21 Principal Interview Questions and Answers
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Here’s the FULL LIST of PRINCIPAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
Q1. Introduce yourself and tell me why we should hire you as our principal?
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“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to interview for this position today with your school. Those who know me would describe me as a professional, energetic and driven individual.
Having worked in High School leadership for several years, I can confidently say that I am more than capable of not only meeting the challenges that come with the position, but I will also thrive as the principal here at your school. As a principal and teacher, my ultimate aim is to help my students succeed academically as well as socially and to inspire them to develop into intelligent and thoughtful adults.
A great principal, in my opinion, is someone who is deeply invested in and committed to their school, who can employ creative and innovative methods in the classrooms to keep students engaged, and who can also demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the wider community in which the school operates.
In my previous school, my proudest achievements include overhauling classroom technology, making a positive difference in the local community through accommodating student lead fundraising initiatives and, most notably, the opening of the SEN unit to support students requiring extra support. I am excited and enthusiastic about the opportunity to bring my energy, dedication and modern approach to your school.”
Q2. What qualities & attributes make a good principle?
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“I believe I have many skills and qualities needed to be a great fit for the role of a school principal. In order to be an excellent school principal, you must possess a diverse set of skills and qualities.
As a school principal, you must act by example, being mindful of the fact that you will be viewed as a role model by faculty, pupils and even members local community and must act accordingly. Additionally, you will serve as the main school representative, and consequently, your actions reflect the school, whether that may be positive or negative.
It is also essential that principals possess strong written and verbal communication skills in order to confidently and successfully interact with staff, parents, governors and students. You must also be a confident individual with strong leadership abilities in order to successfully inspire, encourage, and guide your staff and students to help them to reach their full potential.
Last but not least, you must always be open to embracing innovation and improvement as well as providing your staff with opportunities to aid their professional growth. Your school can only maintain its impressive grades and excellent standing in the community if its leaders are willing to embrace change and evolve with it.”
Q3. Can you tell us about your education and teaching experience?
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Q4. Can you tell me about a time when you have personally helped a student facing difficulties?
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Q5. How do you define success?
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Q6. How would you manage an underperforming member of your team?
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Q7. How would you deliver constructive feedback?
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Q8. Describe your decision-making process.
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Q9. How would you build positive working relationships with your staff?
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Q10. What is Safeguarding?
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Q11. What’s your biggest weakness?
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Q12. Why do you want to work as a principal at our school?
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Q13. What would you do if you saw a student being rude or confrontational to another student?
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Q14. Why do you want to leave your current job?
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Q15. How would you monitor the performance of your team?
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Q16. How would you delegate responsibility as the school’s principal?
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Q17. Describe your leadership style.
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Q18. What’s the difference between leadership and management?
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Q19. As a principal of a school, is it better to be feared or loved?
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Q20. How would you deal with conflict between staff?
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Q21. That’s the end of your school principal interview. Do you have any questions for the panel?
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Yes! I Want To Pass My Interview!PRINCIPAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Choosing a carer as a School Principal offers variety, opportunities for professional growth and most importantly is incredibly rewarding. The role of school principle carries a great deal of responibility. Whether you are the principal of an elementary, middle or high school you’re main responsibilities include ensuring the safety and happiness of all pupils, overseeing all staff and ensuring all state mandated standards are met within the school in terms of education and child welfare. Whilst it will depend on the school, most principles must hold a masters qualification in education, an up to date teaching licence as well as many years of experience as a teacher and ideally educational leadership. This is a very competitive professional field and in order to be a successful school principle you must be confident, professional, understanding, enthusiastic, organised as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to fulfil the responsibilities listed below:
Day to day responsibilities of school principal include:
- Hosting and attending regular meetings with school governors, staff and parents
- Overseeing general runnings of the school
- Evaluating staff
- Overseeing the deliverance of the curriculim
- Enhancing education within the school
- Writing letters to parents
- Managing safeguarding
- Attending as well as hosting regular training
- Supporting staff and students
- Overseeing, coordinating and hosting school events
Top Tips For Passing Your Principal Interview!
Top Tips for passing your Principal Interview:
Tip 1:
During your Principle interview it is absolutely essential that you demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communicational skills. This is because the hiring mangers will be seeking a candidate who will be able to confidently and effectively communicate with governors, staff, students and parents.
Tip 2:
Whilst you must have accumulated years of experience as a teacher before becoming a principal, many schools will also require applicants to have experience in leadership positions. For this reason, you are likely to be asked question that assess on your leadership skills, for example “What’s your leadership style?”.
Tip 3:
As a Principle you are responsible for overseeing the operations of the entire school. For this reason, fantastic organisational skills are essential! Ahead of attending your interview we recommend considering examples of times were you have successfully used organisational skills in your professional life.
Tip 4:
Being a School principle can be a very challenging job at times and so hiring managers will be seeking a candidate who will be truly commented to the school. in your interview you should discuss your passion for education as well as commitment to enhancing the school.
Tip 5:
As well as being an authoritative figure a great school principle must be empathetic and supportive in order to provide the best school experience to their students.
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