Zoom call with the Head of Department and Deputy Heads, plus Head Master. Standard questions relating to experience, previous knowledge of subject and boarding. Nothing difficult or out of the ordinary.

Very long and drawn out, even more so than other boarding school interviews. Interview with HoD involved unnecessary questions about understanding of content and a grading activity. While I understand this may be necessary for new teachers or fresh grads, it is patronising for experienced teachers. In one interview with upper management, I was asked how I would respond to being asked to work excessive hours. I said it would depend on the level of excess: is it just being asked occasionally to work longer hours for a busy week, or is it accepting that this level of excessive hours is the norm? I responded with if it were the former, I would deal with it myself by managing my time appropriately. However if it were the latter, I would tell my line manager that this is unsustainable long-term. They clearly did not like my response to the question.