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***urgent*** IF THERE WAS ONE QUESTION YOU WOULD WANT TO ASK A HEAD TEACHER WHEN ITERVIEWING THEM FOR JOB??

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RTKangaMummy · 09/04/2008 10:02

WHAT IS IT?

DH IS on iterview panel for interviewing head teacher @ church primary school

he is asking about SECONDARY TRANSFER anfd SPECIAL NEEDS

what would your killer question be?

?????????????

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RTKangaMummy · 09/04/2008 10:28

i am surprized that no one has a killer question?

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BetteNoir · 09/04/2008 10:31

Do you believe that early detection of dyslexia and literacy difficulties is vital?
If so, how would you implement screening, and how would you support the children that need further input?

BetteNoir · 09/04/2008 10:31

OK, that's two questions!

TotalChaos · 09/04/2008 10:35

About how to improve children's language skills (whether SN or not) as it will have a crucial effect on literacy and/or social skills.

RTKangaMummy · 09/04/2008 10:41

Thanks great questions guys

i will tell them to him when he rings

he is interviewing this morning and is going to ring me within the next hour so if there are any more questions

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RTKangaMummy · 09/04/2008 11:00

I have just spoken to him and he really likes those questions and will hopefully get to ask them

Are there any more killer questions?

The formal interview is this afternoon so you can still suggest killer questions

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RTKangaMummy · 09/04/2008 11:24
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RustyBear · 09/04/2008 11:29

What special arrangements would you like to put in place to help vulnerable children transfer to secondary school(Don't know what is already in place, but we have extended induction sessions with the secondary school, not just for the SN pupils but for those who are particularly shy or with other problems that might affect their ability to settle in)

FluffyMummy123 · 09/04/2008 11:32

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RTKangaMummy · 09/04/2008 11:46

is this the guy you mean?

The interview is lasting all day

she is doing 2 assemblies this morning as well as other activities

Then this afternoon they {the goveronors} come together with their questions to discuss them and then the formal interview is about 2.30

This is the 3rd time he has done this interviewing panel day

Each govenor has certain topics to ask about and DH is mainly SN and Senior transfer

So he alreaady has his original questions and I just wonmdered if there was a KILLER QUESTION that he hadn't thought about

iyswim

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FluffyMummy123 · 09/04/2008 11:47

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RTKangaMummy · 09/04/2008 11:50

the school communication thing is deffo on agenda cos it drives parents mad

They have improved that but old head was hopeless at listening to parents what they are actually saying

I personally am glad she is retiring although DS has left the school several years ago

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RTKangaMummy · 09/04/2008 11:51

good [point about dep head

i can't remember whether this lady is head or dep

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VeraSquonkTheBeerGuru · 09/04/2008 11:53

dp will be interviewing a head for our local primary school next month.

So.... RTKangaMummy.... if your dh wanted to pass on any handy hints, twould be muchly gratefully received.

And if anyone wants to apply to be head of dd2 and ds's primary school... teeny church school in lovely small Yorkshire village... I can be catted with details (don't think they've had that many applicants yet. In fact, the interview may consist of: "hello. Are you an axe murderer? no? good, welcome aboard")

RTKangaMummy · 09/04/2008 11:53

RB good point

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RTKangaMummy · 09/04/2008 11:54

SQUONK will ask him

lol @ your interview technique

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Swedes · 09/04/2008 11:55

Do you believe in God?

VeraSquonkTheBeerGuru · 09/04/2008 11:55

thank you

RTKangaMummy · 09/04/2008 11:58

The vicar will cover the religious part of interview

the school is very closely connected to the parish church although there are some children from other religions there as well who afaik join in everything

the jewish children in DS class did anyway

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AngharadGoldenhand · 09/04/2008 12:01

I would want to know if the head intends to be visible and approachable when the kids come out of school.

The old head of our primary did this, knew all the kids, chatted to parents, picked up litter.

I really liked this and it made me feel he cared about the school and got off his chair to be by the school gate.

RTKangaMummy · 09/04/2008 12:38

good idea

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FluffyMummy123 · 22/04/2008 15:02

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