Head of sixth form: interview questions and tasks

Last reviewed on 16 February 2022
School types: All · School phases: Secondary, 16 Plus
Ref: 9024

Adapt and use these questions and interview tasks to help you select the best person to lead your sixth form. You'll find both role-specific and safeguarding questions.

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  1. Choose from our list of interview questions
  2. Download and adapt our example tasks

Choose from our list of interview questions

Download our list of role-specific and safeguarding questions for interview candidates. It includes:

  • Suggestions of what to look for in strong answers
  • Space to record candidates' responses
  • Space to score the evidence that candidates provide

Download it here:

KeyDoc: head of sixth form – interview questions DOC, 164.5 KB

Download and adapt our example tasks

Choose the task that's most appropriate for your school:

  • Deliver a presentation
  • Data analysis
  • Observe a lesson

KeyDoc: head of sixth form – interview tasks DOCX, 113.3 KB

In the download, you will find:

  • A summary of each task, including what skillsets it tests
  • Key points to look out for in strong responses
  • What you need to do to prepare
  • A task overview to give to candidates
  • A presentation scoring sheet

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