Secondary Careers - Job Hunting, Job Careers and Interviews Escape Room - Virtual Escape Room run through PowerPoint by Cre8tive Resources! This lasts an hour or under depending on how quick the teams can solve each puzzle! Students love this style of lesson, great as an educational treat for your middle school or even high school class. Will your students be able to escape before time runs out? The escape room puzzles content will be tailored to the topic of this escape room. Escape Room Product Contents: ☞ Escape Room Interactive Tracker PowerPoint - Keeps the competitive nature on display ☞ Escape Room Puzzle Keys (Six Sets for Six Teams) ☞ Escape Room Team sheet - Record codes, answers clues as they progress through the 7 rooms ☞ Escape Room Puzzles (7 Rooms = 7 Different styles of Puzzles involving numeracy, literacy and lateral thinking) ☞ Bonus Riddles with every puzzle. ☞ Teacher Answer Sheet - Quickly confirm to teams they have solved the puzzle correctly ☞ Teacher instructions of how to set up the escape room and what to print and top tips and shortcuts. ☞ Successful Escape Certificates for those that complete the entire challenge (There is a difficult bonus escape too :) for any quick teams ✿ The 7 Rooms include: The Classroom, The Fair, The Interview, The Website, Job Interview, Boss’s Office, and the Extra Secret Escape Room location. It is suitable for Middle School and High School students. JUST PRINT AND GO! They can also be used to encourage a flipped learning environment. Job Hunting, Job Careers and Interviews

Looking for an in-tray task to support the recruitment process for an assistant or deputy headteacher? This task requires the candidate to order and prioritise a set of communication tasks and provide a suggested response with any further actions needed. They would need to demonstrate their ability to delegate, manage time, work under pressure and meet deadlines. This fully editable resource is useful for those recruiting for an assistant headteacher or deputy headteacher position, as well as those applying as a candidate for the role to help prepare for the interview. Included are 6 different tasks, with template information including space for candidates to add their response to each piece of communication and their intended next steps. You may also find this task useful to support coaching and mentoring conversations with staff members who need support in prioritisation. Looking for more interview tasks, take a look at our other options or interview task bundle. Visit our website to find more Honeyguide SLS. Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.

A successful cover letter and supporting statement/application linked to the points on a class teacher job specification and person specification Happy to help further if needed to support your application. Includes cover letter and supporting statement, an example of a successful class teacher job application, with reference to teacher training experience suitable for a class teacher ECT position. This includes links to experiences and passions in response to the job specification for the role. In addition, example interview style questions are included in the style frequently asked when interviewing candidates, including ECT for class teacher positions.

Is your setting looking to recruit a new headteacher, principal, head of school or executive head? If you’re a chair of governors, a trustee or MAT leader looking for the right interview questions to ask a prospective headteacher, as well as interview tasks that will test their strengths and skills, this Headteacher Interview Pack is here to support you through the process. Equally, if you’re a assistant or deputy head, aspiring headteacher or due to attend an interview for a headteacher position soon, this pack will help you to feel prepared. This pack with accompanying templates is designed help your school setting plan and prepare the interview day, including interview questions and tasks, when recruiting a headteacher. This pack contains concise guidance that allows you to consider the setup of the interview day itself, but if you’re new to recruitment or want to ensure the entire recruitment process is smooth, you may find it help to purchase the Recruitment, Interview and Employment Compliance Guidance Pack alongside this interview pack. Included in this headteacher and principal interview pack are nine different editable interview tasks plus a wide variety of example interview questions so you can find a brilliant headteacher to lead your your school. The job description and person specification for will also support you in advertising for a new head so you attract the right candidates. Use these, alongside the interview tasks and headteacher interview questions to create a recruitment package that’s tailored to exactly what your school is looking for in a new school leader. While the pack is tailored towards appointing a new headteacher, it can be used to support the recruitment process for any similar role, such as an academy headteacher, a head of school, executive head or a school or college principal. You can find further interview preparation resources on our website at honeyguide sls.

