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Head of Year | Head of House | Pastoral Role | Interview Toolkit Bundle

This 14 resource Toolkit Bundle is a mid-tier collection designed to help aspiring Heads of Year or Pastoral Leaders prepare for interview with confidence and clarity.

It offers a wide range of practical tools covering common interview questions, key pastoral scenarios, and in-tray tasks — ideal for those seeking structured support without committing to the full Ultimate Bundle.

In this bundle you will find:

Interview Questions & Guidance

• 3 sets of questions you may be asked on a pastoral interview — over 50 questions for practicing.

• Parts 1 & 2 of my series “5 Big Pastoral Questions” detailed guidance on how to answer 10 common interview questions.

In-Tray / Prioritisation Tasks

• Guidance on a prioritisation task — a task which frequently comes up at Head of Year interviews as an in-tray exercise.

• An example progress/attainment data analysis in-tray task — to help you prepare for interview.

• An example attendance data analysis in-tray task — for interview practice.

• A PDF containing guidance on responding to a parental concern letter — another common in-tray task at Head of Year interviews.

Data Analysis Support

• A PDF guide to analysing a set of progress data from a Head of Year perspective — detailed, step-by-step approach with suggested actions.

Additional Resources

• Two PDF e-booklets useful to read prior to interview, offering ideas for discussion:

E-booklet 1: Leading a team and working across school
E-booklet 2: Ideas for improving attendance and behaviour

• An example assembly on raising aspirations — successfully used in a Head of Year interview.

• A PDF with information on what to expect during a Head of Year interview and the types of in-tray exercises you may face.

Perfect for teachers and leaders applying for Head of Year or pastoral roles who want structured, focused interview preparation.

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