Candidate Profile
Education & Training
● University degree (Education, English, or related field).
● CELTA or equivalent TEFL certification. Additional teacher training is a plus.
Experience
● Teaching experience with different age groups and levels.
● Experience in exam-focused teaching, ideally Cambridge exams (PET, FCE, CAE,
CPE).
Language Skills
● Native English speaker preferred.
● Spanish proficiency strongly valued (other languages an asset).
Other Requirements
● EU working visa / legal right to work.
● Driving licence desirable.
Personal Attributes
● Enthusiastic, adaptable, strong communicator.
● Ability to manage discipline and build positive relationships with students and
parents.
Core Interview Questions
1. General Background & Qualifications
1. Could you tell us about yourself and your teaching journey so far?
2. What teaching qualifications do you hold (degree, CELTA, etc.)?
3. What experience do you have teaching different age groups and levels?
2. Teaching Skills & Methodology
4. What would you say are your strengths as a teacher? And what are your areas for
improvement?
5. How do you usually plan your lessons?
6. Could you talk us through how you would present the Present Perfect Continuous
to a group of 16-year-old B2 students?
7. How do you manage classroom discipline while keeping students engaged?
8. How do you build positive relationships with parents and children?
3. Assessment & Exams
9. Do you have experience preparing students for Cambridge exams?
10. How do you balance exam preparation with making lessons communicative and
enjoyable?
4. Reflection & Professional Growth
11. What was the last mistake you made at work, and how did you resolve it?
12. Why should we choose you for this position?
13. Where would you like to be professionally in five years?
5. Practical & School-Specific
14. Do you speak Spanish (or another language)? How do you use this in the classroom
or community?
15. Do you hold a driving licence?
16. Why are you interested in working at Aran School specifically?
17. When would you be available to start?
18. Can you provide references from previous employers?
EXTRA
On Differentiation & Inclusivity
● How do you adapt your lessons for students with different learning needs (e.g.
stronger/weaker students, SEN learners)?
On Collaboration
● How do you collaborate with other teachers or staff in a bilingual program?
On Technology
“What role do you think technology should play in the classroom?
On Motivation
● How do you encourage reluctant students to participate, especially in the target
language?
On Culture
● How do you bring cultural aspects into your language teaching?
6. Creative / Curveball /Optional
19. Why do you think people daydream?
20. What is the value of finishing second?
