TRAINEE teacher INTERVIEW QUESTIONS | How to ANSWER interview questions | PGCE Interview | SCITT
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Intro: 00:00- 1:55
Question 1: 1:56-4:22
Question 2: 4:23 - 5:32
Question 3: 5:33 - 6:33
Question 4: 6:34 - 7:53
Question 5: 7:54 - 9:12
Question 6: 9:13 - 9:47
Question 7: 9:48 - 10:08
Question 8: 10:09 - 10:50
Outro: 10:51 - 11:31
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Hi I used your tips for my interview today and it went so well! Thank you so much for everything!! Carry on with what you’re doing, it’s great!🥺❤️
Ah that's so great to hear Lina, well done! Thank you for the encouragement ❤️
I know this video is 3 years old but I just wanted to say thank you, I used your tips and got my place on a PGCE course ♥️ thank you for these helpful videos xx
Aw amazing, so pleased to hear Olivia, congratulations 👏 Do follow me on Instagram so I can follow your journey xx
Congrats on reaching 1000 subscribers!! You're a real inspiration for aspiring teachers.
Thank you! 😊
Keeps getting better! Cannot thank you enough.
You are more than welcome!
Hi! I just want to say thank you for these videos. I only just came across you today because I had an interview for a Primary PGDE & QTS course almost an hour ago and I think it went really well. I was watching a couple of your other videos too and I think they’re so helpful. Thank you once again!! xx
You're welcome! I hope you receive a positive outcome soon 😊 You'll have plenty more to watch once you start I'm sure 😉 xx
Hi, just wanted to say this video was extremely helpful and I was actually offered a position on the spot after my interview. So just wanted to say thank you for the tips! x
Aw congratulations Bex! That's amazing 🎊 Thank you for letting me know too xx
I have three interviews scheduled (one next week and two in January) and I am so nervous, but this is super helpful! I didn't even think about safeguarding, so I'm really glad I watched your video! Thank you!
Good luck! It's great you have so many lined up with so much time to prepare. Safeguarding is ALWAYS asked so definitely worth preparing for, be it knowing the definition, what it means to you, how to deal with a child disclosing something or what do you know about the school's safeguarding policy. Good luck xx
Thank you for doing this! This was really insightful and I appreciate your time in doing these videos! :)
Aw, thank you for commenting 😊 I do hope you check out some others if this one helped you x
@@PetitePrimary Hey! Just dropping by to say your videos really helped me prepare for my interview. i was offered a place today! :)
@@willmanthorp3030 Ah, thank you for updating me and congratulations on your place 😊
This was really very useful, thank you!
You're welcome 😊
Thank you for this! I have an interview on Friday for my University!
Good luck! Feel free to let me know how it goes xx
I watched all your PGCE interview prep videos and they helped me so much! I had my interview a few days ago, and I’ve just been accepted onto the course! Thank you for your help!
Ahhhh congratulations! That's amazing 🥳 Thank you for letting me know, it makes me really happy to hear that my videos helped xx
How did it go?Are you now qualified 😁
@@vernajewel91 good question. 2 years on!
Thank you so much for sharing all this information with us ♡♡♡
You are more than welcome! When's your interview? Xx
Thanks so much for this, just submitted my application today for schools direct secondary history teacher :)
Ahh good luck xx
Just got accepted onto a PGCE course thanks to your help. Much appreciated.
That's amazing to hear, congratulations!
Thanks a lot. I applied in July, for the course starting in September! Your video is great and one thing I hadn't considered is how schools could be impacted by the state of politics and what's going on in the news as being a possible question.
You're welcome! Especially with a new education secretary and the potential impact it could have by September (for example), it never harms to mention ☺️
Thank you for this have my interview in a couple weeks
Thanks for watching Jaynise, good luck with the interview xx
Thanks, great video.
You're welcome 😊
I had my Primary PGCE interview a day ago, and I was successful. Thank you for your help and advice.
Yay, congratulations!!
Thank you so much for this information and advices
You're welcome 😁 Are you currently preparing for an interview?
Thank you for all of this, I've taken a lot of notes of things I never would of thought of! I have my SCITT Business studies interview tomorrow :)
Good luck Amber! Let me know how it goes ❤️
@@PetitePrimary Thank you so much! Everything you said was In my interview, really helped me a lot. I Did get accepted onto the PGCE!!
