After checking the details of a teacher you put forward, NSDP usually meets the candidate before it decides. NSDP arranges the interview; your campus's part is to make sure the candidate knows about it and attends.
What the booking shows
When NSDP books an interview, the request's status changes to Interview booked and the card shows an Interview booked box with:
| Line | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| When | The date and time of the interview. |
| How | In person, Online or By phone. |
| Where / Link / Number | The address for an in-person interview, the meeting link for an online one (it opens in a new tab), or the number for a phone interview. |
| Interviewer | The name of the person interviewing, when NSDP gives one. |
The progress track on the card shows the interview under Interview, and the With NSDP figure at the top of the Teachers page counts how many interviews are booked.
The interview email
- NSDP emails the campus address with the subject Interview scheduled for your teacher request, naming the candidate and the request reference.
- The email gives the format, the date and time, and the place, link or number in one line (format, then date and time, then place), plus any message from NSDP.
- It asks you to make sure the candidate is informed and attends. The candidate is not emailed by the portal, so pass the details on.
- If NSDP changes the booking, the card shows the new details and you are emailed again.
What your campus should do
Step 1: Tell the candidate
Share the date, time, format and place, link or number. Use Copy profile or the copy icons if you need the candidate's details.
Step 2: Check they can attend
If the time doesn't work, contact NSDP straight away with the request reference. The portal has no reschedule button.
Step 3: Make sure they attend
A missed interview is recorded as Did not attend, which can lead to the request being rejected.
Step 4: Watch for the decision
NSDP decides after the interview. Follow the request on the Requests tab; you are also emailed.
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Interview outcomes
What each status means
- Interview bookedScheduled and still to happen. Make sure the candidate attends.
- Interview heldThe interview took place. NSDP now decides.
- Did not attendThe candidate didn't turn up. Contact NSDP if there was a good reason.
- CancelledNSDP cancelled the interview. It may book a new one, ask for more information or decide.
- Not heldShown on the track when NSDP decided without an interview.
After the interview
- NSDPNSDP
Interview booked
Date, format and place appear on the request.
- CampusCampus
Candidate attends
Your campus makes sure the candidate is there.
- NSDPNSDP
Outcome recorded
Held, did not attend, or cancelled.
- NSDP
Good outcome: Approved
Teacher account created and linked to your campus.
- NSDP
Stop / exit: Rejected
With a reason; you may be able to resubmit.
NSDP may also ask for more information after the interview; the request then shows Information needed. NSDP's own assessment of the interview isn't shown in the portal; you hear the result through the decision and any message NSDP adds.
FAQ
Is every candidate interviewed?
Usually. NSDP decides whether an interview is needed; if it decides without one, the track shows Not held.
The candidate can't make the time. Can we change it?
Not in the portal. Contact NSDP administration with the request reference and the times the candidate can do.
Should someone from the campus attend?
The portal doesn't say so. Follow any instructions in NSDP's email or message.
The candidate missed the interview. What now?
Contact NSDP quickly. If the request is later rejected you may be able to resubmit it, which uses one of the 3 attempts.