Department of Education and Skills (Ireland) Interview Questions
& Process
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Department of Education and Skills (Ireland)
Teacher
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Technical
For this role, we need someone who understands the SET framework and can answer Irish questions within it. You should also know how to differentiate tasks to meet students' needs and have solid teaching experience with examples of lessons you've taught.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you explain how you'd handle an Irish question using the SET framework, based on your experience with it?
- How do you adapt tasks to better suit the needs of your students?
- Tell me about your teaching experience and any lessons you've delivered.
Department of Education and Skills (Ireland)
Primary School Teacher
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was very straightforward, with basic questioning about classroom management, planning, and assessment approaches. There were three people on the interview panel, and the atmosphere was friendly. Responses are usually received within 48 hours.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your five-year career aspirations?
Department of Education and Skills (Ireland)
Primary Teacher
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
Had three interviews. The panel included the principal, another principal from the area, and a member of the BOM. It was an in-person interview, which I think is better than online. They had the standard application form and questions, but it's always good to bring copies of your application. The questions were mostly about ethos and experience.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What do you know about the ET system and how could you contribute?
- Can you explain your understanding of the ET system and how you would make a contribution?
- Regarding the ET system, what are your thoughts on how you could contribute?
Department of Education and Skills (Ireland)
SNA
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
Applied using the standard form and a few weeks later, I got called for an interview. It was a panel interview with 3 interviewers. A week after, I was notified that I wasn't selected.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain the differences between teaching in a mainstream school versus a special school?
Department of Education and Skills (Ireland) Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Department of Education and Skills (Ireland) interview reports.
“Which book character would you choose to be?”
Read reports →“In your opinion, what makes a great teacher?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the differences between teaching in a mainstream school versus a special school?”
Read reports →“Why did you choose to become a teacher?”
Read reports →“What are your views on current educational issues?”
Read report →“What would you do if you saw a coworker doing something they shouldn't be doing?”
Read report →“What's your approach to teaching an Irish lesson?”
Read report →“How do you adapt tasks to better suit the needs of your students?”
Read report →“What is your pedagogical approach and educational philosophy?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 Department of Education and Skills (Ireland) interview reports.