2022 School Direct Briefing Resources
School Direct Partners' Briefing Information for the upcoming recruitment cycle (Shared during the 05 October 2022 Meeting)
Meeting RecordingLink opens in a new window
The meeting was recorded. To access the recording please click the image above.
Interview Resources
Primary Interview Questions 2023-24Link opens in a new window
A copy of the interview questions used to interview Primary University-led applicants.
*We recommend that our partners use these, but they are not prescribed, please make sure that your interview questions cover all that you need to complete the offer recommendation form which has a few revised questions this year as per the briefing details
Primary Maths & English task at interviewLink opens in a new window
A copy of the task used during Primary University-led interviews for assessing Fundamental Skills. School Partners should use this same task or a different task during interviews to assess the fundamental numeracy & literacy skills of candidates
Secondary Interview Questions 2023-24
A copy of the interview questions used to interview Secondary University-led applicants.
*We recommend that our partners use these, but they are not prescribed, please make sure that your interview questions cover all that you need to complete the offer recommendation form which has a few revised questions this year as per the briefing details
Secondary Data TaskLink opens in a new window
Secondary Mini Lesson TaskLink opens in a new window
A copy of the task used during Secondary University-led interviews. School Partners should use this same task or a different task during interviews to assess the fundamental numeracy & literacy skills of candidates
Document Upload
Please upload a copy of your interview templates and tasks here, once you have updated them to reflect changes made for this recruitment year
References
Stage 1 Flow Chart
Proposed UOW Process for Assessing proposed references based on information prior to interview
Stage 2 Flow ChartLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
Proposed UOW Process for assessing references post interview and passing the reference condition
Reference Approval FormLink opens in a new window
Reminder: Please only complete the Reference Approval From once two references are received for an offer holder
Other Documentation and Resources
DfE Apply example ApplicationLink opens in a new window
Dummy data has been used for this example
Right to Study (RTS) GuidanceLink opens in a new window
Information about how to complete a RTS cross check during interview
Copy of Offer/Reject form for reference
This form has had a few revised questions this year, as per the briefing details.
Find the online version of the form PGCE School Direct Admissions PagesLink opens in a new window
Changes include:
- Previous ITT Study Question
- Needs Identified section
Please note, the survey contains display logic, so where a question is 'greyed out' on the example form it will not be asked. Some questions will only appear if you answer certain questions in a certain way.
SKE Guidance
Information about SKE Eligibility for the 2023-24 recruitment cycle and how to assess the length of SKE required (Secondary only)