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Description
A reconstruction of interviews held to appoint the head of English in a middle school. The role of school governors in the interview process is shown.
Metadata describing this Open University video programme
Item code: P970; 03
First transmission date: 18-05-1981
Published: 1981
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Duration: 00:24:40
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Producer: Frances Berrigan
Contributors: Simon Barry; Tony Bowry; Claire Edwards; Tony Manners; Tim Meats; Tim Meats; Meirion Morgan; John Neville; John Neville; Christine Walker
Publisher: BBC Open University
Keyword(s): Capability of leading a team; Preparation for interview; Resource-based learning
Footage description: Film of the interview panel preparing for the interviews. The panel consists of the headmaster (played by John Neville); chairman of the board of governors (Tony Bowry); a local authority advisor (Tony Manners); new governor Mr Clifford (played by Tim Meats). The panel discuss the format of the interviews. Film of the first interview. Mrs Allen, who is played by teacher Claire Edwards, is questioned by each of the panel in turn. The headmaster and the Advisor deal with professional educational matters. The governors stick to more personal affairs. Film of the three other candidates asking Mrs Allen how her interview went. Brief shots of another interview. Further discussion amongst the candidates. Film of the final interview, that of Mr Hammond (played by teacher Simon Barry). The panel's detailed questioning of him is observed. The interview panel are seen embarking upon the process of selecting the successful candidate. Brief shots of the four candidates waiting to hear the result.
Production number: FOUP049Y
Videofinder number: 2985
Available to public: no