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Interview Questions.
15 practice questions across 11 skills — each with what the interviewer is really listening for. Prepare with intent, not guesswork.
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How to use this page
Don't memorise answers. For each question, read what the interviewer is looking for, then practise answering out loud in your own words with a real example. The notes describe strong answers and common red flags — they are for your prep, not a script.
Lesson Planning
1 questionWalk me through how you plan a lesson so students meet a clear objective.
IntermediateWhat the interviewer is looking for: Strong answers start from the objective, plan activities and checks for understanding aligned to it, and pace realistically. Activities with no objective or assessment are a red flag.
Classroom Management
2 questionsHow do you establish and maintain effective classroom management?
IntermediateWhat the interviewer is looking for: Look for clear routines, positive relationships, high expectations, and proactive strategies over punishment. Relying mainly on fear or discipline is a red flag.
A student regularly disrupts the class. How do you address it?
AdvancedWhat the interviewer is looking for: Strong candidates look for the underlying cause, address behaviour calmly and privately, and involve parents/support when needed. Public confrontation with no curiosity is a red flag.
Differentiated Instruction
1 questionHow do you teach a mixed-ability class so everyone is challenged and supported?
AdvancedWhat the interviewer is looking for: Look for varied tasks, scaffolding, and extension so all students progress. Teaching only to the middle is a red flag.
Student Assessment
1 questionHow do you use assessment to move learning forward, not just grade?
IntermediateWhat the interviewer is looking for: Strong answers use formative assessment to adjust teaching and give actionable feedback. Only using tests with no feedback loop is a red flag.
Curriculum Development
1 questionHow do you adapt the curriculum to your specific students' needs?
IntermediateWhat the interviewer is looking for: Look for aligning to standards while making content relevant and accessible. Delivering material rigidly regardless of student response is a red flag.
Empathy
2 questionsA student is struggling and losing confidence. How do you support them?
IntermediateWhat the interviewer is looking for: Strong candidates build the relationship, find the specific gap, and offer targeted support while protecting confidence. Labelling a struggling student as lazy is a red flag.
How do you handle a safeguarding or wellbeing concern about a student?
AdvancedWhat the interviewer is looking for: Strong candidates take it seriously, follow the school's safeguarding procedure, and escalate to the right person promptly. Handling it informally or ignoring it is a serious red flag.
Communication
1 questionHow do you communicate with parents about a child's progress or behaviour?
IntermediateWhat the interviewer is looking for: Look for a partnership tone, leading with positives, being specific and solution-focused, and listening. Blaming the child or parent is a red flag.
Educational Technology
1 questionHow do you use technology to enhance, not replace, good teaching?
BasicWhat the interviewer is looking for: Strong answers use tools purposefully with a fallback plan. Using tech for its own sake is a red flag.
Pedagogy
1 questionHow do you keep students motivated in a subject they find hard or boring?
IntermediateWhat the interviewer is looking for: Look for connecting content to students' lives, building small wins, and varying methods. Blaming motivation solely on students is a red flag.
Problem-Solving
1 questionDescribe a lesson that did not go to plan. What did you change?
BasicWhat the interviewer is looking for: Look for honest reflection and adjusting based on what students needed. Blaming students entirely or claiming lessons never fail are red flags.
Collaboration
1 questionHow do you collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching and outcomes?
BasicWhat the interviewer is looking for: Strong answers share resources, observe and learn from peers, and contribute to the team. Working in isolation is a red flag.
Behavioural & role-general
2 questionsWhy did you become a teacher, and how do you stay motivated on hard days?
BasicWhat the interviewer is looking for: Look for genuine purpose and realistic, healthy coping. No self-awareness about the demands is a concern.
How do you keep developing as an educator?
BasicWhat the interviewer is looking for: Strong answers cite professional development, feedback, and reflection. A fixed 'I already know how to teach' mindset is a red flag.