Questions asked by the principal and members of the management team:

1.  Why did you apply for this job?
2.  What do you know about this school?
3.  Why did you decide to pursue a career in teaching?
4.  How do you think you can contribute to the school development plan?
5.  What are your strengths and weaknesses?
6.  How do you think your present colleagues and managers would describe you?

Questions asked by teachers on an interview panel:

1.  What innovative teaching methods have you used successfully in the past?
2.  Which subjects do you enjoy teaching a) the most and b) the least?
3.  How would you deal with disruptive students in the classroom?
4.  Give an example of how you use technology to enhance your teaching.

Questions asked by the HR manager:

1.  What contributions would you make to this school?
2.  What training and development opportunities have you taken part in to date?
3.  What are your career plans for the next a) five years and b) ten years?
4.  What support would you like South wood to provide if your application is

successful?

Questions asked by students:

1.  What do you think the most important characteristics of an effective teacher are?
2.  How would you support students who find your subject difficult?
3.  How would you create a fun learning environment in the classroom?
4.  How would you build a good relationship with a new group of students?
5.  Do you have any ideas for after school activities or clubs? What are they?