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Head Teacher assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
Leadership82%
Decision-Making74%
Management68%
Compliance & Ethics64%
Strategic Thinking78%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

Illustrative results · Fictional candidate

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of reasoning and workplace skills.

The Head Teacher template combines Leadership, Decision-Making, Management, Compliance & Ethics, Strategic Thinking. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

5tests50minutes39questions in total

01 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Leadership

Shows how candidates set direction and handle people problems in a team.

  • Supporting others
  • Setting direction
  • Handling team challenges

02 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Decision-Making

Shows how candidates weigh incomplete information and commit to a course of action.

  • Evaluating options
  • Weighing information
  • Choosing a response

03 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Management

Shows how candidates handle performance, workload and day to day supervision.

  • Organising work
  • Supporting teams
  • Managing priorities

04 · 7 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Compliance & Ethics

Shows how candidates act when rules, pressure and commercial interest pull apart.

  • Ethical decisions
  • Following procedures
  • Raising concerns

05 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Strategic Thinking

Shows whether candidates think past the immediate task to longer term consequences.

  • Long-term priorities
  • Evaluating information
  • Considering wider effects

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore careful records, clear communication and sound judgement.

You receive a result for each included test: Leadership, Decision-Making, Management, Compliance & Ethics, Strategic Thinking. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects.

Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.

A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE

English, plus 13 languages.

Assess candidates in the language they work in.

  • English
  • Chinese (simplified)
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Indonesian
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Arabic

Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.

TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION

Try an example question.

Explore an example in the context of preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects. It gives you a way to discuss the reasoning behind a candidate’s answer, alongside the Head Teacher assessment results.

Head Teacher: preparing a timetable update and checking who it affectsWorkplace example

In this Head Teacher example, preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects is part of the work. A timetable change must be checked against the approved room allocation before it is published. The draft assigns two sessions to the same room at the same time.

Which action follows the stated requirement?

An example of the question format, separate from a candidate assessment.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the Head Teacher assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines workplace situations in Leadership, Decision-Making, Management, Compliance & Ethics, Strategic Thinking. It brings together evidence about careful records, clear communication and sound judgement, giving you areas to explore when preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects.

How can you use the results?

Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects to explore practical application. Ask how they would verify the information and communicate a change to the people affected.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • LeadershipAsk how they would set direction, support the team and handle a setback.
  • Decision-MakingAsk them to compare options and explain what evidence their decision needs.
  • ManagementDiscuss how they would allocate work, review progress and support a colleague.
  • Compliance & EthicsDiscuss how they would respond when a request conflicts with an agreed rule.
  • Strategic ThinkingAsk how they would connect a proposed action to longer-term goals.

SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

See the person behind the score.

Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.

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Skills breakdownCandidate comparisonInterview prompts

BEFORE YOU START

Your questions, answered.

Can I tailor this assessment to my Head Teacher vacancy?

Yes. Start with Leadership, Decision-Making, Management, Compliance & Ethics, Strategic Thinking, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Leadership to explore supporting others. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical Head Teacher work?

Candidates answer workplace situations in Leadership, Decision-Making, Management, Compliance & Ethics, Strategic Thinking online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects to explore application alongside the test results.

Why is Leadership included?

Shows how candidates set direction and handle people problems in a team. Ask how they would set direction, support the team and handle a setback. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this Head Teacher assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 5 tests and allows 50 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.

Will I see a separate result for each test?

Yes. Review Leadership, Decision-Making, Management, Compliance & Ethics, Strategic Thinking separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.

Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?

After signup, your Head Teacher selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.

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