Class Teacher Interview Evaluation Template (2026)

The Class Teacher Interview Evaluation Template (2026) is an evaluation framework for panels appointing class teachers in England, with every section mapped to the eight Teachers' Standards. 2026 edition, cross-referenced to the Ofsted Schools Inspection Toolkit (for use from September 2026) and updated for Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.

What's inside

• Sections covering getting to know you; setting high expectations; promoting good progress and achievement; subject and curriculum knowledge; planning and teaching well-structured lessons; adaptive teaching and inclusion; assessment; managing behaviour; wider professional responsibilities and development; and safeguarding
• Each section mapped to its Teachers' Standard and the relevant Ofsted toolkit area
• A 1 to 5 scoring rubric describing what each level of answer looks like
• A safeguarding section scored Met or Not met, covering personal and professional conduct and KCSIE 2026

10-page PDF, suitable for primary and secondary schools, and for ECT appointments.

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