Head of Year Interview

[RJM201086]

Hi, i have an interview tomorrow at the school i am currently working at for Head of year. Could anyone please give me any examples of questions they might, and any tips would very much appreciated.

Thanks

You'll probably be asked to do some sort of pastoral based data task.

My school would ask why you wanted the job, try to dig down into what the candidates think the job entails and ask for examples of leadership, dealing with difficult situations, safeguarding bits and bobs etc.

We would probably also do a student panel to see how you interact with students.

Make sure you've done your research on the school, (scouring their website fir information) their pastoal systems, behaviour for learning policy and general pastoral ethos. This will help you tpitch h your answers in line with what they are looking for.

Hope that helps
Good luck for tomorrow

Also we might ask questions around what interventions or initiatives you've led that have had positive outcomes for students, raised attendance, or built relationships with hard to reach families or reduced the gap for disadvantaged , EAL or SEND students.

There will almost certainly be a safeguarding question. Then Qs like:
How would you manage an aggressive parent?
Ideas for building team spirit, resilience etc in the year group.
How do you manage your own stress/cope emotionally when faced with traumatic situations?
How would you handle a complaint about a colleague?

What year group is it? Could be asked what are the priorities for your year group? How u would build a string team of form teachers?