Headmistress Interview Preparation Guide

Demonstrate your knowledge and application of the range of instructional materials and aids available to teachers. Discuss how you determine which resources to use and elaborate on how they have been useful in facilitating learning. Support your answer with specific examples of lessons you have conducted.

Teachers have to keep up with a continually evolving curriculum. It is essential to demonstrate a willingness and ability to keep current on your subject area in order to provide high quality instruction. Research indicates a strong positive connection between a teacher's preparation in their subject matter and their performance and impact in the classroom. Cite specific examples of resources you have used to update and expand your subject knowledge such as subscriptions to relevant publications, attending seminars and on-line research.

Expect teaching interview questions that center on state, local or national standards. Show a clear understanding of the relevant state and national standards and highlight that you adhere to these standards. Your lesson plans in your teacher portfolio should have the state standards indicated on them.

Prepare for teaching interview questions about classroom management and discipline and your ability to effectively manage student relationships and parent contact.

Expect teacher job interview questions that explore your personal motivation and personal qualities for a teaching position.

Teaching interview questions like this require an honest self-assessment in identifying your strengths. Show a clear understanding of the curriculum and explain why you have identified the particular areas as your strengths. Acknowledge areas that you want to improve on and discuss the steps you are taking to do this.

Use your background research on the school district to prepare some insightful reasons on why you want to work there. What is it about the community that attracts you? What sparked your interest? What sort of reputation does it have? Do you have any personal experience with the school or district? Look online to research its test scores, student numbers, educational goals and objectives, upcoming initiatives and extracurricular activities. Make sure the information you use for your answer is current and accurate.

The interviewer wants to be convinced that you really want to work there and are not just looking for any teaching job so be convincing about your reasons and back them up with effective background research.

Your answer to teaching questions about technology should demonstrate your understanding that technology integration is about incorporating easy-to-use tools and program features into your lesson plans and activities to enhance learning. It is a practical way to teach students that computer skills are important for more than just social media or playing games.

► What relevant experience do you have?
► Which subjects did you enjoy during your qualifying degree?
► What would make you happy in a job?
► How do you think you can make a contribution to this company?
► What attracted you to this company?

► Have you been absent from work more than a few days in any previous position?
► Tell me about the most boring job you've ever had.
► What kind of things come most naturally to you? Describe your biggest success.
► Why do you want to change jobs?
► How much money do you need to make?
► What are your pet peeves?
► What major problem have you encountered and how did you deal with it?

► What you have learned ever since you were born?
► What job have you held that is the least relevant to the job you are applying for?
► Give me an example of when you have failed and how you responded.
► What gives you the most satisfaction during free/vacation time?
► What do you see as your primary qualifications for this job?
► What future training do you plan in connection with your career goals?
► What two or three things are most important to you in a position?

► Examples of strategic thinking in past situations.
► What motivates you to do your best on the job?
► Tell about a problem that you solved in a unique or unusual way.
► How do you make your decisions in general?
► Describe a decision you made that was unpopular and how you handled implementing it.
► Give an example of when you had to present complex information in a simplified manner.
► Give an example of how you worked as Headmistress on team.