Children deserve great teachers and becoming the teacher you want to be is a life-long journey. Teaching is complex and requires many skills. Our interview process is designed so you can showcase the talent and potential you have to become an inspiring primary teacher.
Whether you choose 3-7, 5-11, SEND or maths, you will have the same interview process. You will be asked to come to interview at one of our partner schools.
Our Interview Process
Interview days are arranged throughout the year once the applications are received. The number of applicants attending for interview will vary depending on the applications received. The selection process is carried out by the SCITT Director/Deputy Director and Senior Leaders from our partner schools.
Outline of the interview
The start and finish time will be confirmed prior to interview and will be subject to the number of candidates in attendance. Details of all the tasks will be advised in advance to enable candidates to thoroughly prepare.
The interview process is the same no matter what subject specialism is chosen, with the exception of a different subject knowledge test.
- a short group discussion, connected to a current educational issue;
- a task working with a small group of Key Stage One or Two children;
- a formal interview;
- a reading task;
- maths and English subject knowledge written tasks*.
*English and mathematics subject knowledge tasks will take place separately from the rest of the interview process if you are offered and accept the course.
Please note that in addition to any of the conditions that can be applied all offers are subject to candidates obtaining, prior to the start of the programme, a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure for the child workforce; an online search, being declared ‘fit to teach’ following the Health Management check.
The SCITT is unable to meet any expenses you incur in attending for interview. Interviews may also take place at our partner schools from time to time.
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