Your interview for a teaching job can have different forms. You may interview in front of a panel, facing questions of different interviewers. Or you may interview online, one on one. Phone interviews are not uncommon either. Regardless of the form and number of people interviewing
you, however, one thing is certain: school principal will have a seat, and they will typically lead the interviews. More often than not, they will also have a decisive word. One of your goals is to make a good connection with the principal. At the end of the day, personal preferences always play a role. Principal will vouch for a candidate who’s honestly interested in their school and their work, someone
they have a good connection with in the interviews. And in order to make any connection, you should have a dialogue with them. For having a dialogue, you should ask some questions. In this articles we will look at some great questions you can ask the principal in an interview, and also at some questions you should rather avoid. Each question comes with a short hint, explaining why you should or shouldn’t go for it. Let’s
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* Special tip: You can also download the list of questions in a simple, one page long PDF, and look at it anytime later, while preparing for your interview with the principal: 3 questions you should rather avoid asking the principal in your teacher interview
Closing thoughtsJob interview should be a dialogue, and you should definitely ask some questions. On the other hand, you should let the principal to lead the meeting. Wait for your chance. They will either directly ask you whether you have any questions (typically towards the end of your interview), or an opportune moment will come for you to ask your question. As you can see on my list, some questions are better than others. Make sure to do a good research before the start of your interview. It will help you understand more about the school, the principal, and eventually come up with a question that will make them feel good, or even one that will give them an opportunity to show off. I wish you good luck in your interview! May also interest you:
Originally from Philadelphia, Glen had worked as a school principal for fifteen years, before he started his career in recruitment consulting and interview coaching. He is the lead author of the content on this website and responsible for all premium eBooks sold here. Latest posts by Glen Hughins (see all) What are good questions to ask at the end of a teaching interview?You may ask how the faculty interacts with each other and with the students. Ask about the goals of the school and the challenges it faces. You may also prompt the interviewer to describe a typical day in the school or some special events that are held throughout the year.
What questions should a teacher ask in a principal interview?Ask About the School Culture
You want to make sure you and the school would be a good match for each other. Asking questions about how the teachers interact with each other, what a typical day for a teacher is like, or other questions about the school environment will help you decide if the school is right for you.
What are the top 5 questions to ask an interviewer?Best Questions to Ask the Interviewer. How would you describe the responsibilities of the position?. What are you looking for in a candidate?. What are the biggest challenges of this job?. How would you describe a typical day in this position?. What is the typical work week?. Is overtime expected?. How do I interview a school administrator?13 general interview questions. Tell me about yourself.. What does the word "success" mean to you?. Would you briefly describe your preferred leadership style?. What do you do in your spare time?. What is the most exciting thing happening in education today?. What are some of your ongoing personal goals?. |