Job interview - what is a "worked task"?

[Oakmaiden]

I have taught primary school for several years, then went back to uni to get a masters and now have applied for a job as head of that subject in a high school. I spoke to the head teacher before applying and he said that the leadership requirements of the job were minor and what he was really looking for was passion and expertise in the subject (I suspect the leadership is a bit tacked on in order to raise the wage a little as it is a very shortage subject area). I have been called for interview, and have been told I have to teach a lesson (obviously) but also that there will be a "worked task". Any ideas what this may consist of?

Maybe something to do with looking at data? Looking at assessment results for the whole department, which class or group of students need extra support? Are the top students being stretched? Is there an underperforming teacher you’d need to support? What would be your priority as head of department?

Or maybe reviewing or writing a scheme of work? How would you plan curriculum?

Or writing a report for SLT or governors about the department’s strengths and weaknesses

Just guesses!

Ok - thanks for the guesses. they seem sensible. And things I am at least able to tackle...

To be honest, I'd ask them! They won't mind.

It is done now :)

It was actually taking part of a GCSE paper in the subject I am applying to teach (Computer Science). So not too scary at all!