Teaching interview prep when AI drafts the lesson

Check what pupils learned, adapt your lesson and explain your next step.

What assessors say they’re looking for

01 Check the AI draft

“We showed the difference between a good prompt and a not-good prompt, using examples such as creating science questions on light for year three.” (opens the source)

Alan Stupple, Director of Maths, Bedfordshire Schools Trust · England · Department for Education Teaching Blog, Mar 16, 2026

Stupple used a Year 3 science example to show how a prompt changes the questions it produces. Check a maths draft against the learning goal and its examples.

Primary teacher demonstrationWould you teach the rule in this AI draft?Example

02 Find out who understood

“how well you check for student understanding, and how well you adjust when students do not understand” (opens the source)

Office of Teacher Recruitment and Quality, NYC Public Schools hiring guidance · 2026–27 guide · NYC Public Schools, Undated

In New York City Public Schools, a principal or hiring manager may ask for a demo lesson. Practise explaining what you would do after only a few pupils answer.

Secondary history teacher demonstrationWould you move on after six right answers?Example

03 Keep the learning goal

“It is about building a shared understanding of inclusion across the whole school.” (opens the source)

Lois Vanstone, SENCO experience, Chestnut Grove Academy · England · Department for Education Teaching Blog, Sep 25, 2026

Vanstone describes how Chestnut Grove Academy trained its staff in inclusion. In this case, use an agreed response option and check the same learning goal.

Classroom teacher interviewHow can a pupil show the same skill another way?Example

04 Ask what the family sees

“Real progress happens when staff listen to understand a family's barriers and figure out the right support together before patterns become entrenched.” (opens the source)

Jayne Lowe, DfE Attendance and Behaviour Ambassador · England · Department for Education Teaching Blog, Sep 24, 2026

Lowe writes about listening to families when working on attendance. Practise bringing that same habit to a conversation about reading progress.

Classroom teacher interviewWhat would you tell a family about progress?Example

05 Identify who owns a concern

“Report concerns to the DSL or their deputy without delay.” (opens the source)

Department for Education, England safeguarding guidance · updated 1 September 2026 · Department for Education, Jul 7, 2026

England’s Department for Education names the designated safeguarding lead in its 2026 overview. In the fictional interview, give the observation and identify the school’s named owner.

Classroom teacher interview · EnglandWho should hear the concern?Example

Sources

Alan Stupple, Director of Maths, Bedfordshire Schools Trust · England, at the time. Department for Education Teaching Blog, “How I’m using AI training across a multi-academy trust”, Mar 16, 2026. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
Office of Teacher Recruitment and Quality, NYC Public Schools hiring guidance · 2026–27 guide, at the time. NYC Public Schools, “NYC Public Schools Job Search Guide, p. 19”, Undated. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
Lois Vanstone, SENCO experience, Chestnut Grove Academy · England, at the time. Department for Education Teaching Blog, “Breaking down silos: A whole-school approach to inclusion”, Sep 25, 2026. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
Jayne Lowe, DfE Attendance and Behaviour Ambassador · England, at the time. Department for Education Teaching Blog, “Connections count: Building trust with families to improve attendance”, Sep 24, 2026. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
Department for Education, England safeguarding guidance · updated 1 September 2026, at the time. Department for Education, “Keeping children safe in education 2026: part one – overview for all staff”, Jul 7, 2026. Open the source. Checked against the published text.

Last reviewed Nov 11, 2026