Assistant Principal Mock Interview
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Question 11 of 40
What makes you passionate about being an assistant principal?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The interviewer wants to know that you will be engaged and passionate about your role as assistant principal. The best answer to this question is to share your heart with the interviewer. Candidly describe the impact schools have had on you, who impacted your decision to become an assistant principal, and how you feel you are bettering the younger generations through your work in this capacity.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I had an amazing principal in elementary school. I remember struggling with transitioning to a new school, and she let me spend my breaks hanging out in her room, drawing and chatting. She cared about me. I probably wouldn't have made it through that year so successfully without her help."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"In high school, our assistant principal worked closely with the student council to organize prom and school carnival events. I enjoyed working with him and saw how well he shared his responsibilities with the principal."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Being an impactful leader drives my passion for being an effective assistant principal. Making a difference in students' lives in this community and giving them a foundation for learning are two things that make it all worthwhile!"
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Being part of a team that sets out to achieve goals and solves problems is something I would look forward to and providing mentorship and guidance to staff and students is something I am very passionate about.
Cindy's Feedback
Great. Teamwork is important and it's clear from your answer you value it. I would add more detail about the specifics. Try to match what the job requires with what you bring to it to demonstrate a good fit.
Anonymous Answer
What makes me passionate about being an assistant principal is that I am passionate about education. I am passionate about making a difference in kids' lives and impacting their education. Education is the cornerstone to future successes. Every child deserves a champion.
Stephanie's Feedback
Your passion for education really shines through, but I would suggest developing this response a bit further to distinguish why you are choosing to be an assistant principal, versus another role in education. Every child deserves a champion, but you could also be a classroom teacher, an interventionist, etc., and still be a champion. What is it about being an assistant principal that draws you in? How can you make an impact?
Anonymous Answer
As an Assistant Headteacher, I will be involved in supporting the Headteacher in realizing the strategic vision of the school. Inspiring young people, motivating them to learn; regardless of background. I am also a member of the local community, my children are growing up in this area and currently attend a feeder primary school. I want to invest in the future of young adults who will walk the streets, socialize and shape the community that we live in, for the better. As a Lead Practitioner working across a multi-academy trust I have loved working with other professionals in order to achieve great outcomes for our students. As an Assistant Headteacher, I will contribute to the team which drives this school forward and achieves this aim.
Stephanie's Feedback
From this response, it is evident how passionate you are about contributing to educational outcomes in your community, and you really personalize this response by referencing your own family. My only suggestion for improving this response is to perhaps include a sentence or two that highlights how your past professional experiences have contributed to this passion.
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