Candidate Name:
Date:
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Position:
1 (Poor): Lacks basic understanding, unsafe practices, no examples.
2 (Basic): Understands concepts but lacks depth in safety protocols.
3 (Average): Meets requirements, standard cleaning knowledge.
4 (Good): Strong safety awareness, proactive, and good specific examples.
5 (Excellent): Expert knowledge on infection control, highly organised, child-safe focus.
Quality Area 7: Leadership and Service Management
Standard 7.1: Effective leadership promotes a positive organisational culture and builds a professional learning community.
Standard 7.2: There is a commitment to continuous improvement.
Standard 7.3: Administrative systems enable the effective management of a Quality Service.
Method: Using the ‘positive–neutral–negative’ rating system keeps things simple. Your first impressions are usually the best to follow, so rely on your notes to support your decision.
Circle: '+' for Positive, 'O' for Neutral and '–' for Negative (sample)
Qualities to look for include good communication skills, confidence, a neat and clean appearance, and a friendly and enthusiastic manner.
Please tell me a little bit about yourself. Personally and professionally.
What has attracted you to apply for this position? What interests you most about this company and the position offered? What do you know about The Akidamy?
Do you have any hobbies or interests? (music, art, language, etc.).
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Work Ethic
Please tell me about your current/previous role? Why do you want to leave your current / previous job?
What do you believe are your particular strengths working with children?
What area(s) do you believe you could improve? How can we support you in these areas?
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Respect for Others
How would you go about assisting/supporting the Director/Educational Leader in managing the service?
What makes you a great team leader?
Educator communication – how do you deal with staff conflict?
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Technical Experience Required for the Role
What is your knowledge of the EYLF and NQF?
Can you explain what you know about the Reggio Emilia philosophy? Are there any other theorists that you use in your practices?
Can you explain how you would manage a child who was upsetting other children by displaying aggressive behaviour? (Create private space for the child to be spoken with; establish why the child is behaving in this way – family, environment; can the child solve the problem in their own way; develop an age-appropriate strategy).
Are you familiar with the term 'continuous improvement'? In your words, please describe how it works. (Professional critical reflection/self-assessment, meet with your team regularly, develop a culture of professional enquiry, try new things, celebrate success, reflect with the children, be proactive, not reactive, and communicate with families).
What would be your strategies for dealing with a parent who was upset? (Assessing issue by discussing it with parent to resolve concern,show understanding and empathy, resourcing and researching issue,follow-up).
Have you had experience with the QIP (Quality Improvement Plan)?
Have you been through an Assessment & Rating visit?
What would you do if an educator was acting wrongly towards a child ?
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We aim for our school to offer quality childcare and education with a difference. Are you willing to be flexible, to try new things, to support team members and to be innovative in the way we operate?
What makes you the happiest when working with children/families?
Is there anything you would like to ask us?
If you were successful, when would you be available to start?
Have you, or a centre you have previously worked in, ever been involved in a breach?
Qualification YES / NO
Current WWCC YES / NO
Current First Aid certificate YES / NO
Police Clearance (less than 6 months old) YES / NO
Supervisors Officer Certificate YES / NO
Vaccinated for COVID YES / NO
Vaccinated for Flu YES / NO
VISA YES / NO
Strengths:
Weaknesses / Red Flags:
Recommendation:
□ Hire
□ Second Interview / Trial Shift
□ Do Not Hire
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