In this resource, we explore 10 questions you might be asked on a SENCo interview and 10 detailed possible answers. This resource is 7 pages long. This is a complimentary resource to the set 1 and set 2 SENCo questions listed in my shop. It can be used in conjunction or on its own to help you prepare for interview. We answer the questions: Why are you interested in the role of SENCo? What skills could you bring to our SENCO role? Give us a summary of your understanding of the Code of Practice: How would you use data to inform this role? How would you demonstrate value for money in this role? Tell us about your ability to work under pressure. A parent arrives in reception angry about the support their child with SEN has received. What do you do? How would you time manage as a SENCo? A student with ADHD is struggling in their English lessons – they are not making expected progress and the teacher is challenged by their behaviour - how would you support the teacher to help the student? Why have you chosen this school to apply to as SENCo? Please note: whilst the questions are detailed and thorough, they are NOT a definitive list, and the answers are not exhaustive. You may want to select parts of the answers which apply best to your knowledge. You should also add to your answers using experiences of your own and include your learning from these experiences that you would take into the new role. You should never use generic answers in an interview setting. Always link your answers with what you know about the school and their priorities.

In this 5 page resource, I take you through things to consider when designing a successful ‘goldfish bowl’ activity to use on an interview for middle and senior leadership. This resource outlines what a ‘goldfish bowl’ is, the potential challenges of using this type of assessment and provides a guide on how to design an effective activity for your interview. This resource also includes an editable observation template for use during goldfish bowl interview activities. This resource has been designed using thorough research and experience of gold fish bowls on interviews. Please note: this is not an exhaustive list and all activities should be tailored to your school context.

This resource is a second example application letter for the position of SENCo in a secondary school. This letter should be developed by including your own examples of where you have completed the points referenced and the impact of that work as well as your learning from the work you have completed. This letter is for guidance only and should not used exclusively to apply for a SENCo role but instead used to support the writing of your own letter. Letters should always be tailored to the school you are applying to and your own experiences. This template is 2 pages long. This resource is aimed a secondary school SENCo role, but could provide ideas for other stages of education also. Please note: covering letters should not exceed 2 pages in length. I never recommend sending blanket templates for prospective roles and always advise an application is tailored to you and the school.

This PDF includes 5 key questions asked on pastoral interview and their answers in detail. These are intended to support existing or new heads of year as well as being potential questions you may get asked on interview. In this set I answer: how do you create year group cohesion? why are assemblies important? what is included in a successful form time? why is monitoring attendance important? how do you improve the resilience of your year group? These answers are suggestions – they are not necessarily definitive. If preparing for interview, I always recommend you tailor your questions to the school you’re applying to and ensure you are giving specific examples of what you’re able to offer. If in post, always remember the policies of your school. You can find set 1 here: www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12348129 You can find set 2 here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12527827 Please follow on facebook at: facebook.com/teachcoach

This quiz comprises of 69 slides and various general knowledge rounds to test your students! It is designed to be use at the end of the academic year or to finish off a half term and should take approximately 1 lesson to complete. This resource includes a PDF answer sheet for the 65 point quiz. Every question also has an answer provided and each round has a bonus question which is more challenging than the other questions. There is rounds on: general knowledge music food and drink science geography

In this resource you will find, a 29 slide form time reward presentation. It contains a selection of reward and celebrations for students including: best memories photos of the year most positive points and fewest behaviour logs attendance competition student award nominations including: best overall, most improved, most supportive peer and best attitude special metion nominations including: best hair, most laid back, best chef and future artist and the template for students in your form to vote for these if you’d like them to The perfect way to celebrate the end of the year/term with your form! Please note: this presentation requires some pre-planning and you may want to consider purchasing/sourcing rewards for your form to use alongside as well as allowing time for your form to vote in the ‘special mentions’ or ‘best bits’ sections.

In this resource you will find a 2 page example letter of application careers lead role. This resource includes many ideas you could include your own letter as well as providing you a useful structure for organising your own application or supporting statement. This example application letter example provides a framework for writing your own letter. This is not intended to be a complete letter and will need editing and changing to make fit for your own role. I always recommend tailoring letters to specific job descriptions and ensure you tailor your letter to the school you’re applying to. You should always provide examples of the initiatives and programmes you have run as well as data to prove impact and your own learning.

In this resource, I list 45 questions you could be asked on a teaching interview. Some of these questions may feel similar or you may feel like you are repeating yourself answering them. However, remember you are only likely to be asked 10-15 questions in an interview. Therefore, you should use these to help practice rather than consider learning a response to each question.

In this resource you will find guidance on prioritisation in tray task. This guidance goes through the purpose of an in tray like this, including why they’re used, how to ace them and things to avoid! This document also provides an example prioritisation task for you to practice prior to the interview. Make sure you follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource you will find a 2 page example letter of application for an assistant principal. This resource includes many ideas you could include your own letter as well as providing you a useful structure for organising your own application or supporting statement. This is intended to be a starting structure only and should be developed using your own ideas.

This resource is a 2nd practice data task for Heads of Year/Pastoral Leaders preparing for interview. The resource provides a fictionalised set of data from a fictionalised year group, space to analyse the data yourself and to come up with your three priorities. This is the great way to practice your data analysis skills for interview from a pastoral perspective. This resource goes well with my other resources on raising attainment and analysing data as a pastoral leader. How to analyse data as Head of Year: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/how-to-analyse-data-pastoral-leader-interview-cpd-data-analysis-and-progress-achievement-12436735 How to raise attainment as Head of Year: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/how-to-raise-attainment-secure-progress-head-of-year-house-pastoral-role-interview-cpd-12425572 Please consider following me facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource, you will find an editable lesson plan template. This template includes space for you to outline the plan of your lesson, how you will support the abilities in the lesson as well as space to plan your plenary, homework and review the lesson also. This is a great tool for any teacher - new or experienced!

In this resource, you will find a set of approx. 15 questions which you might be asked on a Head of Year interview and, for each question, a set of bullet points which detail ideas for responses. These are perfect for getting yourself ready for Head of Year/pastoral interviews! make sure to follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

In this 2 page resource, I cover the goldfish bowl activity. This is an activity you may come across in a leadership interview. Specifically, the resource explores what a goldfish bowl activity is, why interviewers use this activity, what types of questions you might see come up and top tips on how to succeed at this activity in an interview situation. Make sure to follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource, I detail 18 teaching interview questions and their answers. This resource is intended to help teachers preparing for interviews and is perfect for new teachers. Example questions include: how would manage students with different abilities in class? how do young people learn? name three qualities valuable for teaching I would always recommend answers are backed up with examples from your experience as well as the information which I have detailed in this resource. Please make sure to follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource you will find a 1 page personal statement template for use when completing an application to NPQSL. This resource details multiple reasons for the desire to want to complete NPQSL as well as current roles and responsibilities and how you want to develop these. Great to help you apply for NPQSL! Please make sure you follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource you will find a 38 slide Christmas Quiz. This includes: 36 questions throughout the quiz + pictures to illustrate examples, including the record holding tallest Christmas tree! 6 different rounds Christmas anagrams, dingbats, music and general knowledge Christmas music links to set the scene +… a Christmas leader board at the end! Perfect for end of the year, form time and getting ready to finish for the holidays! Make sure to follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach