setting like a nursery school requires a specific set of skills and qualities tailored to engaging with and educating young learners. During a nursery assistant interview, candidates will likely be asked some version of “What qualities can you … Read more
Primary School Teacher Interview Questions The role of a primary school teacher requires a blend of academic knowledge, interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of child development. Based on those skills we have written 26 potential interview questions and answers for primary school teachers, each followed by an example of how you as a candidate … Read more
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This guide will hopefully provide an insight into some of the questions you can expect to face when undertaking a student panel interview, remember that this part of the interview process is designed to compliment the other parts. Remember to ask questions back. If you have a student council – What do they think of you?
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