GUIDANCE NOTES SUPPORT STAFF APPLICATION THE APPLICATION FORM Completing the application form is the first step in the recruitment process which may lead to an interview and the possible offer of a job. It is, therefore, most important that you complete ALL sections of the application form which are relevant to you as clearly and fully as possible. Please do not include a Curriculum Vitae with your application, but try to include all relevant information on the form itself using additional sheets if necessary. If you have a disability and would prefer to submit your application on tape you may do – so. Your recording should follow the format of the application form. The following notes will explain the application form and give some useful advice on how to complete it. Please use black ink or type since it will be necessary to photocopy your form. SECTION 1: Vacancy details This section may have already been completed, but please check that all the details are complete and correct. If they are not included please refer to the job advertisement to fill in this section. SECTION 2 & 3: Personal details/General information Please enter your personal details fully and clearly so that we may contact you about your application. National Insurance number: If you do not currently have a National Insurance number, please leave this blank. Right to work in the UK: If you are shortlisted for interview at a school, your original identification documents verifying your right to work in the UK will be requested, checked and a photocopy will be taken. If your application is successful and you commence employment, the copy of your identification documents will be retained on file under regulations governed by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act. If you are related to a Birmingham Councillor, Birmingham School Governor or an employee of the City Council we ask you to tell us so that we can make sure all applications are treated fairly. Canvassing any Councillor, Governor or employee of the City Council (i.e. seeking to gain an unfair advantage through personal contacts) will disqualify your application.
GUIDANCE NOTES SUPPORT STAFF APPLICATION THE APPLICATION FORM Completing the application form is the first step in the recruitment process which may lead to an interview and the possible offer of a job. It is, therefore, most important that you complete ALL sections of the application form which are relevant to you as clearly and fully as possible. Please do not include a Curriculum Vitae with your application, but try to include all relevant information on the form itself using additional sheets if necessary. If you have a disability and would prefer to submit your application on tape – you may do so. Your recording should follow the format of the application form. The following notes will explain the application form and give some useful advice on how to complete it. Please use black ink or type since it will be necessary to photocopy your form. SECTION 1: Vacancy details This section may have already been completed, but please check that all the details are complete and correct. If they are not included please refer to the job advertisement to fill in this section. SECTION 2 & 3: Personal details/General information Please enter your personal details fully and clearly so that we may contact you about your application. National Insurance number: If you do not currently have a National Insurance number, please leave this blank. Right to work in the UK: If you are shortlisted for interview at a school, your original identification documents verifying your right to work in the UK will be requested, checked and a photocopy will be taken. If your application is successful and you commence employment, the copy of your identification documents will be retained on file under regulations governed by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act. If you are related to a Birmingham Councillor, Birmingham School Governor or an employee of the City Council we ask you to tell us so that we can make sure all applications are treated fairly. Canvassing any Councillor, Governor or employee of the City Council (i.e. seeking to gain an unfair advantage through personal contacts) will disqualify your application.