line Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I have been called back for a second interview for a creche supervisor role. I really, really want it and have a 50:50 chance which I don't want to mess up! I will have to do a mystery 20 minute written task about "things I should already know". Has anyone set a task like this or had to do one at interview? I suppose it will most likely be about planning but wondered if anyone had any other ideas about what it could involve so that I can be prepared!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janebe Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Could be some scenerios for you to solve - e.g. a parent comes to see you with a complaint about a member of staff... a child has really unhealthy things in his lunchbox ... you catch a staff member shouting at a child... etc etc - how would you react? Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlettangel Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 maybe its about safeguarding or what policies you think should be in place or as previously said how to handle certain situations or who to contact if something happens! Good luck x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 could also be about the finacial aspect of the business ie looking at staffing/budgets/costs etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 In one interview I had I had to write a letter to some parents about their continued late collection of their children, so maybe it could be something like that/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
line Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 Thanks for the suggestions, I don't really feel like I can prepare for it in the way I would for an interview, but I know that if I'm unsuccessful I'll wish I had done some more preparation. Still, I like to think I can learn from these experiences - after the interview I did some research on an inclusion based qu that I mumbled my way through because I didn't feel comfortable with it, and now, I've done a bit more reading I would be able to answer it much more confidently another time! I am a bit worried that I'll be expected to quote from the EYFS off the top of my head - in which case the other person will get the job!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I am a bit worried that I'll be expected to quote from the EYFS off the top of my head - in which case the other person will get the job!!! Well I'd be interested in a show of hands between the members on here who can quote from the EYFS off the top of their heads, line! I'm not sure I would want to work from any organisation who would put up such a difficult hurdle in front of an applicant! Good luck with your interview! Maz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
line Posted July 10, 2010 Author Share Posted July 10, 2010 (edited) Well, I got the job! The questions were about the EYFS, one asking for a creative activity covering at least 2 areas of learning, the other asking me to write about my experience of working with under 5s since 2008. It was a tall order to write in any depth in 20 mins, and I did leave out a couple of things (which, of course I only realised 5 mins later on my way out and had to slap myself on the forehead in annoyance lol!) but I obviously did something right. Thanks for your suggestions, I just tried to read through some of the main issues I might be asked about, and made sure I had memorised all the aspects of the areas of learning just in case I had a blank moment. Now I'm all set for the EYPS in Sept, and I'm really excited about working for this lovely charity organisation. Edited July 10, 2010 by line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Congratulations line Good luck with the new job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Well, I got the job! Wow! Many congratulations! Maz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janebe Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Congratulations - great news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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