INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

[Bavelas]

I'm interviewing via Skype, does any one have any advice or helpful hints as to the questions that they may ask?

This is my first international experience...thanks for your help :-)

[Candycane]

It's still a work in progress, but here's what I am thinking about now.

How much contact time would I have with students?

What would you say is the biggest challenge for the typical new teacher at your school?

Extra teaching duties: (recess, lunch, etc.)

Is there a formal referral process for students that teachers feel may need learning support?

Is there a psychologist at the school?

Are there related services at the school (Speech, OT)?

If there isn’t an OT/Speech person at school, how are these students serviced?

Teaching start/finish time:

Total number of teaching staff

What would you guess to be the percentage of local hire ______

overseas hire_______
overseas hire married to local: _______

Would you describe your staff as being predominantly in their 20’s, more in their 30’s/40‘s, or nearing retirement?

What would you guess to be the percentage of singles ______

couples______
couples w/ kids ______

What would you say is the biggest challenge for the typical new teacher at your school?

1-when is the first pay?
2-picked up/met at airport?
3-transportation to/from school
4-teacher reviews process?
5-what is the new teacher “settling inâ€

[Neptune]

how would you describe the relationship between administration and thje staff

[mrwright]

I think the OP was asking what questions the school might ask them, not what questions they should ask the school. Could be wrong.

[Bavelas]

mrwright, yes! I was wondering about what questions they may ask at an interview. But thanks for your replies Neptune and Candycane, very good questions to consider prior accepting a job.

[Bavelas]

I've been asked:
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Tell us about your self?
Would you be willing to sign a 2 year contract?

Any other questions people have been asked???

[adminpaul]

You'll find videos on interviewing tips and questions that may be asked of you.
http://www.internationalschoolsreview.c ... ectory.htm