Teacher: interview questions and tasks

Download and adapt our example interview questions and tasks for a classroom teacher. You'll find both general questions and tailored questions for primary and secondary schools, as well as tasks that test lesson planning and classroom skills.

Last reviewed on 10 November 2021

School types: All · School phases: Primary, Secondary, 16 Plus

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Here's a list of questions that are suitable for any teaching post, plus tips on what to look for in answers.

You'll find:

Use this template during the interview to record and evidence score the candidates' responses.

If the post also involves middle leadership responsibilities, see these articles for interview questions for:

Choose the task that's most appropriate to the role you're hiring for:

In the download, you'll find:

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