@@Amberpach24 Ahhh, congratulations! How exciting, now to countdown until September xx
Thank you, that was so helpful :-)
You're welcome! Thanks for commenting xx
it really helped. great job
Thanks! I'm glad it helped 😁 when is your interview?
Thanks, really helpful :)
You're welcome 😊
I've got my interview this Thursday…thanks so much for this advice! x
You're welcome! Good luck, please let me know how it goes xx
@@PetitePrimary it went really well!! They said they will get back to me, hopefully with an offer ☺
@@SanaKhan-ze3xe fingers crossed!
Thanks so much interview for BA Hons primary ed with QTS on Tuesday
Good luck Michelle! If you need some other tips, my most recent video has interview advice too. Update me if you want to let me know how it went afterwards xx
What questions did they ask in the interview?
This video is extremely helpful as I prepare my interview in a SCITT tomorrow. Thanks for posting!
You're welcome! Good luck for tomorrow 🍀
@@PetitePrimary Your advice worked a charm. They offered me a place at the SCITT Secondary History PGCE. Thanks!
@@Pportela Congratulations Pedro! That's amazing 😊 Thank you SO much for letting me know too xx
@@PetitePrimary you’re doing great work here; keep it up!
@@Pportela You're so kind! 😊
Thank you! My interview is today and this is super helpful!
I'm so glad it helped! How do you think your interview went? Xx
I passed it! Thanks again! Another one coming up so will be rewatching!
@@onwards2652 Congratulations! Thanks for keeping me updated :) Good luck for the others, at least there's less pressure now! xx
BEST VIDEO EVER! SUPER HELPFUL. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
You're more than welcome! I've never had an all caps comment before 😉 I hope your interview goes well xx
@@PetitePrimary Haha all CAPS really helped express my emotions! Just wondering what questions can I ask the interviewer at the end? I jot a few down and looked online but could not find many examples. Once again thanks and stay safe x
Aw thank you haha. Well I would ask some genuine questions that I have. Is there anything you want to know about what you'll experience during the year? Or something about the running of the course? Any additional opportunities they'll offer? What will happen if you lose experience due to COVID? Ask something that you're genuinely wanting to find out x
@@PetitePrimary Thank you greatly! I used the potential affects of COVID on placements question at the end! Also the interview went well! I shall give you a follow on insta, you seem like a genuinely lovely person. Stay safe!
Well, I have my fingers crossed for you! Thank you so much, that's so lovely to say xx
This helped me a lot thank you ! I have an interview on Monday :)
Ah, good luck! I hope it helps you prepare a little bit xx
Thanks you it really did, some of your questions came up ! And they offered me a place at the end of the interview :)) ! Thank you x
@@katerusling5309 Ah that's incredible! I'm so happy to hear you got a place, thanks for updating me Kate xx
Thank you for this advice, very helpful! Had my interview last Friday for PGCE Primary, they rang me back 40 mins after saying I was successful 😁
Wow, congratulations! I wish all jobs and applications came back so quickly haha. I'm not a fan of suspense 😂
Thank you! I know right, huge relief knowing its secured😂🙏
@@rajo97rb Time to celebrate xx
Really thank you because the questions you said were on my interview today.
Oh amazing! Which ones in particular? When will you find out the outcome?
@@PetitePrimary
Safeguarding scenario and the definition.
Why did you choose teaching?
A scenario where a child was misbehaving. Most of all you said has saved me as I prepared the answers. Thank you
@@chingu7764 Ah incredible! So glad it helped and that you managed to prepare beforehand xx
My interviews on Tuesday and I've only just found out (I only submitted everything on Monday). Safe to say I'm rushing about trying to prepare as much as possible, this video is a life saver!
Ah congratulations on your interview! Bit of a mad rush but at least you don't have a waiting game 😊 Good luck, please let me know how you get on x
I nailed it!! I was meant to hear back in 48 hours but only took them 2 hours to decide 😊😊😊
@@catibia55 Ah that's incredible! Congratulations 🎉
thank you!!
@@catibia55 now to catch up on all my videos to give you a headstart 😅
Had my first interview yesterday and I got an offer. I still have 2 interviews to come next month for different courses but glad I've got an offer for that one already in case I don't get the others.
Your videos definitely helped me so thank you!
