PGCE Kings

Hello,
I have an interview at King's for MFL and I am quite nervous about it. Any interview tips will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Reply 1

k1tsun3

I will be at KCL in Sept for English. You'll be interviewing with a different tutor, but hopefully my experience may help. At my interview I was asked several questions in regards to my personal statement. The big topics were: Why teaching? Why King's? Reflect on your previous experience. I was also asked a few subject specific questions, including how I would approach teaching a book/poem/play of my choice. This was where I was sure to refer to the national curriculum, picking a favourite novel of mine on the NC (one that was just added recently). In regards to reflection on previous experience, I was asked to talk about how I would motivate students.

If you know your personal statement and subject/NC and are enthusiastic in your interview, you should be fine. Try and remain calm and confident. Remember, they called you for an interview. You have the marks and background on paper, now you just need to sell you. Be enthusiastic and refer to your experience, sighting example when possible.

Best of luck. Hopefully I'll see you there in the fall.