DH is a HT and says these are the standard questions that are picked and chosen from for an EYFS interview.
Can you tell us why you applied for the position of EYFS teacher at [name of school]?
What do you think are the main issues to consider when managing your pupils’ behaviour?
What do you consider important when developing a stimulating learning environment that encourages children to be independent learners?
How you would organise your classroom?
The Foundation Stage profile needs to be completed during the EYFS. What sort of evidence will you collect to help build a picture of each child? (Follow on question: How will you use this throughout the year?)
The EYFS classrooms here have access to an outdoor area. How might you use this area to support children’s development? (Follow on question: Why do you think outdoor play is important?)
You will have a learning support assistant or nursery nurse in your classroom. How will you use them?
An anxious parent approaches you at the end of the day saying, “I’m really worried about Alex, all he ever seems to do at school is play. He never brings anything home. When he was at playgroup he used to do proper work.” What would you say or do, immediately and in the future?
How would you work towards building partnerships with parents and carers?
What do you think are the main issues to consider when managing your pupils’ behaviour?
Tell us something about a particular area of expertise or interest that you have and how you would plan to develop this.
According to him, standard practice among the HT he knows is to chose 6 or 7 from that list but there will almost certainly be a 'why this job/why here' question. He says to just be honest and natural. Nerves don't matter but try to be yourself.
During the teaching part, the panel will be looking at how natural you are with the children and what sort of relationship you build with them in the time.
Good luck!