Hi Chris, Congratulations, that's great! Thanks for letting me know and what a great situation to be in 🙌
@@PetitePrimary thank you! I'll be coming back to these videos before my next ones!
@@x-Bailey17-x Amazing! If you're on other social media, feel free to join me there too xx
👌🙏 thanks for this video
You're welcome!
Such good advice and tips to
Thank you 😊
@@PetitePrimary your welcome
Thank you so much! This is very helpful for my interview on Monday!
Do you have any advice on Maths Problem Solving lesson for Yr 1&2?! I feel like I'm overthinking the whole lesson by trying to be out of the box and it is making it more stressful! 😫 xx
Good luck! I'm a big overthinker so I can sympathise, however, I would definitely make sure you have covered the concrete, pictorial and abstract approach. If not the latter at least the first two and lots of differentiation! You don't know if some of those year 1s, like mine are working at EYFS so have an idea for that too xx
Thank you for this, i got my offer today! I am extremely nervous to start my Secondary PE PGCE at SCITT in Septmeber as I have read a lot about how tough the year can be but not sure how much that differs for PE. Any advice welcomed I am very experienced in the PE field just worried about it impacting my mental health
Thank you :)
You're welcome xx
Thank you so much! My interview on Wednesday and I was stressing
Best of luck Lydia! If you want to, let me know how it goes xx
@@PetitePrimary thank you, I will 💋
@@PetitePrimary I got a conditional offer🎉🎉🎉
@@lydialyle4387 Ahhhh congratulations! That's great news 🎊
@@PetitePrimary I know. I’m so happy, thank you for making this video 💕💕
This is really helpful, thank you! I've got my interview on Friday :)
Do you have any tips for the reading task for KS1/2?
Good luck! All tasks vary per interview so I can't really give any tips on individual ones, sorry x
@@PetitePrimary heya, I got it! First interview and it went sooooo well! Thank you for the tips in the video, honestly they helped so much x
@@hazerabibi8932 Huge congratulations, that's so exciting! Xx
:D Pushing the limits with my interview today, towards the end of August!
Eek, sorry Shaun only just seen this! How did it go?
@@PetitePrimary no worries. I got in :D
@@PetitePrimary your videos really helped :D thank you for putting them out there
You're very welcome, I'm glad it helped 😊
Amazing! Congratulations 🎉
Thanks a lot for this useful video, Do they ask scientific questions about your subject or only these questions you have mentioned.
What do you mean by scientific sorry? Like technical ones? X
Thank you for the tips.
You're more than welcome! Do you have an upcoming interview?
@@PetitePrimary Not yet. I have applied and I am waiting for response.
@@PetitePrimary Why did you really choose this path?
@@samsonokwute5025 Gives you more experience in my opinion and I personally didn't want to go back to uni at the time
@@PetitePrimary I would be completing my Master's degree this month and I'm stuck in between a teacher's training and a Ph.D 🤔😕
What would you recommend (at interview) if you have a less sorted out area in your application profile, such as lack of experience in schools or similar situations with your target age group (secondary in my case)? I have made many approaches in the attempt to gain such experiences, but covid has made it more or less impossible.
I would address this if they ask the reason why, but you need to persuade them further about why this does not have an impact on your ability to be a good teacher and the knowledge you have on what the roles are of a teacher. Eg emphasise skills you have that are transferable to the classroom, uni modules maybe that were relevant and what you learnt, experience in the field of the subject you want to teach etc. Hope that helps. You can address it but don't sell it as a negative about yourself, counterbalance it with positives!
I have an interview in January and im so scared. I'm also a little discouraged as another uni (that didn't do an interview) offered me a place on a different course where id have to do a pgce to be qualified. I'm quite nervous, so thankyou so much for these tips!
You're welcome Faye! I hope this next interview is the one ☺️ If you need any help, feel free to message me on Insta (link is in caption) xx
Hi @petite primary - I’m about to make a decision if I should train to teach at a higher education route i.e. PGCE at the University OR through school direct (non-salaried) - what’s better, please? Thank you 😊
Hi Jay, I can only "sell" you on the route that I have experienced which was a school-direct SCITT. The pros of this are that you have two or maybe three placements but you learn so much because you're constantly in the classroom and on the go. I did a PGCE alongside this which was affiliated with a university but I didn't go to uni at all, juggling all my assignments during half terms. I think if you're a hands on learner, are better under pressure than school direct might be for you :)
I have an interview this week. Your video has been so helpful thank you so much! I just have one question I noticed in your NQT interview question you had a scenario question about safeguarding and a child having a bruised cheek and the parent saying he fell on the dressing table. How would you answer that specific question? Thanks
I'm glad it's helped! With those kind of things you can't investigate them, but definitely worth reporting just in case it ever happens again. If a child does say something different, make sure to report and remain objective in the info you give.
