Reflect on a teacher you liked at school, university, or have worked with in the classroom. Analyse what qualities made them successful - these might include:

☛ enthusiasm

☛ pace

☛ resilience

☛ subject knowledge

☛ a range of teaching methods

☛ an ability to hold the attention of the class

☛ empathy

☛ encouraging children to think rather than being told.

Tell your interviewers about the qualities you have which they are looking for - this is not a time to be modest. Talk positively about yourself, think carefully about the words you would use here, for example -assertive rather than bossy, or calm rather than laid back. Talk about what you would bring to their school.