Interview and Recruitment Procedure
The staff and Governors of OldfieldPrimary School are committed to the safeguarding of children
We hope you will be applying for the advertised post. To ensure consistency in our recruitment process we have prepared this pack for your information. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask.
The Role
MPS + Fringe
We are looking for an enthusiastic Class Teacher who has high expectations, can motivate, support and lead their pupils by example. The candidate will need excellent interpersonal skills and a sense of humour. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate a child centred approach to education. In your letter of application please outline your strengths and interests.
DBS checks
The school is committed to the safeguarding of children and as such complies with the DBS Code of Practice in regard to criminal record information and that we will not discriminate unfairly against any application on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed.
Person Specification
Essential:
Degree Educated. QTS Status or NQT welcomed. High Expectations. Interpersonal Skills. Subject strengths. A sense of humour. Child centred approach to education. An understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding Procedures. Warm and Friendly.
Desirable but not essential:
Please outline your strengths/interests in your letter of application
Willingness to lead an extra curricular activity. The successful candidate may be asked to lead a subject area (NQT’s in their second year).
Requirement for references
Two references will be required for all applicants invited to interview. Open references will not be accepted. The headteacher or his representative will contact referees prior to the interview and request they complete a reference form.
Equal Opportunities
Oldfield Primary School believes that valuing diversity means recognising the strengths, talents and needs of every individual, nurturing potential and maximising opportunities for all to contribute. Therefore the school is committed to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunity in employment in which people are treated solely on the basis of their relevant skills, abilities, experience and qualifications to carry out the job accountabilities of the post to the required standard. Please refer to the school’s Equality Policy.
Candidates with certain disabilities may be unable to complete an application form. The school must therefore retain flexibility and recognition of this access issue and comply with the local authority procedures (Staff Recruitment and Selection Code of Practice in Schools).
LA Information
Local authority advisors may be used to assess professional competences.
Interview Procedure
The job description will explain how your fulfilment of the requirements will be tested and assessed during the selection process. This process will include a consideration of your suitability to work with children.
Job Application Form
Please see enclosed
Job Description
Please refer to the enclosed sheet
Terms and Conditions
Current or previous employers will be contacted as part of the verification process. If short listed, pre-appointment checks, where appropriate, or a criminal record check via the DBS will also be required. Appointments after November 2010 must be registered with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.
Offer letter
This offer is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, medical checks and DBS disclosure.