Guest Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 It looks as though I'm going to need to interview potential new staff earlier than I thought and the interview format we used previously looks out of date in light of EYFS. Does anyone have some questions I could look at, just to save me time as I seem to be overloaded with visits, management clusters and all the other things that need sorting out at this time of year? I'd be very grateful & you'd probably reduce my stress levels greatly! Quote
Helen Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 I'd ask questions along the lines of: * How do you demonstrate in your practice that every child is unique? * How do you develop relationships with children and their families? * What do you think is the most important aspect of the early years environment, and why? * What are your views on child-initiated learning/adult-directed learning? *Why do you think it's necessary to observe children and record their learning and development? What methods or system do you currently use? What works well for you? * What are your strengths in working with very young children? What areas are you least familiar with, and might welcome some training or inhouse support? * What do you think are the most important concerns when working as part of a team? What makes you a team player? * What do you think about the EYFS? I'm sure others will be along to suggest some more Quote
Guest Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 Helen that's great; thank you so much! My old ones referred to Foundation Stage and National Standards and just didn't do the job any more. Quote
valp59 Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 Great questions Helen. I am interviewing soon and will definitely include some of these - just need to look up the answers first (Ha Ha!!) Quote
Guest Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 Not sure I would get the job!! The answers I would give to some of them would be controversial Quote
Helen Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 In a way, that's why I'd ask them I think it gives the candidate the opportunity to be controversial, and if s/he can give a reasoned argument, it shows that s/he is a bright, thoughtful, reflective practitioner, and I'd employ him/her immediately! Quote
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