Teaching Post Interview Questions and Sample Answers (Primary)

Adapted from our popular resource The Complete Guide to Teaching Post Applications and Interviews, this e-book features just the extensive bank of over 250 sample interview questions and answers covering a wide range of topics, including:

• Curriculum knowledge and best practices across subjects

• Inclusion, SEN, SET, and EAL

• Behaviour and classroom management

• DEIS and multigrade settings

• Planning, assessment, differentiation, child protection, wellbeing

• STAR-based answers for situational and reflective questions

• Irish-language interview questions with high-quality sample answers

The guide includes dedicated sections for a wide range of school types, including:

• Catholic schools
• Educate Together schools
• Community National Schools (CNS)
• Church of Ireland schools
• DEIS schools
• Gaelscoileanna
• Small/multi-grade schools
• Special/ autism classes

This is not a generic question and answer bank. It reflects the latest developments in Irish education, including:

• Primary Curriculum Framework (2023)
• The Redeveloped Primary Curriculum
• Preparation for Learning, Teaching and Assessment Updated Guidance for All Primary and Special Schools (2026)
• Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools (2023)
• Bí Cineálta Procedures to Prevent and Address Bullying Behaviour (2024)
• Working Together 2024 – Ag Obair le Chéile
• Wellbeing Policy Statement and Framework for Practice (2019)
• The Primary Mathematics Curriculum (2023)

and much, much more!

This digital PDF workbook is designed for teachers who want to feel genuinely prepared, not overwhelmed, and it gives you space to reflect and prepare your own responses along the way.

Please note: This is a digital download, not a hard copy printed book. It is supplied in non-editable PDF format. You have the option of printing the document, or relevant sections, yourself and writing your own responses into the space provided. 

💡 Looking for the full toolkit?
This streamlined pack includes only the sample interview questions, answers, and tips section from The Complete Guide to Teaching Post Applications and Interviews. If you’re also looking for expert guidance on writing cover letters, completing the Standard Application Form (SAF), building a strong CV, and understanding the full recruitment process across all school types and settings, then the complete guide is the ultimate resource.

🎯 Over 270 pages of step-by-step support — ideal for NQTs and experienced teachers alike.

👉 Click here to view the full guide

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Notice:

If you are a NQT or a primary teacher without job security who is struggling financially, and cannot afford to purchase this, please send me an email to claire@teachingplans.ie and I will send you a coupon code to download this free of charge. You don’t need to explain your circumstances in the email, just ask if you can get the complementary teaching post interview pack. I am offering this because I remember how difficult it was when I graduated and how expensive it was applying for jobs (the printing costs, the stamps, envelopes etc.) and I wouldn’t like to think that anyone would be disadvantaged in an interview because they couldn’t afford to pay for this. However, this pack did take an enormous amount of time and work to put together, so please only get in contact if you genuinely need it without charge! Thank you! Claire

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