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Teacher interview lesson observation form

Find out how to set up and carry out interview lessons, and use our template observation form and post-lesson discussion tips to assess candidates' classroom skills and reflective capacity.

Last reviewed on 6 May 2026
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Contents
  1. Set up the lesson observation  
  2. Manage the observation preparation 
  3. Download and adapt our template lesson observation form 
  4. Carry out the observation
  5. Give candidates the chance to reflect on their performance
  6. Keep the process fair

Set up the lesson observation  

You'll need to decide whether to:

  • Arrange a slot on the interview day to allow the candidate to teach part or all of a lesson, or
  • Visit their current school to observe a lesson (if their school agrees to this)

You'll also want to consider: 

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