Initial Teacher Education Interview Day

Here is everything you need to know before attending your ITE interview. We look forward to meeting you.

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Arranging your interview

To arrange your interview, please sign in to our University Events Portal. Applicants must attend an interview before being offered a place on the course. If you have received an interview invitation but haven't booked yet, log in now to secure your spot.

If you haven't used our Events Portal before, you can sign in with the same email address you used for your application. To access your account and bookings options, click on 'Forgot your password?', follow the steps to set up your account, and then log in to book your place.

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Can't make an interview date?

If you’re not able to attend any of the interview dates available, or have booked but need to reschedule, you can contact our Admissions Team via email on [email protected] who will help find a suitable date for you.

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Interview advice and preparation

An interview doesn’t have to be daunting experience. At the University of South Wales, we use the interview process to assess your commitment to your chosen course and ensure you will uphold the values expected by the profession and are fit to care for others in a professional setting.

It’s your opportunity to meet with us and allow us to get to know the person behind the application. It’s also your opportunity to decide if we are the right fit for you and you can see yourself studying with us!

Remember, this is your opportunity to think about the role and qualities needed, and how your talents, skills and relatable experience match what we’re looking for in a future teacher.

Your Interview

On-Campus BA (Hons) Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS

Your on-campus interview day will consist of the following:

  • Academic meet-and-greet
    You will meet member(s) of our academic teaching team who will give an overview of studying the Primary Initial Teacher Education course, as well as a chance to look at our on-campus facilities.

  • Discussion
    You will be asked open questions as a group. Why do you want to become a teacher? What can you tell us about the curriculum in Wales? These questions will allow you to reflect on your application and personal statement, as well as a chance for us to get to know you.

  • Informal interview
    You will get the chance to chat to one of our academic teaching team to showcase your passion for becoming a teacher, and how your talents, skills, and relatable experience match what we’re looking for.

Online BA (Hons) Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS

Your online interview day will consist of the following:

  • Academic meet-and-greet
    You will (virtually) meet a member of our academic teaching team, who will give an overview of studying the Primary Initial Teacher Education course.

  • Discussion and informal interview
    You will be asked open-ended questions based on the profession. Why do you want to become a teacher? What can you tell us about the curriculum in Wales? You will also get the chance to showcase your talents, skills and relatable experiences that show your passion for teaching.

PGCE Initial Teacher Education with QTS

The selection event will consist of the following:

  • Discussion of a short journal article (on campus interviews only): Read the article that you will be discussing.
    You will need to prepare in advance for this discussion by reading and engaging with the content. Please take into consideration the points that the writer makes and how they support their arguments and views, as well as the stance that the writer makes and your response to this.

  • Discussion of relevant experience – teaching a skill
    You will explain to the interviewer how you would teach a new skill to a group of children. You will not be required to teach the skill but explain clearly how you would do this. You may bring notes and resources with you.

  • Individual interview
    The interviewer will be assessing your interpersonal skills, communication, mind-set, values, and passion for teaching. They will also assess your understanding of the role of the Welsh Language and a commitment to continuing your improvement of Welsh-language skills.

Common Interview Questions

We’ve gathered some of the typical interview questions, so you can feel confident that you know everything that will be asked of you at your interview.

  • What do you think a teacher does?  
  • Have you spoken up on someone’s behalf especially if they had concerns?   
  • How does it make you feel when you hear of people being mistreated?  

  • Why do you want to become a teacher?   
  • What inspired you to consider this profession? 
  • Why do you think you are well-suited to become a future teacher? 

  • What parts of the course do you think you will find most challenging?   
  • What are you looking forward to most about the course?  
  • Where are you hoping to make the biggest difference? Why?  

  • What qualities do you need to be professional?  
  • What do you do that demonstrates professional behaviour? 
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Getting to your interview

Our Newport campus is in the heart of Newport City. It is easily reached by car and has excellent public transport links. 

Getting to Newport Campus