Preparing For Your Secondary Education Interview
Congratulations on qualifying for interview with RCTTP! Some preparation is required for your interview, so please read the information below carefully as soon as possible to avoid being unprepared.
Secondary Education Subject Specific Task
The first part of the interview will focus on your ability to explain an aspect of your subject. When preparing your explanation, you should imagine that you are teaching a class of mixed ability, Year 7 pupils.
The focus for each subject specific interview task is given below. Please prepare your explanation in advance of the interview. Your explanation should last 5 – 8 minutes. Please be aware that we will stop you if you go over 8 minutes.
You may not make use of pre-prepared notes or materials during the interview.
YOU ONLY NEED TO PREPARE FOR YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT – NOT ALL OF THE QUESTIONS BELOW!
Art
What is impressionism?
Computing
What are the differences between Bus, Star and Ring networks?
English
Explain how you would explore quotations within a piece of fiction or non-fiction of your choice.
Geography
Why do earthquakes happen?
History
How did the feudal system work?
Maths
How does probability work?
MFL
How the verb “ALLER” works in the near future tense (le future proche)?
Music
How do musical instruments work?
Physical Education
Explain positional play in an outwitting activity of your choice.
Science (all)
How do plants work?
Top 5 Interview Tips
- Prepare for the set task- give yourself plenty of time, ask for advice from any friends or family working in schools.
- Consider following areas- why you want to become a teacher, what skills, and qualities you can bring to the role, reflect on how your previous experience will help you as a teacher.
- Familiarise yourself with the national curriculum.
- Do some research around safeguarding procedures in schools.
- Think about any questions you’d like to ask us following your interview.
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