10 Key Early Years (EYFS) Job Interview Questions
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10 Key Early Years (EYFS) Job Interview Questions

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…

Mastering Data Tasks: School Leadership Interviews
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Mastering Data Tasks: School Leadership Interviews

School Leader Interview Data Tasks Data tasks will be included during and deputy, assistant or headteacher recruitment process. They are an essential part of succeeding in school leadership roles. Mastering data tasks is the key to landing these positions and approaching them with confidence will help. Understanding data analysis and interpretation is a crucial skill…

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

Tell Me About Yourself Teacher Interview Question & Sample Answer 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…

A Quick Guide to Completing a School Leadership Application & Personal Statement
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A Quick Guide to Completing a School Leadership Application & Personal Statement

Writing a School Leadership Application that will get you an Interview Completing a school leadership personal statement and application form can be a daunting task. With time invested in preparation and attention to detail, you can increase your chances of being selected for the role. I recommend signing up to the Key for School Leaders…

How to answer an interview question “What are the most important qualities of a teaching assistant?”
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How to answer an interview question “What are the most important qualities of a teaching assistant?”

What is a Teaching Assistant? A teaching assistant is responsible for supporting pupils with special educational needs in the classroom. The main duties include working alongside classroom teachers to plan and implement lessons, providing one-on-one support to pupils, and helping to create a positive learning environment. This may be in a mainstream school, a special…