Whether you’re preparing to interview teachers, refreshing your recruitment process, or supporting staff with interview preparation, this pack is designed to make things easier. Inside you’ll find a wide range of teacher interview questions covering everything from safeguarding and behaviour management to phonics, SEND, teaching and learning, and school ethos. The questions are suitable for EYFS, KS1, and KS2 roles and can easily be adapted for different settings, including faith schools. There are also scenario questions, reflective prompts, and practical classroom-focused discussions to help identify passionate, positive, and child-centred teachers. Perfect for school leaders, teachers preparing for interviews, or anyone looking for ready-to-use interview resources. © 2026 EYFS with Mrs S. All rights reserved.

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.

A useful mind map full of information for newly qualified teachers. A great little resource to give new teachers as a handout, or use as part of a presentation. Provided in a range of colours.

Comprehensive Teacher’s Support Guide: Your Path to Successful Teaching Are you a trainee teacher looking to embark on a rewarding and fulfilling teaching career? Welcome to your ultimate companion on this incredible journey! Our “Comprehensive Teacher’s Support Guide” is here to equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and practical advice you need to become an effective and inspiring educator. What Does This Guide Offer? This meticulously crafted guide is an all-in-one resource designed to support you in every aspect of your teaching career. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned teacher, you’ll find invaluable insights and actionable steps that will enhance your teaching skills and ensure your students’ success. What’s Inside? Lesson Planning: Discover the secrets to crafting engaging and effective lessons that leave a lasting impact on your students. Learn how to set clear objectives, cater to diverse learners, and foster active participation. Classroom Management: Master the art of creating a positive and well-managed classroom environment. Establish clear expectations, cultivate a positive atmosphere, and employ effective discipline strategies. Record Keeping: Stay organized and on top of administrative tasks with tips on maintaining accurate records, using digital tools, and upholding data privacy. Work-Life Balance: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with practical advice on setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, managing time efficiently, and seeking support when needed. Seeking Support: Embrace mentorship, collaborate with colleagues, invest in professional development, and tap into administrative resources to fuel your professional growth. Classroom Presence: Develop a strong classroom presence that inspires and engages your students. Radiate enthusiasm, master body language, and be responsive and flexible in your teaching. Positive Student Relationships: Learn how to build meaningful connections with your students, fostering trust and open communication. Deliver constructive feedback and truly get to know your students. Career Progression: Plan for your future as an educator with insights on setting clear career goals, investing in professional development, networking, and seeking mentorship for career guidance. Why Choose This Guide? This guide is not just about theory; it’s a practical roadmap to becoming the teacher you aspire to be. It’s your trusted companion, offering detailed strategies, step-by-step instructions, and real-life examples to help you succeed. Get Started Today! Embark on your journey to becoming a successful and impactful educator with the “Comprehensive Teacher’s Support Guide.” Your passion for teaching combined with the knowledge and tools in this guide will empower you to inspire the next generation of learners. Transform your teaching career today—download our guide and start making a positive difference in the lives of your students!

This visual resource provides advice for NQTs in the form of a mind map. An easy access resource that can be inserted into other documents or simply printed off and kept to refer to during those tricky times every teacher encounters at the start of their career.

This unique and innovative pack from #1 bestselling authors in Primary Education TFTF, has been created to make effective teaching EASY. Designed to rapidly improve your teaching and easily show how all the pieces of modern primary teaching fit together to create outstanding teaching and learning. This package includes: 5 Easy-to-Read Full Colour eBooks: - Aspects of Effective Teaching - Components of an Effective Lesson - Effective Lesson Planning - Effective Lesson Templates - Introduction to Behaviour Management Report Plus How to Effectively Talk to Children examples in - Video (split into 2 parts due to the file size!) - MP3 Audio Information on: differentiation, marking and feedback, assessment, data, starters, teaching inputs, plenaries, self/peer reflection, questioning, discussion, learning objectives, success criteria, learning activities and so much more. All images copyright tftf

This resource is comprised of two items: 1) Personal statement for job application to a faith school 2) A cover letter/personal statement for job application to a community primary school These letters have been tried and tested and have secured interviews for the author on a number of occasions. These exemplars are intended as a guide only and it is advised that job seekers adapt the information contained within the documents to reflect their skills/abilities/experience.

Take the stress out of CV writing with this professional and fully editable 2-page CV template, designed specifically for educators at every stage of their career journey. Whether you are applying for your first teaching role, progressing within education, or looking to move into a new industry, this resource provides a clear and modern structure to help you showcase your skills and experience effectively. The download includes three pdf, ppt and Canva links of the CV template to customise: A version for those ECTs looking to start a career in teaching A version for teachers remaining within education A version for those looking to leave teaching and move into a new sector Simply delete the pages you do not need and complete any sections marked with prompts or gaps to personalise the document to your own experience. A practical, adaptable and time-saving resource designed to help teachers present their experience with confidence.

Are you applying for teaching positions? Use these hints and tips on how to ensure that you get an interview and then smash the interview! I have interviewed many candidates and been involved in shortlisting many times. These hints and tips will support you.

