How to use these questions
Write down a real example for each theme, then practise answering aloud. Keep the context short, explain your own actions clearly and finish with the outcome.
Why do you want to work at this school or organisation?
What a strong answer should show
Refer to its values, pupils, curriculum or community rather than giving a generic answer.
How do you support different learning needs?
What a strong answer should show
Explain assessment, adaptation, clear instructions and checking understanding.
How do you manage challenging behaviour?
What a strong answer should show
Set consistent expectations, remain calm, understand causes and follow policy.
What does safeguarding mean in practice?
What a strong answer should show
Listen, record facts, do not promise secrecy and report through the correct process.
Tell me about a successful lesson or learning activity.
What a strong answer should show
Describe the objective, adaptation, engagement and evidence of progress.
How do you communicate with parents or carers?
What a strong answer should show
Be clear, factual, respectful and focused on the learner's development.
How do you use feedback?
What a strong answer should show
Show that feedback is specific, usable and followed by an opportunity to improve.
How would you contribute beyond your main duties?
What a strong answer should show
Choose a realistic club, subject interest, mentoring or community contribution.
Keep behavioural answers clear with STAR
Give the essential context.
State your responsibility.
Explain what you personally did.
Finish with the outcome.