Do your research
You’ll need to demonstrate that you’ve found out more about the school between submitting your application and attending your interview.
They’ll likely ask you about the school’s priorities
Scrutinise their:
- School improvement plan (SIP)
- Latest Ofsted report (if it's from the last few years)
- Any other development plans or priorities you can find on the school website
Prepare to comment broadly and critically on these. Think about:
- Which areas relate directly to the role you're applying for
- If there's anything missing and if so, how you can demonstrate that you can help them fill the gap
However, be sensitive when approaching topics such as poor results – you want to show that you can be part of the solution.
Understand and demonstrate the school’s ethos
If their school values statement includes diversity, inclusion