Interviews

Interview

Role of Chairperson

Introduction

Welcome candidate
Introduce the panel to the candidate and explain who is on panel
Steer the interview
Ensure that all members avoid any bias or discrimination
Follow up with supplementary questions - points which need clarification after other interview Board members have finished
Ask the candidate at end of interview: points s/he would like to add in support of application?
Ask the candidate at end of interview: Anything s/he would like to add to his/her replies?
Ask the candidate at end of interview: Any questions for the interview Board?
Ensure that individual marking sheets/notes are kept for an 18 month period
Keep a written record of questions asked
Interview Boards evaluation in respect of each individual candidate
Collect each assessor's individual marking sheet
Ensure compliance with legislation
Wrap up interview in a pleasant manner
In ETB schools the interview process will follow established best practice in ETBs.