Class Teacher Pack - Coates Primary School

Coates Primary SchoolThe FoldCoatesPeterboroughCambsPE7 2BPHeadteacher: Mrs J M TomlinsTel: 01733 840527Fax: 01733 840322E-Mail: office@coates.cambs.sch.ukWebsite: www.coatesprimaryschool.infoDear ApplicantThank you for your interest in the Class Teacher position at Coates Primary School.We wish to appoint a classteacher, who will work alongside our hardworking and dedicatedstaff in embracing and contributing to their vision for the school in raising standards. Thequalities we require are attached in the application pack, however we are looking for anindividual, with enthusiasm and drive to maintain our vision of providing quality education in acaring environment.Our application pack contains all the information you will require to apply for the position.Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged, so please do not hesitate to contact ourClerk to Governors, Mrs Marion Seaton on 01733 840527. Please address your application forthe attention of the Headteacher. The closing date for applications is Monday 3 rd June andshortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone on Tuesday 4 th June and interviewed onTuesday 11 th June. Please tell us in your application letter how you meet the criteria and whatinterests you about the position. Thank you once again for your interest in applying for thisposition. We look forward to receiving your application.Kind RegardsMrs J M TomlinsHeadteacher

Where to find usCoates Community Primary School is situated in the Cambridgeshire Fens approximately 15miles east of Peterborough in the village of Coates. It lies to the north east in the County ofCambridgeshire.The Fold is a side road leading off from the A605. The Fold culminates in a small residentialarea. The school is positioned on the left hand side half way down this road.There are parking bays opposite the school building, these being owned by Coates School.

CHILDREN’S THOUGHTSYear 1 pupilsOur teachers make Coates a good school.Coates is a good school because I like everyone here.The computer suite is funYear 4 pupilsThere are lots of excellent resources to use in the classroomOur lessons are funWe have excellent school trips, e.g. WoburnYear 5 pupilsWe have good teachers who are kind.We enjoy our school dinners and sometimes wecan eat outside.We get to choose a gift on our birthdays.Sports Days are great fun.Year 6 pupilsOur teachers are funny and it makes lessons fun.

Class TeacherPerson SpecificationExperience Essential DesirableTEACHINGTeaching experience of primary aged pupilsXTeaching experience in FoundationXExperience in more than one schoolXStrategic and Developmental QualitiesCurriculum developmentAbility to transfer vision to learnersCommitment to school improvementAbility to implement a strategic planAbility to monitor and evaluate the performance andprogress of the class.Ability to reflect on the quality of teaching and learning.Education and TrainingQualified Teacher Status (by start date)Recent professional developmentRelevant training/coursesTeaching and Learning/CurriculumExperience of tracking and monitoringExperience of intervention strategiesAbility to ensure a stimulating and challenging learningenvironmentPersonal QualitiesCommitment to sound equal opportunities practice andinclusion.Suitability for working with childrenCommitmentEnthusiasmOptimismCreativityGood organisational skillsXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXCandidates should make reference to the Person Specification in their application.

Internal use onlyRef . No._________________Date Received ___________Employment Application Form: TeachingThe Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Please ensure that you complete all sections of Part 1 and Part 2 of the application. Please note that providing falseinformation will result in the application being rejected, or withdrawal of any offer of employment, or summarydismissal if you are in post, and possible referral to the police. Please note that checks may be carried out to verifythe contents of your application form. Please complete the form in black ink. CV’s are not accepted.Vacancy Job TitlePart 1. INFORMATION FOR SHORTLISTING AND INTERVIEWINGInitials ____________________________ Surname or Family name _______________________________2. LETTER OF APPLICATION Please enclose a letter of application. Please refer to the applicantinformation pack which may include instructions on completion of theletter of application.3. PRESENT / LAST APPOINTMENT: IF TEACHINGName, address and telephonenumber of school1 Type of school Boys Girls Mixed Age range Number on Roll2 Type of school eg Community, Aided, Foundation, Academy, Independent etcJob title Please enclose a copy ofyour current job descriptionSubjects/age groups taughtDate appointed to current postCurrent salaryDate available to begin new job4. PRESENT / LAST APPOINTMENT: IF NON-TEACHINGName address and telephonenumber of employerJob title Please enclose a copy ofyour current job descriptionDate appointed to current postCurrent salary

Date available to begin new job

5. FULL CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY Please provide a full history in chronological order since leavingsecondary education, including periods of any post-secondary education/training, and part-time and voluntarywork as well as full time employment, with start and end dates, explanations for periods not in employment oreducation/training, and reasons for leaving employment.Job Title Name and address of school, Number F/Tor Position other employer, or description on roll and orof activitytype of P/Tschool, if1DatesReasonFrom To forleavingapplicable Mth Yr Mth Yr2345678Please enclose a continuation sheet if necessary

