Question Styles Flashcards
(34 cards)
What Answer Structure would you use for Competency-Based Questions?
Use the STAR Framework:
Situation – Set the context briefly
Task – What was your role or objective?
Action – What you did (not the team)
Result – What was the impact? Be specific
🔍 Tip: Focus on your contribution, measurable outcomes, and lessons learned.
What Answer Structure would you use for Scenario/Problem-Solving Questions?
Use the PIR Framework:
Problem – Define the core issue and its context
Intervention – Propose a plan (phased if needed)
Rationale – Explain why this approach is best
🔍 Tip: Show strategic thinking, risks, and contingency planning.
What Answer Structure would you use for Values-Based Questions?
Use the BELIEF Framework:
Belief – What value do you hold?
Example – Show where you’ve lived this
Learning – What did it teach you?
Impact – How did it shape others?
Ethics – How do you balance values in pressure situations?
Future – How will this guide your leadership?
🔍 Tip: Be authentic and tie it to real leadership dilemmas.
What Answer Structure would you use for Technical/Subject-Specific Questions?
Use the EASE Framework:
Expectation – What are the key standards/policies?
Approach – How would you structure it?
Support – What training or resources are needed?
Evaluation – How would you measure success?
🔍 Tip: Link to research (EEF, Ofsted, Rosenshine) where relevant.
What Answer Structure would you use for Reflective/Developmental Questions?
Gap – What wasn’t working?
Response – What did you do?
Outcome – What happened?
What you learned
Transfer – How you applied that learning elsewhere
Honesty – Show humility without being self-deprecating
🔍 Tip: Use real failures — leaders grow from missteps.
What Answer Structure would you use for Curveball or Prioritization Questions?
Use the RANK Framework:
Reason – State your choice clearly
Analysis – Weigh options or trade-offs
Needs – Link to student/staff/school needs
Knowledge – Show insight into long-term priorities
🔍 Tip: There’s no perfect answer — show clarity, not consensus.
What is purpose of Competency-Based Questions?
📌 Purpose: Assess past behavior to predict future performance.
What are the key features of Competency-Based Questions?
🧠 Key Features:
Ask for real past examples
Expect detail: what you did, how, and the result
Often use “Tell me about a time…”
What are the common phrases of Competency-Based Questions?
🗣️ Common Phrases:
“Describe a time when…”
“Can you give an example of…?”
“Have you ever led a situation where…?”
“What did you do and what was the result?”
What does Competency-Based Questions test?
🎯 What it tests: Experience, accountability, results, application of skills
What is purpose of Scenario / Problem-Solving Questions?
📌 Purpose: Test how candidates handle hypothetical or real-life challenges.
What are the key features of Scenario / Problem-Solving Questions?
🧠 Key Features:
Pose a specific challenge or problem
Ask what the candidate would do
No one right answer, but reasoning matters
What are the common phrases of Scenario / Problem-Solving Questions?
🗣️ Common Phrases:
“How would you respond if…?”
“What would be your approach to…?”
“Imagine a situation where…”
“What steps would you take to…”
What does Scenario / Problem-Solving Questions test?
🎯 What it tests: Judgment, strategic thinking, prioritization, risk awareness
What is purpose of Values-Based Questions?
📌 Purpose: Explore alignment with the Trust’s ethos and moral compass
What are the key features of Values-Based Questions?
🧠 Key Features:
Open-ended, reflective
Explore beliefs, ethics, and underlying motivations
No ‘correct’ answer, but integrity and alignment matter
What are the common phrases of Values-Based Questions?
🗣️ Common Phrases:
“What does [value] mean to you?”
“What principles guide your leadership?”
“How do you define success in education?”
“How would you handle a decision that conflicts with your values?”
What does Values-Based Questions?
🎯 What it tests: Cultural fit, integrity, moral leadership
What is purpose of Technical / Subject-Specific Questions?
📌 Purpose: Gauge specific knowledge, especially about teaching, curriculum, or assessment.
What are the key features of Technical / Subject-Specific Questions?
🧠 Key Features:
Focus on how something is done (not just what)
Usually expect references to pedagogy, frameworks, research
Stronger answers use evidence
What are the common phrases of Technical / Subject-Specific Questions?
🗣️ Common Phrases:
“What is your approach to designing…?”
“How would you structure a curriculum for…?”
“How do you ensure progression in…?”
“What research informs your teaching of…?”
What does Technical / Subject-Specific Questions?
🎯 What it tests: Subject expertise, pedagogical knowledge, curriculum leadership
What is purpose of Reflective / Developmental Questions?
📌 Purpose: Assess self-awareness, growth mindset, and learning from experience.
What are the key features of Reflective / Developmental Questions?
🧠 Key Features:
Ask about past challenges or failures
Look for honesty and learning
Strong answers show humility and growth
