Some of the main qualities required are:

★ A professional approach - make sure that you dress very smartly for your interview.

★ Good handwriting and spelling - especially for primary - make sure that you have a pen with you as you may be given a written test.

★ Clarity of speech

★ Openness to new ideas

★ Ability to take criticism

★ Listening and sensitivity to others.

You need to be able to put across your strong points during the interview. If you can't do this effectively your selectors may be entitled to reason that you wouldn't be able to put your ideas across effectively in the classroom.