A successful supporting statement used to apply for a Headteacher position. This resource would also be suitable and applicable for a Head of School position. This is also suitable to use for a position within a trust or federation, and demonstrates how to share your breadth of experience broken down into categories specific to those used in in job descriptions. Happy to help further. :) Good luck!

In this resource, you will find a PDF which includes several pages of guidance on student panels in teaching interviews. This is not limited to any specific job role and is intended to be good guidance for any post. It contains top tips, guidance as well 60 questions which you might get asked on a student panel on interview. Please make sure you follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

Head of Department Curriculum Lead | Progress Data Analysis In Tray Task | Interview Preparation This interview task is designed to assess candidates applying for a Head of Department role within a secondary school. It focuses on a realistic scenario involving pupil attainment data, requiring candidates to analyse trends, identify key issues, and propose strategic interventions to raise achievement. This is not specific to a department and can be used generically. This resources includes: an excel dataset for 60 students (Years 9–11) with filters for PP, SEN, attendance, class groupings, etc. task instructions - simulating the real interview task a realistic 60 minute model analysis to help you consider your own ideas Please note: this is not an exhaustive resource but is a great starting point for those hoping to transition to the role of Head of Department and to pratice their analysis skill pre-interview

This PDF provides detailed guidance on five of the most common questions asked in pastoral interviews, with structured answers to help you prepare effectively. Ideal for aspiring or current Heads of Year, these examples give you a framework for building your own responses - whether for interview practice or refining your approach in role. In this set, I cover: How do you deal with an angry parent? How do you support a student struggling to fit in? How do you lead a team? How do you deal with poor student behaviour? Do you monitor student progress? These are suggested answers to help you think through your approach. Always tailor your responses to the school you’re applying to, using specific examples of your experience, and if you’re already in post, ensure your actions align with your school’s policies. You can find Set 2 of this resource here: www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12527827 Follow on Facebook for more resources: facebook.com/teachcoach

**Quick Guide | 16 Essential Head of Year Interview Questions | Bullet Point Answers ** This Head of Year Interview Quick Guide provides clear, bullet-point responses to 16 commonly asked questions – ideal for fast, focused preparation. Designed for candidates who want practical guidance without reading through full model answers, this resource breaks down key themes, strategies, and insights you can use to build your own responses. In this guide, you’ll find: 16 x typical Head of Year / Pastoral interview questions Bullet-point answers offering structure and direction Key themes to draw on from your experience Focus on behaviour, attendance, communication, and leadership This resource is perfect if: You’re short on time You want to personalise your answers with prompts You’re preparing quickly and need a refresh of core concepts You could pair this guide with my mid-tier toolkit or ultimate bundle interview resources or scenario/in-tray prep for a complete package! Mid tier toolkit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/head-of-year-head-of-house-pastoral-role-interview-bundle-12348298 Ultimate bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12472346 You can also find a more detailed version of this template in my shop, including more guidance, sentence starters, space for your own notes and a model answer too! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13301084

Towards the end of their course, a trainee teacher has to start thinking about finding a job. This episode gives advice on how to secure that first teaching appointment. Trainee teacher Adele finds out about the dos and don'ts on interviews with help from a mock interview with education recruitment expert Professor John Howson. There is also some helpful hints for impressing a potential employer during the interview process and in an observed lesson.