6. SECONDARY EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONSName of School/College From To Qualifications Gained with Date7. HIGHER EDUCATIONNames and Addresses ofUniversity or College and/orUniversity Education DepartmentFromDatesToFull orPart-timeCourses/subjects takenand PassedDate ofExaminationandQualificationsObtainedAgeGroupsfor whichTrained

8. PROFESSIONAL COURSES ATTENDED AS A TEACHER Please list relevant courses attended inthe past 3 years.Subject Organising Body Date(s) Duration9. OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, INTERESTS AND SKILLS

10. REFEREESGive here details of two people to whom reference may be made. The first referee should normally be yourpresent or most recent headteacher or equivalent person. If you are not currently working with childrenplease provide a referee from your most recent employment involving children. Referees will be askedabout disciplinary offences relating to children, which may include any in which the penalty is “time expired”and whether you have been the subject of any child protection concerns, and if so, the outcome of anyenquiry or disciplinary procedure. References will not be accepted from relatives or from people writingsolely in the capacity of friends.First refereeTitle and NameAddress and post codeTelephone numberEmail addressJob TitleRelationship to applicantSecond refereeTitle and NameAddress and post codeTelephone numberEmail addressJob TitleRelationship to applicant

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Part 2 Internal Ref .No._______This section will be separated from Part 1 on receipt. Relevant contents may be verified prior to shortlistingbut will not then be used for selection purposes.11. PERSONAL INFORMATION1. Surname or family name2. All previous surnames3. All forenames4. Title5. Current Address6. Postcode7. Resident at this address since8. Home telephone number9. Mobile telephone number10. Date of Birth11. Email address12. DfE reference number13. National Insurance Number14. Did you qualify as a teacherafter May 1999?YesNoIf Yes, in which school was induction completed?15. Have you ever been subject toa child protection investigationby your employer or theGeneral Teaching Council orIndependent SafeguardingAuthority?16. Are you subject to any legalrestrictions in respect of youremployment in the UK?YesNoIf YES please state separately under confidential cover thecircumstances and the outcome including any orders orconditions.YesNoIf YES please provide details separately17. Do you require a work permit? Yes No18. Do you have a current fulldriving licence?19. Are you related to or have aclose personal relationshipwith any pupil, employee, orgovernor?20. NQTs ONLY:Have you provided evidence ofpassing the Skills Tests?Please tick or cross21. Are there any specialarrangements which we canmake for you if you are calledfor an interview and/or workbased assessment?If YES please provide details separatelyYesYesNoNoIf YES give details separately under confidential coverNumeracyLiteracyICTYesNoIf Yes please specify, (e.g. ground floor venue, sign language,interpreter, audiotape etc).

12. COMPULSORY DECLARATION OF ANY CONVICTIONS, CAUTIONS OR REPRIMANDS,WARNINGS OR BIND-OVERSJobs in schools are exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.You must therefore declare, whether spent or not, any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings orbind-overs which you have ever had and give details of the offences. The fact that you have a criminalrecord will not necessarily debar you for consideration for this appointment.Do you have ANY convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs?Please tick the relevant boxYes No If the answer is "yes", you must record full details in a separate, sealed envelope marked with your nameand 'Confidential: Criminal Record Declaration' and enclose it with your application. In accordance withstatutory requirements, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS clearance. A copy of thisnotice will be sent to your referees.13. DATA PROTECTION ACTThe information collected on this form will be used in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998. Theinformation is collected for the purpose of administering the employment and training of employees. Theinformation may be disclosed, as appropriate, to the governors, to Occupational Health, to the TeachersPensions Agency, to the Department for Education, to pension, payroll and personnel providers andrelevant statutory bodies. You should also note that checks may be made to verify the informationprovided and may also be used to prevent and/or detect fraud.14. NOTESa) When completed, this form should be returned in accordance with the instruction in the advertisementfor the job or in the applicant’s information pack.b) Canvassing, directly or indirectly, an employee or governor will disqualify the application.c) Candidates recommended for appointment will be required to complete a pre-employment medicalquestionnaire and may be required to undergo a medical examination..15. DECLARATIONI certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all particulars included in my application are correct. Iunderstand and accept that providing false information will result in my application being rejected orwithdrawal of any offer of employment, or summary dismissal if I am in post, and possible referral to thepolice. I understand and accept that the information I have provided may be used in accordance withparagraph 13 above, and in particular that checks may be carried out to verify the contents of myapplication form___________________________________Signature of Applicant___________________________________Date___________________________________Print Name

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