We’ve got you covered with our top tips and interview questions.
When applying for a job as a teacher, interview preparation is key. It can make the difference between getting your perfect role and any other role. For some, speaking at interviews can be easy and for others quite nerve wracking. So we’ve put together some tips to help you prepare for that interview.
Teaching interview tips.
- Arrive at the interview early, well rested and ready to engage
- Know the job description inside out
- Research the school, so you are not caught off guard by specific questions about the school
- Dress smartly and be confident
- Practice your answers beforehand
- Don’t criticise a previous employer as this could give the wrong impression of you
- Have some questions prepared to ask your interviewer, this shows you are interested
Our recruiters in the education sector have outlined their top interview preparation tip in the clip below:
<h3>Teacher interview questions.</h3>
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<li>If I walked into your classroom during an outstanding lesson, what would I see and hear?</li>
<li>What successful behaviour management strategy have you used in the past that helped engage a pupil or group of pupils?</li>
<li>If you overheard some colleagues talking about you, what would they say?</li>
<li>Why do you enjoy working in education?</li>
<li>Why do you want to work in this school?</li>
<li>Something about your letter of application</li>
<li>What are the key qualities and skills that students look for in teachers?</li>
<li>What can you bring to the school?</li>
<li>How do you plan and structure lessons?</li>
</ul>
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