We know how busy you all are, so we have compiled a list of useful questions for a school leader interview.
- Why did you apply for the role?
- Tell us about your experience so far.
- What do you feel are our biggest priorities as a school? What would you focus on first and why?
- What would you do if you had any concerns about the safety of a child.
- Can you share an example of when you had to manage a difficult member of staff / parent and how you resolved the issue?
- Who inspires you in the field of education, and why?
- What is your personal educational philosophy, and what do you believe a good education should look like?
- Can you describe an initiative you've led or a change you've made in your current role that has had a positive impact, and how do you know it was successful?
- What influences your opinion on curriculum and behavior management?
- Can you provide reasons for specific decisions you've made and actions you've taken in your previous roles?
- How do you inspire the very best in teaching and learning, and what do you believe highly effective pedagogy looks like?
- How do you successfully engage the hardest-to-reach members within your school community?
- What is your one non-negotiable when it comes to educational leadership?
- How do you foster a culture of continuous professional development amongst yourself and the staff?
- How do you promote inclusivity and diversity within the school community?
- How do you balance the need for high academic achievement with the well-being and mental health of students?
- What role do you believe parental and community engagement plays in a successful school, and how would you encourage it?