Interview Questions and Preparation Hub

Preparing for an interview in education? The Aston Education Interview Hub provides practical interview questions, preparation advice and guidance for teachers, school leaders and support staff applying for roles in UK schools, academies and multi-academy trusts.

Explore interview guidance for teaching, leadership and school support roles, including common questions, preparation tips and advice from education recruitment specialists.

What Happens on a Teacher Interview Day?

Find out what may happen on a teacher interview day, from arrival and the school tour to teaching tasks, panel questions and the next steps.

What to Wear to a Teacher Interview: A Practical Guide

Choose a comfortable, professional teacher interview outfit with practical advice for classroom tasks, school tours, footwear and preparation.

How to Research a School Before Your Teacher Interview

Research a school before your interview with a practical guide to the vacancy, curriculum, inspection information, published results and policies.

Teaching assistants, School support staff

Teaching Assistant Interview Questions: Practical Answers and Preparation Tips

Prepare for a Teaching Assistant interview with practical questions on learning, independence, teamwork, safeguarding and classroom support.

ECT Interview Questions: How to Prepare for Your First Teaching Post

Prepare for your first teaching interview with ECT questions, examples from training and useful questions about mentoring and induction support.

Assistant Headteacher Interview Questions: Preparing for Whole-School Leadership

Prepare for Assistant Headteacher interview questions on whole-school improvement, leadership judgement, inclusion, staff retention and priorities.

Head of Department Interview Questions: How to Show Your Leadership

Prepare for a Head of Department interview with practical questions on curriculum, outcomes, team leadership, inclusion, budgets and your first term.

Questions to Ask at the End of a Teacher Interview

Choose useful questions to ask at the end of a teacher interview, covering support, workload, development, expectations and the details of the role.

How to Plan an Interview Lesson: A Practical Guide for Teachers

Plan a focused teacher interview lesson with a practical structure, checks for understanding, accessible activities and a clear approach to reflection.

20 Safeguarding Questions You May Be Asked at a Teacher Interview

Prepare for safeguarding interview questions with 20 practice questions, answer pointers and guidance for teachers applying to schools in England.