PGCE High Force Education Interview Tips

Hi All, I have been out the the education loop for a long time now, as its nearly 10 years since I left University. I have applied to a PGCE in Primary Education. My first choice is High Force Education, based in and around County Durham in the North East of England. I have just found out that I have an interview with them. Does anyone have any tips for the interviews in general or let me know what the format will be?

Thanks in advance

Ali :eek:

Reply 1

ali3376

Does anyone have any interview tips?

Reply 2

sexysax

I've asked for this to be moved to the Teaching forum where there are plenty of threads about interviews :smile:

Reply 3

Mrs_F

Hi - I had an interview with High Force 2 years ago.
It was very competitive due to the limited spaces and I didn't get a place so not sure if I really should be giving advice :biggrin:

Trying to think back - we had to give a presentation - which was my downfall as I got so nervous that I didn't look at the interviewers once! I just read from cards. Hence why I never use prompt cards anymore and just ramble!

We had a maths test on the day - which was just to find out which areas you would need the most help in once you started the course.

Then the interview consisted of the usual questions:
Why a SCITT course?
Why do you want to teach?
Why should we pick you?
What qualities can you bring to the profession?
Example of a good/bad lesson.
What makes a good teacher.

My actual interview went well - but I messed up the presentation.
In a way it was a blessing in disguise as I was later offered a place at Northumbria - which was more suited to my needs.

Good luck and let us know how you get on!