What to wear for interview

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Can I get away with black trousers and floral blouse with jacket?

Is the jacket needed?

Primary or secondary? Classroom or leadership?

I'd wear a jacket definitely, that sounds fine.

I have never worn a jacket, even for SLT jobs (secondary, got the jobs...)

I've always worn a trouser suit with shirt or v smart top under as I feel professional and confident.

However so long as you are in neat and tidy business dress I really don't think it will have any influence on the outcome.

Secondary, just classroom teacher

Should the blouse not be plain? It's black with flowers don't know if it's a bit loud although I like it

The blouse sounds fine. However if you are going to feel uncomfortable wear something else that you do feel comfortable in. That's the most important thing.

And good luck!

Thanks!

Trouser suit with smart t-shirt got me a job

Trousers and a blouse of any pattern (or plain) is absolutely acceptable for all School vacancies. You do not NEED a jacket but if you feel more comfortable wearing one then go ahead.

Maybe wear the jacket for first impressions but then take it off for teaching etc? I do that so I feel more "normal" for the classroom parts. Good luck!

A lovely colleague of mine notably wore a bright green jacket for her interview - HoD says they said in discussion "oh yes, the one in the green jacket" so her message is to wear something memorable :)

That said, I was once at an interview where a lass wore a very short summery dress which actually split during the morning and she had to get the office staff to sew it up - she got the job!

What you suggest sounds fine OP, I would wear a black skirt/trousers and jacket plus smart top or dress with black jacket myself.