Why did you want to become an assistant principal at this school?

When interviewing for a position as an assistant principal, your interviewer may ask a question like this to learn more about your motivation for pursuing this important position. Your response can assist hiring managers and other educational leaders in determining whether you are the type of candidate they want to pursue the position. Interviewers are interested in knowing what is important to them and what motivates them. This type of question is also used to assess your potential as a leader.

Prospective employers can learn more about how you might handle the challenges that assistant principals face in guiding students and faculty in a school by listening to you describe your interest in this position. This question can help the interviewer understand why you're applying for this job. They might ask this question to see if you have any personal connections to the area or school because they want to know that you're passionate about working with students and teachers in their school district. Try to explain why you believe this role would be a good fit for you and what you hope to accomplish as an assistant principal at this school in your response.

Answer as an example: "I applied for this job because I have always wanted to work in a school like yours." My favorite subject in high school was history, and I remember how much fun our AP teacher had teaching us. I believe I could channel some of that energy into the classroom and help students learn more about their surroundings. I also enjoy working with children and believe I would make an excellent mentor for new teachers."