Please read these Guidance Notes carefully before completing the application form. For the post you are applying for we can only accept Childhood First application forms. We will use your application as the first step in the selection process therefore you should make the effect to complete the form fully and clearly. As the post involves working with children is important you complete the form honestly and it is not misleading in any way. We use robust selection and vetting techniques and if your application form is not accurate there can be very serious consequences. Section 1: General Information You must complete the application form yourself. If you have any difficulty completing the form because of disablement (e.g. partial sightedness, dyslexia, or other impairment), it can be completed by another person with information provided by yourself but you must sign it. You can also request an application form or the recruitment documents in a different format. Please use black ink or type your application form. This helps when the applications are photocopied. Please read the job description, person specification and any other papers carefully, before filling in the form. You may also wish to refer to our website or do your own research to ensure you understand everything. When writing your application refer to this information to check you are providing relevant information. The selection criteria used is in the person specification. Please ensure you refer to each of the points, as no assumptions will be made about how you may fit the criteria, you need to tell us and show us. If you including additional sheets please ensure they are fixed securely to the application form. You must complete all the forms, however some of these are not referred to during shortlisting. Please do not attach the declaration form or equal opportunity forms to your application. If emailing your application form we would prefer you send the declaration and equal opportunity form as a separate attachment within the same email. The forms require signatures. If applying by email you can type in your name and if you are invited for interview you will be asked sign these in person on the day. The information provided in your application form is strictly confidential and any sensitive information you give will not be given to others unless they are involved in recruitment, the vetting process or those who we are content are exercising a legal right to access such information. Those who have a legal right include; Ofsted inspectors, Safeguarding Boards and the police.
Please read these Guidance Notes carefully before completing the application form. For the post you are applying for we can only accept Childhood First application forms. We will use your application as the first step in the selection process therefore you should make the effect to complete the form fully and clearly. As the post involves working with children is important you complete the form honestly and it is not misleading in any way. We use robust selection and vetting techniques and if your application form is not accurate there can be very serious consequences. Section 1: General Information You must complete the application form yourself. If you have any difficulty completing the form because of disablement (e.g. partial sightedness, dyslexia, or other impairment), it can be completed by another person with information provided by yourself but you must sign it. You can also request an application form or the recruitment documents in a different format. Please use black ink or type your application form. This helps when the applications are photocopied. Please read the job description, person specification and any other papers carefully, before filling in the form. You may also wish to refer to our website or do your own research to ensure you understand everything. When writing your application refer to this information to check you are providing relevant information. The selection criteria used is in the person specification. Please ensure you refer to each of the points, as no assumptions will be made about how you may fit the criteria, you need to tell us and show us. If you including additional sheets please ensure they are fixed securely to the application form. You must complete all the forms, however some of these are not referred to during shortlisting. Please do not attach the declaration form or equal opportunity forms to your application. If emailing your application form we would prefer you send the declaration and equal opportunity form as a separate attachment within the same email. The forms require signatures. If applying by email you can type in your name and if you are invited for interview you will be asked sign these in person on the day. The information provided in your application form is strictly confidential and any sensitive information you give will not be given to others unless they are involved in recruitment, the vetting process or those who we are content are exercising a legal right to access such information. Those who have a legal right include; Ofsted inspectors, Safeguarding Boards and the police.
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