Thank you so much for your content. Keep it up you're doing a great job. Honestly it helped me so much in my interview I got the place on the course!!! :D x
@@zara3326 Yay, congratulations! Thank you for letting me know, that's brilliant xx
Hi do you have any videos/tips for questions when visiting possible placements once you have been offered a place on Scitt?
Hi Lianne! Unfortunately I don't, but that's a great idea! I would definitely read their policies first so you have knowledge of their processes and have a feel of the school and happiness of the staff, ask about wellbeing etc. Xx
Hello! Do you have any advice on a 5 minute lessons during an interview? Thanks!
Hi Deana!
Wow, 5 minutes is extremely short. Did they give any specific details as to what they wanted? Xx
@@PetitePrimary I know! I'm pursuing an English PGCE and they suggested a five-minute lesson on the introduction of persuasive writing. I've tried to make it as concise as possible. I'm so confused if they expect for there to be mini activities or if I just speak and explain the topic.
If you have time, I definitely wouldn't hesitate to ask for more details or just check your interpretation of the task. Rather be safe than sorry! Xx
Hi
Would love to run a couple of questions by you. Love your videos by the way. I find your explanations and voice to be really clear, not excessively wordy, and fairly concise, thank you.
I have an interview coming up.
The first interview didn't go well, and here's why I think it didn't go well:
- My organization of my answers wasn't up to scratch and I ended up rambling and not really answering their questions adequately. (I DID do a lot of research but I didn't "connect the dots" and I was incredibly nervous)
-the feedback also stated I should familiarize myself with the curriculum more deeply (I'm applying for primary)
So how would you suggest I could remedy those aspects?
Secondly, I had a couple of stumbling points in terms of questions and ONE of them was about the long-term effects on education of COVID in the past two years. Having not expected this question, I went into personal detail of how living in Korea with the constant masking of the kids even at a young age has had detrimental effects .. etc. But I perhaps didn't link it well enough to the question and to the situation as regards England. So how would you answer a question about COVID long term effects on education, while avoiding any potential politically divisive language?
Thanks Niall for the kind words first of all! Sorry to hear about your first interview, but the fact you've reflected on it and use it as a learning curve is brilliant.
It's good that you did research, but like you said, connecting the dots is important. I'm a waffler too, so I understand how you can get into a tangent and then lose train of thought. Always make sure to link back to the question, or link your reason and analogy to the general aim of why you want to be a teacher, what would make you a good teacher or why you want that provider.
Regarding subject knowledge, the national curriculum is easily accessible but as it is a daunting read, there are summaries that you can find on Twinkl. To make sure you have good subject knowledge, you can also do previous SATS tests or give yourself mini audits based on the curriculum to see where any gaps in your knowledge might lie.
For the second question, I would definitely link to the impact on England. A lot of countries have reacted differently and have experienced different impacts on education, so keep it local. You could talk about the effectiveness and accessibility of home learning. How some parents might not have been able to support, eg children who are learning phonics but their parents don't speak fluent English - how this could increase the knowledge gap. How children who are from poorer backgrounds might not have been able to access the learning due to only having one laptop etc. Hope that gives some ideas to look into
Hi, I'm going to have my interview soon but I have been given this question current issue in Primary Education and reflect on what the implications a new teacher in a classroom of 30 children? Do you have any ideas where I should start on this question because I'm completely lost
Hi Jody 👋 The fact they specifically mentioned the implications of being back in the classroom, makes me think they want you to mention home learning and virtual teaching. How will you get children settled back into routine? Reduce the knowledge gap etc. If not, here's some other educational issues recently: m.facebook.com/groups/1357146377672255/permalink/3545183265535211/
Hello @petite primary, I'm Joe from the eastern part of Indonesia, originally from Papua.
If I apply for the scholarship in UCAS next year and I am really wanted to be in the UCAS scholarship but then I don't know if I'm good enough to fit in.
