We look forward to welcoming you to Plymouth Marjon University for your interview day and hope that you will gain much from the experience. The day is important for you as you need to find out if this is the place you want to study. It’s also important for us to ensure that you are suitable for the course you have applied for.
During the day you will have the opportunity to look round the University, find out more about the course and meet tutors. We want you to present yourself in the best light on the day and we aim to make you feel comfortable and welcome.
Qualifications, DBS documents and online health check
You will need to provide copies of any qualifications already achieved and identification documents for a DBS check to interviews@marjon.ac.uk prior to your interview date.
As part of DBS checking guidelines, we are required to see physical copies of the DBS documents and we ask to see these at the initial interview stage. Please bring original versions of the documents that you will you scan and send to us in advance of the interview.
If you are successful at interview for a non-salaried place and accept an offer with us, we will be in touch regarding your DBS check and online health assessment. We will send you information about applying for a DBS check through Marjon - you cannot apply for this independently.
Please see your interview invitation letter for further information about the documents you need to send us and if you have any queries, please email interviews@marjon.ac.uk .
The interview day
The interview day begins with an information group session which looks at the programme aims, structure and delivery. You will have the opportunity to meet other candidates and the Programme Leader. This is an informal session in which there will be lots of opportunity to ask questions so that you can find out whether this is the right programme for you
There will be a group information to discuss the course, expectations, assessment, placement/work-based elements and funding.
The individual interview
The interview has two parts:
Part 1- Information talk
You will be asked to give an informal talk on ‘Why I want work with young children and to be an Early Years Teacher’. This is not a formal presentation and you do not need to prepare any materials in advance; this task is aimed at giving you an opportunity to talk about your motivation and passion for teaching within Early Years. Following your informal talk, the interviewer will ask you some focused questions about your past practice experience.
Part 2- Interview
You will be interviewed by two members of the teaching team. The focus of this will be on your readiness to study at post graduate level.
How candidates will be assessed
Each candidate will be assessed on the following:
Interview Agenda
Time
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
|
8.30am |
Arrival and registration |
|
9.00am |
Campus Tour |
|
9.30am |
Welcome Talk |
|
10.00am |
Informal presentation |
|
11.00am onwards |
Individual interviews |
Timings will be flexible depending on group size.
