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Required for January 2010 initially for two terms, to work in this very small rural school, suitably qualified teacher to teach a mixed class of Foundation Stage, Year 1 and 2 pupils for 0.4 - 0.5 of the week.

The person appointed will share the teaching of this class with the present practitioner, who has requested to change from full to part-time. Initially the post will be for Monday afternoon, part of Thursday and all day on Friday. These hours will most probably be changed after Easter.

We are looking for someone who has some experience of teaching a mixed-age class, and a strength in the Foundation Stage would be advantageous. We would expect you to be a good team player, well organised and flexible, with creative and innovative ideas. You must have a good knowledge of the National Curriculum, Early Years and Foundation Stage Guidelines and recent National Strategy initiatives. As this is such a small school, you would need to be prepared to be co-ordinator for several subject areas.

Essential;

· Qualified Teacher Status

· EYFS experience

· Clear CRB and health checks

· Knowledge of N.C. and EYFS Guidelines

· Experience/Ability to Coordinate NC subject/s

· Good behaviour management skills

· Well organised and efficient

· Ability to develop good relationships with children and adults

· Committed to the development of the whole child

· Sense of humour

Desirable;

Strength in Foundation Stage
Creative and innovative
Prepared to support PTA and after-school activities

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery, and are only interested in your ability to do the job.

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1. PERSONAL DETAILS

First name/s:

Last name:

Date of birth:

Previous or other name(s):

Address:

Contact telephone numbers:

Daytime:

Evening:

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Postcode:

Email address:

Are you registered with the GTC?

Yes

No

National Insurance Number:

Are you registered by the DfES as a Qualified Teacher?

Yes

No

DfES Ref. No.:

2. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY - Present or most recent employment

School and LEA (if applicable):

Age range and number on roll:

Job title:

Subject and areas taught and any responsibilities:

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SEN:

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Recruitment & Retention payment:

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Reasons for leaving:

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3. PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

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Job title including, if applicable, subject and areas taught and any responsibilities

Employer/School and LEA (if applicable) including age range and number on roll

Dates

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(month & year)

Reason for leaving

4. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Secondary school/college/university including current studies, with the most recent first.

Name of institution

Dates

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(month & year)

Courses/subjects taken

Qualifications/ grade

NB. We will require sight of original certificates relating to academic qualifications.

We reserve the right to contact employers or educational establishments to verify details given.

Details of any recent relevant professional development (non-award bearing).
Please include dates.

Professional membership

Name of professional body

Grade of membership

5. SUPPORTING STATEMENT

Please read the job description and person specification. Using examples, show how your knowledge, skills and experience meet each of the essential requirements of the person specification and as many desirable requirements as possible. Please draw on your relevant experiences; including paid employment, voluntary work, family experiences and leisure activities as evidence.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Disability Discrimination Act

We are committed to interviewing people with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification. The Disability Discrimination Act defines a person as having a disability if he or she has, ‘a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day to day activities’.

Do you have a disability?

Yes

No

We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application and selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job. If you require assistance please contact the Appointing Officer or Personnel Adviser or provide details below:

Redeployment

Are you a Devon County Council employee with redeployment status?

Yes

No

Permit to Work

In order to prove evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK , as required by the Immigration and Asylum Act, you will be required to provide two of the following documents if you are shortlisted for this post: Birth Certificate or Extract, Passport, evidence of National Insurance Number, Driving License. If applicable you will also be required to produce your Work Permit.

Are you eligible to work in the UK ?

Yes

No

Do you require a Work Permit?

Yes

No

Affiliations

A candidate for any appointment with Devon County Council who knows he or she is related or has a close relationship to any Member or officer of the Council or Governor of the School is required to disclose that relationship when submitting an application. In educational establishments, this includes Headteachers, Principals, Directors, Vice-Principals and Heads of Department. Please note that soliciting support or information to give an unfair advantage may disqualify your application.

Are you, your partner or family related, have a close relationship or have any interests (financial, professional or otherwise) that may conflict with your employment?
If yes, please provide details below:

Yes

No

7. EMPLOYMENT CHECKS FOR THE SAFEGUARDING OF CHILDREN

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our commitment, we need to ensure that all potential employees satisfy our employment checks. Please note that where appropriate, shortlisted and/or potentially suitable applicants will be required to undertake further checks, including references, and will be required to provide a Disclosure from the CRB.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared. Please use the space below to give details of any convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’. If there are none please write ‘none’:

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Other Sanctions
Please provide details below if you are subject to sanctions imposed by a regulatory body, e.g. the General Teaching Council (GTC). If there are none please write ‘none’:
References
Please give details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. If you are in, or have just completed full-time education, one referee should be from your school, college or university. Referees must not be related to you, or writing solely in the capacity of a friend, and must be able to comment on your skills and abilities in relation to the post. References are usually taken up before an interview or offer of employment, unless you request otherwise.
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