School leadership interview questions
Free role-based guides to 215 curated questions for deputy headteacher, assistant headteacher, SBM, SENCO and more, plus editable evaluation templates.
How would you support the headteacher to deliver the school improvement plan while leading your own areas of responsibility?
What a strong answer should show
A clear grasp of the deputy's dual role — leading across the school and holding a distinct portfolio — with concrete examples of impact.
Choose an interview guide
Each guide contains curated panel questions and guidance on strong answers. Where available, it also links to a downloadable evaluation template.
Senior leadership
Middle & phase leadership
Specialist & safeguarding
Use a role-matched evaluation template
Editable Word documents for scoring candidates. Where a genuine match is available, use one alongside the free public guide.
Deputy Headteacher Interview Evaluation Template (2026)
£10.00or included with a paid membership
Headteacher Interview Evaluation Template (2026)
£10.00or included with a paid membership
SENCO Interview Evaluation Template (2026)
£10.00or included with a paid membership
Class Teacher Interview Evaluation Template (2026)
£10.00or included with a paid membership
Interview questions FAQs
Free editorial guides, editable templates to buy, and paid-member access in the member community.
Are the interview question lists free to read?
Yes. Editorial guides are free to read. Downloadable evaluation templates can be bought individually or are included for paid members inside the community.
Can I use these questions for a governing body panel?
Yes. Our guides are written for appointment panels, governors, and trustees as well as candidates preparing for senior leadership interviews.
What's the difference between the blog guides and shop templates?
Blog articles give question ideas and panel advice. Shop templates are editable Word documents you can score candidates against — useful for formal recruitment.