These worksheets have been designed and proven to educate learners on a variety of subjects that will enhance knowledge, creativity, individuality and embed valuable functional skills. The resource can be used effectively in tutorials, English or ICT sessions. This instalment of worksheets focuses on allowing the learner to decide what they would imagine their perfect job to be. It then tasks them with breaking that job role down and asks them to create an advert for their chosen vocation. They will explore the pros and cons of each others ‘perfect job’ choices and demonstrate their capabilities of understanding the opinions of others as well as being able to put their own opinion across. The Resource also includes and example of an advert designed by a previous learner. Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource of your choice for FREE! This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksED@outlook.com

A thorough and insightful guide to the teacher interview process covering: 1. My experiences of 6 interviews over the last three years 2. How to prepare an interview lesson in the usual 2/3 working days 3. What to expect on your interview day 4. Prospective interview questions and tips on how to answer them 5. FYI post 6. Buzz words and phrases to include As an experienced practitioner, I have attended and helped others prepare for interviews and my essential tips in this guide should be used as a starting base to build up your preparation for the interview. Give your self the best possible chance of successfully obtaining that dream job by utilising the information in this guide! For great resources that are interview ready, please visit my shop Here

UPDATED FOR 2025 In this 4 page resource I detail guidance for completing a prioritisation task in a pastoral interview. This is example 1 on this topic. This includes answering the questions: What is a prioritisation task? Why do interviews use it? What questions might you be asked on prioritisation in your formal interview? What kind of answers could you give to prioritisation questions? This resources also provides an example of a prioritisation in tray task and a worked answer of the order of tasks as well as justifications. Great for preparing you for one of the in tray tasks at interview! NOTE: This in tray prioritisation is the most comprehensive of my resources on this topic for Heads of Year/Pastoral staff but you can also find additional examples of priorisation tasks in my shop that don’t cover the questions above - they’re simply another task to practice with worked answers! You can also find other in tray resources/bundles in my shop as well!

Example interview questions for a class teacher position that are used regularly at interview with example answers. Use this to help prepare for the interview process. These questions are used during interviews for both experienced and new (ECT) candidates. Happy to help further :) Good luck!

Looking for an in-tray task to support the recruitment process for an assistant or deputy headteacher? This assembly task requires the candidate to plan, lead and run an assembly for the whole school. The task will assess the candidates ability to communicate, confidently deliver information, build a rapport and motivate pupils. This fully editable resource is useful for those recruiting for an assistant headteacher or deputy headteacher position, as well as those applying as a candidate for the role to help prepare for the interview. The template includes space for them to note their considerations and priorities when planning the assembly delivery. Looking for more interview tasks, take a look at our other options or interview task bundle. Visit our website to find more Honeyguide SLS. Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk… The focus is to demonstrate that they can examine selected curriculum planning documents from your school and engage in a conversation with a senior leader or a curriculum leader, exploring the advantages and obstacles associated with them. This fully editable resource is useful for those recruiting for an assistant headteacher or deputy headteacher position, as well as those applying as a candidate for the role to help prepare for the interview. The template includes space for them to note their considerations and recommendations. Looking for more interview tasks, take a look at our other options or interview task bundle. Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.

In this resource, I detail 15 questions you can ask of your interviewer at the end of your teaching interview to help you understand more about the school and the role. This is a great resource to make sure you are fully prepared for your interview and have some great questions to put your interviewer on the spot! Please make sure you follow me on facebook: facebook.com/teachcoach

This is the free sample of the resource available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/21-example-interview-questions-and-answers-12252012 This sample document covers 4 questions that may be asked during a UK primary teaching interview. If you’d like the full version, please click the link above. I prepared this document when I was job hunting for primary NQT positions. I found it to be very useful as I began to build up a bank of questions and answers. I learned that all the questions can interlink with each other, and that all questions require an example from your experience, as well as always linking back to pupil progress. I hope you find the sample useful. Please note I created this resource before the Covid-19 pandemic, so its possible schools are now asking about remote education and how covid has affected schools and children’s education.

Keywords: STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Results), Interview tips, preparation, table, competency based questions, Job hunting, application. I’ve created this resource to help students with competency based interviews. This should allow students to prepare more effectively for such interviews. The STAR method gives structure to the answer and the competencies table gives the opportunity to bring together examples from different aspects of life. Two types of documents available: Colour and Limited colour. Hope this helps. Please review or rate this resource.