Interview questions & tasks

Adapt and use these questions, record sheet and interview tasks, along with tips on what to look for in a candidate's response, to help you select the best possible candidate for your role of assistant or deputy headteacher. Find questions specific to primary, secondary, special and faith schools.

Select from our recommended interview questions and tasks to make sure you cover everything you need to and put candidates' skills to the test effectively. Plus, get clarity on what you can't ask, to keep your process fair and compliant.

Find examples of good interview tasks and questions, so you can recruit your next clerk/governance professional with confidence.

Get advice on what questions you can ask and what to look for in the candidate's answer during the interview process to recruit a school business manager (SBM).