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Interview Preparation Glossary
We've put together a glossary of all of the key terminology from this course to ensure that you fully understand the concepts discussed and can confidently apply them in both written and spoken contexts.
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Lesson Planning Proforma
To help you plan your interview lesson with clarity and intention, please use this Lesson Planning Proforma to reflect on your planning decisions, the reasoning behind them, any potential gaps or misconceptions in pupil learning, and areas for your own development.
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Lesson Planning Exemplar
A well-structured lesson plan is the foundation of effective teaching. This Lesson Planning Exemplar shows what a high-quality plan looks like when the key elements — clear objectives, purposeful activities, adaptation, and assessment - all come together.
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How To Write Your Learning Objective - Step-By-Step Flowchart
This document is a step-by-step guide aimed at helping you to develop a clear, effective, and curriculum-aligned learning objective for your interview lesson.
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Knowledge Flowchart
This document is designed to help you to outline what core knowledge pupils need before they can successfully apply their understanding and skills in a lesson and what to include in the knowledge section of your Lesson Planning Proforma.
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Understanding and Skills Flowchart
This flowchart is designed to guide you in completing the 'Skills and Understanding' section of your Lesson Planning Proforma. It outlines how students will demonstrate their grasp of the concepts introduced in the 'Knowledge' section. Consider: What specific skills or behaviours should your pupils exhibit to show that they truly understand what they’ve learned?
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Assessment Flowchart
This flowchart will help you to complete the 'Assessment' section of your Lesson Planning Proforma. This is where you will outline your lesson steps, explain concepts, model expectations, assess your pupils' understanding, and check that your students are meeting the learning objective.
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Early Learning Goals
The Early Learning Goals (ELGs) provide a clear endpoint for the early years curriculum, support a smooth transition into Year 1, help teachers, parents, and carers to understand children's progress, and guide planning to meet individual learning needs.
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EYFS Framework
The EYFS framework for group and school-based providers refers to the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework in England. It outlines the legal requirements and best practices for the learning, development, and care of children from birth to age 5 in group-based settings and maintained school environments.
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KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum
The Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2) National Curriculum in England sets out the statutory learning framework for pupils in primary education, covering ages 5 to 11. The national curriculum defines the subjects taught, the knowledge, skills, and understanding expected in each subject, and the attainment targets that pupils should achieve by the end of each key stage.
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KS3 and KS4 National Curriculum
The KS3 and KS4 National Curriculum in England sets out the statutory educational framework for pupils aged 11 to 16, covering Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4). It outlines the subjects to be taught, the knowledge, skills, and understanding pupils should acquire, and the standards that they are expected to achieve as they progress through secondary education.
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Examples of Curriculum Maps
A curriculum map is a structured framework that outlines the content, skills, assessments, and instructional strategies to be taught over a specific period—usually across a term, year, or entire key stage. It ensures coherence, progression, and alignment with educational goals. Please click the 'download' button to take a look at a few examples.
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Using The Star Method
This document is a practical guide designed to help you structure your responses to behavioural interview questions using the STAR method - a proven approach that ensures clarity, relevance, and impact in interview answers.
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Common Interview Question Checklist
This document is a structured and comprehensive interview preparation guide that outlines frequently asked interview questions grouped into key competency areas relevant to education roles, and provides advice on how to answer each question effectively.
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Demonstrating Passion for Teaching Checklist
This document is a self-assessment and preparation guide designed to help you articulate and evidence your passion for teaching. It breaks down the idea of “passion” into concrete, observable elements, offering a clear checklist that you can work through.
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Interview Attire Checklist
This document is a practical, step-by-step checklist that will help you to prepare your professional appearance for a job interview. It breaks down key components of dressing appropriately for a school setting, from clothing choices to grooming and personal items, ensuring candidates present themselves in the best possible way.
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Interview Body Language Checklist
This is a targeted self-check guide that will help you to become more conscious of your non-verbal communication during job interviews. It emphasises the role of body language in conveying confidence, professionalism, and engagement — critical attributes for anyone entering a classroom environment.
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Interview Mindset and Demeanour Checklist
This checklist is a reflective and psychological readiness tool designed to help you prepare your attitude, presence, and emotional approach before and during your interview. It will guide you in maintaining a calm, confident, and professional mindset —focusing not just on what you say, but how you show up throughout the experience.
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Interview Punctuality Checklist
This checklist is a practical time-management and readiness tool designed to help you to ensure that you arrive for your interview in a calm, timely, and professional manner. It focuses on the logistical and psychological preparation needed to avoid stress and make a strong first impression — crucial elements of interview success.
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Questions for the Interviewer
This document provides a curated list of thoughtful and strategic questions that trainee you can ask at the end of a teaching interview. These questions are grouped into key themes — ranging from role expectations and school culture to behaviour policies and professional development — equipping you with a tool to engage confidently and meaningfully during their interviews.
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Questions To Ask Prior To Planning Your Interview Lesson
This document is a preparation guide for interview lesson planning, specifically designed to help you gather the essential information that you will need from your interview school before designing and delivering a lesson as part of the interview process.
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STAR Method Interview Questions
This document will help you to prepare for competency-based interview questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). It presents typical behavioural interview questions encountered in teaching interviews and provides structured do’s and don’ts to support effective and reflective responses.
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School Research and Preparation Checklist
This document is a structured checklist designed to guide you through researching and understanding a prospective school prior to your interview. It ensures that you arrive at the interview with not just surface-level knowledge, but deep awareness of the school's policies, performance, ethos, and current priorities.
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