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School Principal Test
Schools and colleges looking to hire a school principal should consider a principal test to evaluate whether candidates have the right skills and competencies necessary to succeed in the role. Try Neuroworx’s principal test to help shortlist talent and test the skills needed to be a great principal.
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What is a principal test?
A principal test provides assessments to support the shortlisting process for applicants applying for the role of head principal.
A typical test will assess a principal proficiency such as leadership, communication, situational judgement, problem-solving, teamwork and general knowledge on how to run a school. A candidate would need to demonstrate strong test scores across all of these skills.
Skill tests are becoming increasingly popular as they provide a data-driven method to shortlist principals, teachers and senior leadership roles to ensure applicants have strong skills and competencies that would be required to thrive in such a senior position.
About the School Principal Test
The principal test is a great way to evaluate your next hire to lead and manage your school. If you are looking to improve your recruitment process when hiring a principal, you should consider using this test.
Why should you use a principal test for recruiting?
The skills assessed by the test cover the core competencies that would be expected of a competent and successful principal.
Principals are responsible for keeping a school safe and running smoothly and, therefore, require a range of skills that are difficult to assess just by reading a resume or application.
Knowledge of school legislation and best practices, communication skills, working under pressure and being a great leader are all valuable skills required to thrive in the role. Teaching competencies include general teaching techniques, situational judgement, error checking, verbal reasoning, non-verbal skills, personality/cultural fit, teamwork and time management.
Using skill tests allows recruiters to evaluate abilities and then use comparative data to rank principals from the talent pool, which helps with shortlisting.
The job roles it would be suitable for include:
- Assistant Principal
- Headteacher
- Headmaster/Headmistress
- School director
- Dean
- Chancellor
- Vice Chancellor
- President
One of the benefits of the test for recruiters/ schools is the ability to reduce unconscious bias during the hiring process. Talent can be selected and shortlisted based on test scores and comparative data, as opposed to hiring on instinct or bias.
View a sample report
Results for the School Principal Test along with other assessments the candidate takes will be compiled to produce a candidate report.
The report is automatically generated and available both online and as a downloadable pdf so they can be shared with other team members and employees alike.
How our test assesses principal skills
Candidates will need to answer a range of questions that measure industry-specific technical skills where applicable, soft skills (e.g. leadership), aptitude (e.g. verbal reasoning) and relevant personality dimensions (e.g. team orientation). The results present a holistic view of how well suited each candidate is for the job at hand, using a data-driven approach.
The format varies by type of question, including multiple-choice for aptitude and technical skills, situational judgement for soft skills and agreement on a Likert scale for the personality dimensions. This approach ensures candidates are being assessed in an accurate and fair manner, and that results reflect the true underlying qualities of each candidate.
The characteristics, abilities and knowledge necessary to be a principal were identified using the US Department of Labor's comprehensive O*NET database. O*NET is the leading source of occupational information that is constantly updated by collecting data from employees in specific job roles.
During the development process, test questions were rigorously analysed to maximise reliability and validity in line with industry best practices. They were created by our team of I/O psychologists and psychometricians – who collaborated with subject-matter-experts – and field-tested with a representative sample of job applicants who have varying experience, just like you might find in a talent pool.
Each test is reviewed by a panel of individuals representing diverse backgrounds to check for any sensitivity, fairness, face validity and accessibility issues. This ensures each candidate has a fair chance of demonstrating their true level of expertise.
Our principal test is monitored to ensure it is up-to-date and optimised for performance.
Our test platform
Our platform offers an extensive library of hundreds of tests, giving you the flexibility to select and combine them in any way that suits your hiring needs. From understanding specific role requirements to assessing general cognitive abilities, our diverse library ensures you can tailor your assessment process precisely.
- Multi-format.
- Our test questions come in various formats, including multiple-choice, true and false, ranking and situational judgment, all ensuring comprehensive candidate assessment.
- Role-specific simulations.
- Experience real-world scenarios with our role-specific simulations, providing accurate insights into candidates' performance, readiness and fit for the position.
- Adaptive scoring.
- Our adaptive scoring system evaluates responses in real-time, by adjusting to the candidate's ability level, enhancing accuracy and reliability.
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Scientifically validated by psychometric specialists
- Our team of assessment experts is made up of I/O psychologists, psychometricians, and subject matter experts who work closely together to ensure each test is accurate and reliable.
- Our subject matter experts are rigorously vetted and typically have several years of experience working in their industries and hold advanced credentials.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key skills for a principal?
Some of the key qualities and skills you should look for in a principal include:
- Outstanding knowledge on how to run a school
- Great spoken and written communication skills
- Listening skills
- Friendly and confident
- Resilience and the ability to work well under pressure
- Time management and organisation
- Kind, caring and patient
- Team player
- When in the application process is it best to use a principal test?
It is advised to use a principal test early on in the hiring process, to help you shortlist your talent pool before any candidates are invited for a face to face interview.
- What is the cost for Neuroworx’s principal test?
Neuroworx operates on a monthly or annual subscription basis. We have several plans to suit your hiring needs, which you can check out here. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us to discuss a custom plan.
- Can I get a free trial?
Yes, simply sign up (no credit card is required) and we'll give you unlimited access for seven days. Create as many jobs and test as many candidates as you want; you won't be charged a penny.
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