Teacher Interview Questions UK
Interviews can be nerve-racking which is why we’ve compiled a list of commonly asked questions in teacher interviews to help you prepare for your next job interview.
'Tell Me About Yourself' Questions
- What experience do you have?
- What have you done since graduating?
- What is your teaching philosophy?
- Why did you decide to become a teacher?
- What does a good teacher look like?
- What does an effective teacher do?
- What is the difference between a good teacher and a great teacher?
- Use 3 words to describe yourself.
- Do you have any weaknesses?
- What are your main strengths?
- What is your favourite subject to teach? Why?
- What is your least favourite subject to teach? Why?
- How have you changed as a teacher since you qualified? Why?
- What is the most valuable lesson you have learned in your career to date?
- If we hadn’t taken any notes today – what would be the one thing you’d want us to remember about you?
School Ethos Questions
- What do you know about the school?
- How can you contribute to the ethos of the school?
- What can you bring to the school?
- What would you do to enhance the reputation of our school?
Questions About Your Experience
- Tell us about your teaching career.
- What year group did you enjoy teaching most? Why?
- How would you facilitate guided discovery?
- What class would you choose if you were given you a choice?
- What experience do you have teaching children with special educational needs?
- Describe a lesson that went well.
Wellbeing Questions
- Teaching can be a stressful job. What do you do outside of school to relax?
- How would you ensure you look after yourself and other staff members?
- How do you feel about sharing teaching materials/resources?
Staff Relations Questions
- Do you work well in groups?
- What could other staff members ask you for help with?
- What would you do if you felt that your partner teacher wasn’t pulling their weight?
Planning and Preparation
- How important is planning and preparation?
- If I walked into your classroom during a Maths/English/Science/ICT lesson – what would I see?
- Describe your ideal classroom.
- What is your opinion on homework?
- What would you organise for the first day in school for a Year X class etc?
- How would you assess a child’s progress?
- A pupil’s attainment plateaus. What would you do?
- How would you track pupil progress?
Extracurricular Questions
- What extra- curricular activity would you be willing to develop/set up?
- What extra curricular activities have you set up in previous posts?
- What sports can you offer?
- Do you play an instrument?
Classroom Management/Behaviour Questions
- How would you create a peaceful learning environment?
- What is your view on discipline?
- What would you do with an unmotivated child?
- How would you manage an aggressive pupil who won’t follow instructions?
- How would you differentiate for a child with ASD?
- How would you support a child with ADHD?
Safeguarding Questions
- What would you do if you noticed a sudden change in a childs behaviour?
- How would you deal with a child who continually interrupts during lessons?
- Another parent reports a concern about a child in your class. What would you do?
- What would you do if you had a concern about a child in your class?
- What would you do if a child asked you to keep something secret?
- Tell me what you would do if a pupil disclosed a child protection issue.
Parent Related Questions
- What would you do if an angry parent approached you after school?
- What would you do if a parent came to you complaining about other children in your class?
- How do you keep in contact with parents?
- What have you used to contact parents?
- How would you involve parents in school life?
List compiled by Rebecca Morrissey, a full-time primary school teacher, blogger, creator of teaching resources and maker of classroom decorations. See more of her blog posts here and click to follow her social media pages below.