Our professional one page Editable Teacher Resume Template which Includes matching Cover Letter & References are designed to perfectly fit any profession you are in, a well-organized design to upgrade your old resume into a new eye-catching modern resume. ★★ WHAT IS INCLUDED ★★ 1 page resume template in MS Word Resume formats in A4 and US Letter Cover letter References letter 100% Free Fonts Detailed Complete Help File Lifetime support Fast Response Support ★★ FEATURES ★★ 100% Easy to Edit Doc & Docx Format Professional Template Instant download ★★ HOW IT WORKS ★★ Open the Help file Install the Free fonts on the help file Start editing your resume template SAVE AS PDF and distribute it electronically or print Need any support, you can always be emailed me or send the message ( Support email mentioned on the help file ) ★★ REQUIREMENTS ★★ Microsoft Word .docx / .doc format Microsoft Word (2007 or later) Unzipping software (e.g., WinZip or 7zip) ★★ COPYRIGHTS ★★ Resume templates are for personal use only and may not be resold or redistributed under any circumstances. All designs are copyright and original to AsyiGraphics

Why Teachers Live on Coffee & Aspirin | The FUNNIEST Teacher Survival Series! From nonstop noise to endless meetings, grading, emails, and “one more thing before the bell” Mr. O the Hip Hop Teacher turns real teacher stress into laugh-out-loud comedy! This viral series breaks down why teachers run on coffee, keep aspirin close, and still show up every day. It’s funny, it’s real, and every educator will say “THIS IS TOO ACCURATE!”

A comprehensive guide to teacher interviews. Are you a ECT? or fancy applying for that new role? Need to feel confident and prepared? Here you will find advice on everything; from where to find roles, how to complete the application form, preparing for interview including planning activities, how to answer panel questions including sample questions. Maximising Your Chances of Success!

Welcome to your essential companion as you begin your teaching journey! This 32 page comprehensive guide for newly qualified primary teachers boasts over 140 invaluable tips, covering every aspect of your early career. From choosing the right school to mastering lesson planning, handling transition days, and fostering independent learners, this guide is your go-to resource. Navigate the intricacies of interview preparation, lesson observation, and organising a classroom with expert advice. Gain insights into effective strategies for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or English as an Additional Language (EAL). Discover proven techniques for behaviour management and fostering positive teacher-parent relationships. Additionally, find comfort in practical well-being tips, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling teaching experience. With handy to-do lists, you’ll stay organised, focused, and confident throughout your journey. Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to not only survive but thrive in your exciting new role. Welcome to the world of teaching! British UK version.

A mixture of reflective activities, scenarios and published thinking about emotional intelligence for trainee and NQT teacher training purposes.

Transform the way you understand your students with the Student Observation Toolkit a powerful resource designed to help teachers observe, document, and support student development with confidence. This comprehensive teacher-friendly workbook provides structured observation sheets that make it easier to track student participation, classroom behavior, academic achievement, learning progress, and personal growth. Instead of relying on assumptions, teachers can use meaningful observations to identify student strengths, recognize challenges, provide targeted support, and create a more positive and successful learning environment. Whether you are a classroom teacher, educator, mentor, or school leader, this practical observation tool helps you turn everyday classroom moments into valuable insights that improve student outcomes. What Teachers Will Get When They Own This Book: Professional Student Observation Forms Ready-to-use templates that help teachers record important student behaviors, learning patterns, and classroom interactions. Better Understanding of Student Needs Discover how each student learns, participates, communicates, and develops over time. Improved Classroom Management Identify behavior patterns and create effective strategies to encourage positive student engagement. Clear Progress Tracking Monitor academic growth, achievements, and areas that need additional support. Time-Saving Teacher Tools Organized observation sheets that reduce paperwork and make student documentation simple and effective. Data-Informed Teaching Decisions Use real observations to plan lessons, provide personalized support, and improve learning experiences. Stronger Student Relationships Build trust and connection by understanding students beyond grades and test scores. Perfect For: Classroom Teachers Elementary & Middle School Educators Home school Teachers Special Education Teachers Student Mentors School Administrators Teacher Training Programs

A full example of a covering letter for a teaching role. This has been tried and tested and never failed to get an interview. All you will need to do is amend various sections and change the skills and experience’s to suit you. It will need tailoring to the job you are applying for but that is always the case. The will save you a lot of time and almost guarantee you an interview. There are also guidance notes at the end providing further advice when applying for a job and writing a covering letter to help you out and to represent better value. Good luck! Constructive feedback welcome, please rate 5* if you get the job!!!

A comprehensive guide from someone that knows how to get a teaching job. Contents includes: 1. The Application 2. Starting the Day as a Winner 3. The Lesson 4. The Interview (Advice, Questions and Example Answers) 5. The Day Itself – do’s and don’ts 6. After the Interview If your going for a job you really want - why take the risk read this and make sure you’re as prepared as you can be!!! Good luck - rate 5* if you get the job or do well on the day.

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.

A range of sentence starters and key phrases to use in a teacher application. These have been added to over the past 5 years. Every time I have sent an application, I have received an offer for interview. Split into sentence starters/stems and key phrases. Over a full page of A4 to help you start your application process. Created for Primary School applications but all phrases can be adapted to suit your application for any age range.

Practical Help in Times of Stress Contents: A Really Simple (but very effective) Time Management Plan 2. Time-Saving Tips 3. Reduce Stress with a Pupil Behaviour Record File 4. How to Deal Assertively with Requests from SMTs and Other Colleagues: 5. Beating Stress

Supply teacher tips - great for new teachers