Interview Questions Flashcards
1
Q
Head name
A
Jonny Timms
2
Q
Deputy head name
A
Chris Burton
3
Q
Head of boarding
A
Rosie Baker
4
Q
Values
A
Kindness
Curiosity
Achievement
5
Q
Why be gappie
A
- Passion for working with children.
- Opportunity to develop communication and interpersonal skills - especially with students from more diverse backgrounds.
- Relevant to future career in medicine, especially understanding child development.
6
Q
What do I hope to get out of it
A
- Teaches empathy, patience, and communication.
- Provides experience with child behavior and development (useful for pediatrics).
- Develops teamwork and problem-solving skills important in healthcare.
7
Q
STAR
A
- Situation: Describe the context.
- Task: Explain your role.
- Action: Describe the steps you took.
- Result: Share the outcome.
8
Q
Upset child
A
- Stay calm and listen to the child’s concerns.
- Acknowledge their feelings and provide reassurance.
- Use distraction/redirection to calm the child.
- Reflects skills in empathy, key for both this role and in medicine.
9
Q
Organisational skills
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- Use lists and prioritize tasks by urgency.
- Break large tasks into smaller steps to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
- Previous experience balancing multiple responsibilities (Brymore: dorm groups, paper work, safeguarding).
10
Q
What would I bring?
A
- Bring enthusiasm and positivity.
- Engage students creatively and support teachers.
- Create an inclusive, supportive atmosphere that fosters learning.
- Hard work
- Tech skills
- Help in homework clubs
11
Q
Student not listening
A
- Understand the reason behind their behavior.
- Calmly remind the child of expectations and explain why following instructions is important.
- Use positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior.
12
Q
Skills I have
A
Resilience
Tech ability
Good communicator
Work experience
Hard worker
School help
