Interview Questions

[diesel10]

Hi

 

Can you lovely people save me loads of time and give me a list of interview questions for an early years practitioner.

 

Thanks in advance

[Helen]

Is this for someone with experience and relevant qualifications, or for someone with limited experience? Have you got a job spec we could see? I think the questions would differ greatly, so let us know and we'll compile a list on here

[diesel10]

Hi

 

I haven't asked for any qualifications but most applicates have experience.

[Helen]

OK then, I'll start us off!

 

* What does the EYFS mean to you?

* How do you (personally) start to build relationships with children?

* What do effective interactions between staff and children look like?

*Why is it important to work with families to support the children's learning? What suggestions do you have to work towards a successful relationship with parents?

* How do you go about observing and assessing children?

* Can you tell me about an activity with a group of children that you think went well? What did the children learn from it?

* How do you celebrate diversity in your current setting?

* What are the most successful behaviour management techniques?

 

I'm sure others will add their favourites!

[mundia]

Great start Helen..just a couple more to consider.

 

• what areas would you like to develop our own practice further?
  
• what do you understand by the term 'safeguarding'?
  
• Can you give an example of how you have worked with parent to overcome a challenge or difficulty
  
• What experince do you have of multi agency working?
  

[diesel10]

Thank you very much.

 

That will save me loads of time.

[HappyMaz]

I'd also ask what the candidate thinks their biggest strength and biggest weakness are.

[Guest]

what drew you in to childcare?

 

what motivates you?

 

what are your passions?

Edited November 26, 2010 by gingerbreadman

[Guest]

Questions MUST be linked to job spec!

 

Scenarios are good - I got asked what I would do if a boy put on a dress.