Use this resource to gain an idea of the type of in-tray tasks and exercises schools will ask you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge in as part of the interview and recruitment process for the role of SENDCo. This resource is also useful for Headteachers and SLT when putting together in-tray tasks for a SENDCo interview for a vacancy position. These can be adapted for other roles such as key stage lead or assistant and deputy headteacher.

Cover letter and supporting statement example, taken from a successful application for the role of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo / SENCo) including links to experience and expertise. Happy to help further :) Good luck!

Interview questions utilised in subject lead / subject leader interviews in schools for all primary and secondary year groups. You may be asked some of these questions for general primary roles too.

Example interview questions for class teachers, used to appoint primary and seconday teachers. Suitable for experienced teachers and ECTs.

Interview questions and suggested outline of answers, used to successfully recruit a headteacher recently. Useful for head of school and executive headteadhers too.

Example interview questions for the role of deputy head or assistant headteacher, including suggested outlines for what to include or look for in the answers. Utilised to successfully recruit a deputy headteacher.

Example interview style questions for Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Co-ordinators (SENDCo), used for recent appointments to role.

Frequently asked example interview questions for SLT positions including, year group and key stage leaders, curriculum and pastoral leaders, assistant and deputy headteachers. Includes examples of what to include in your answers, used in recent successful appointments in schools