It might be a bit trickier now with COVID (you'll have online classes etc) but I'm sure you'll fit in. You'll be in the same boat as the other trainees and once you start your placement, immerse yourself and get involved as much as you can. I can't say yes or no you won't fit in, but there's lots of international trainee teachers so you won't be the only one xx
I have an interview next Wednesday French course. I am a bit worried about the 2nd chosen language. I have just basic notions
Practically speaking, as long as you're a step ahead of the kids you should be OK. If you can't answer a language question, say that you're unsure but tell them what methods you're using to constantly learn and develop your vocab etc. Good luck! Xx
@@PetitePrimarymany thanks hun. If I am applying for French course, will they ask me to prepare a task un Spanish ?
@@sofinbnrmar9815 I do want to answer yes or no on that as I'm not sure how it works. Definitely be prepared for something in French though xx
I have an interview in February and I'm so nervous I'm really bad with interviews 😭
Aw bless you Amina! My biggest recommendation would be to make organisation and preparation your biggest strength. Have questions prepared in little bullets, research your provider carefully and so forth. If you're nervous, practise answering questions in front of the mirror or to a friend or family. You'll notice you start to go to similar phrases or analogies again and again but that it'll come more fluently xx
Is January intake okay for international students ...considering job opportunities and course flexibility for PGCE
It's definitely possible to do that xx
Is this interview after the PGCE year or before getting into it?
It's to get into it, so before xx
PGCE or M.Ed is better for who want to become a teaching professional ? I have completed Mtec in computer science .
Most teacher training courses do a PGCE alongside it but neither are what you NEED to teach. It is a QTS which means a qualified teacher status which you need to teach (unless you want to teach at uni level but in that case you either need to be doing a PhD or have a lot of years of experience in a specific industry). Hope that helps 😊
My problem is I always get into teaching but it's unpaid and I have 2 children depending on only my income. Benefits told me they will not help. Do you have any tips or suggestions for this? X
I'm sorry to hear this :/ I know you're not alone in this, it's so tricky financially and very unfair. Did you want to teach primary or secondary?
I want to teach primary. In 2018 I had a place but I didn't know that I was pregnant. So shortly after my interview it was the case of keeping baby or career? I knew I was going to become a single parent, was not in a great relationship and financially I could only accept salaried route. Which that was what I was offered. Last year I had a place in 3 training providers all unpaid. I couldn't seem to get benefit help on top so I dropped out again. I'm trying to apply thing year but afraid the same will happen since most salaried routes are filled up already or it seems salaried routes are less and less. X
@@bellaboo2830 Sadly, salaried routes are very hard to come by admittedly. I researched this for a long time as I thought it was awful that primary didn't get bursaries or any help. Have you looked into Teach First? They give you a salary, however, if I'm not mistaken, it takes longer to qualify. Could that be an option?
Yes that would be an option for me. I could try other training agencies too. I have two children and am a single parent. So I would need the income. Thanks for your help.
have my interview tomorrow and might not go as i don’t feel as prepared since i got the news my dad passed 😭
Oh Vee, I'm so so sorry to hear that, how devastating 😭 if you feel mentally up to it, give it a go anyway as it'll give you an idea of what to expect and you might even get it! If you don't feel up to it, don't put any pressure on yourself, it's fully understandable. I wish you the best of luck xx
Hey there. I'm thinking of joining PGCE.So do I need to prepare for subject-based questions during an interview?
Are you thinking of doing primary or secondary?
@@PetitePrimary secondary
Hi, how is PGCE for international students? Are there many international students who pursue it?
Many international students choose to train in England, however, I'm not 100% sure on how it works but I know you need to find out whether your qualifications are equivalent to the English requirements in order to determine your eligibility beforehand xx
I have my interview in 2 hours, super nervous
How did it go??
Hai... I'm an international student... Do I need a Master's degree to teach in UK?
You don't need a full masters, no. What you would need if you already have a bachelors degree is to go through a postgraduate route of training. There's a lot of different routes available, such as Teach First, SCITT programme or university led routes. Might be something for you to look into xx
why don't primary pgce get bursaries/non-loan funding? or do they??
That's a really really good question that sadly I can't answer... It's extremely unfair though!
Petite Primary agreed😭
Don’t do it. Find another profession! Trust me!
Please don't discourage people from pursuing their dreams. I want this to be a positive and supportive channel, thank you.
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