Question

Your class may meet the principal of your school. In the meeting, you may request the principal to tell you the methods used for selection of teaching and non-teaching staff in your school. What differences do you notice in the selection procedure used for two kinds of staff?

Answer 1

ABC Public School,
Mrs. Anita Sharma,
18th July, 2026,

Objective: To understand the methods used for the selection of teaching and non-teaching staff in the school and compare their selection procedures.

Methods Used for Selection:

1. Teaching Staff: The Principal explained that the following methods are used:
   • Scrutiny of applications.
   • Written test (if required).
   • Demonstration (Demo) teaching.
   • Personal interview.
   • Verification of educational qualifications and experience.
   • Reference and document verification.
2. Non-Teaching Staff: The following methods are generally followed:
   • Scrutiny of applications.
   • Skill or practical test (computer, typing, office work, etc., where applicable).
   • Personal interview.
   • Verification of qualifications and experience.
   • Reference and document verification.

Differences observed between the Teaching Staff and Non-Teaching Staff:

Teaching Staff	Non-Teaching Staff
Demo teaching is conducted.	A practical or skill test is conducted.
Subject knowledge is tested.	Technical or administrative skills are tested.
Teaching ability and communication are assessed.	Efficiency, accuracy and office skills are assessed.
Classroom management is evaluated.	Job-specific skills are evaluated.

Conclusion: The meeting helped me understand that although both teaching and non-teaching staff undergo application screening, interviews, and document verification, the selection methods differ depending on the nature of the job.