Frimley Primary School
ATTITUDE
ACTION
ACHIEVEMENT
Notice to Applicants
Thank you for your expression of interest in the vacancy that was recently advertised in the Gazette.
This position is a fixed term Scale A position. Information you need to complete the necessary application
documents are:
1. An application form (please complete regardless of the information contained in your Resume)
2.
The generic Job Description
3.
Covering letter from the Principal, explaining the schools direction
4.
The school website
NB:
If you enclose your Curriculum Vitae/ Resume with your application form and want
this returned to you please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope.
Appointments will be made on the following basis:
1. Against the Criteria for appointment, so you are advised to address each of those in your covering
letter.
Our Appointments Committee will establish a shortlist from the facts that are contained within your
Curriculum Vitae/Resume, your covering letter and by contacting some of the referees that you
name.
2.
Applications close with the Principal at 3.00pm on Monday 30th November 2015 Address
applications “Confidential Job Application”, Frimley Primary School, Frimley Road, Hastings. NOTE
application must be received by 3pm on closing date. Late applications will be considered
at the discretion of the Principal.
The commencement date for this position is the beginning of the 2016 School Year (Monday 1st February
2016). Attendance at Teacher Only Days and other days as necessary to have the classroom and
programmes ready for the start of the new school year is a requirement.
FRIMLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
FRIMLEY ROAD
HASTINGS
Please indicate the tenure(s) you would accept and your preferred level (if
relevant):
Permanent
Fixed term
Years 4 and 5
1.
Years 5 and 6
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Name:
________________________________________________________________________
Address:
________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________
Contact Telephone No:
___________________________________
Gender (Male / Female):
___________________________________
Ethnic Identification:
___________________________________
Maori / NZ European / Other - for EEO purposes only
Please add any other information you feel may be relevant
Please provide some form of photo identification with your application.
2.
REGISTRATION:
Current Teacher Registration Number ________________ Expiry Date _________________
Please provide a copy of your Teacher Registration with your application.
3.
TEACHING EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE AND CLASS LEVEL
For each position, please give employment dates and reason for leaving.
a.
b.
c.
d.
3a.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
For each position, please give employment dates and reason for leaving.
a.
b.
c.
4.
OUTSIDE INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Details of Activities and / or positions Held
Date Begun
Date Ceased
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5.
QUALIFICATIONS (Educational or other relevant Qualifications)
Qualification
Date Attained
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Please note, you may be required to provide copies of all qualifications held.
6.
CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT
Each of the following has been weighted and you are asked to address all of these in your covering
letter.
The successful applicant will
● have had recent, successful teaching experience,
● have the necessary passion, energy, resilience and optimism for teaching diverse
learners
● be capable in the core- able to provide challenging, student centred literacy and
numeracy programmes
● be confident and able to integrate ICT and blended learning within various
learning situations
● have an ability to teach using student inquiry and encourage student ownership
of learning
● have strong assessment as learning capability and the ability to make evidenceinformed decisions
● have experience working collaboratively or a willingness to teach collaboratively
● have strong beliefs or experience in developing self directed learners
● be reflective on their own teaching practice to improve learning outcomes for
students (Teaching as Inquiry) and demonstrate a commitment to personal
ongoing learning and professional development
● be able to form strong collaborative relationships with a diverse range of
students, staff, whanau and community (an understanding of IY and Restorative
practices would be helpful)
● Contribute to the wider life of the school- sporting, cultural or other activities
7.
DECLARATIONS
Have you received a clearance through the NZ Police vetting system
YES / NO
Have you ever been convicted of any offence against the law
(Apart from minor traffic convictions)
YES / NO
If YES enclose a certified copy of the entry in the criminal record book relating to the
conviction (s), obtained from the register of the court concerned. The copy should be
accompanied by any comments regarding the offence which you wish to make.
Give full details:
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Have you been the subject to any concerns related to student safety?
YES / NO
Have you had any injury or medical condition caused by gradual process, disease
or infection that will or may affect your ability to carry out the job you have applied for?
YES / NO
In addition to other information provided are there any other factors that we should know
to assess your suitability for appointment and ability to do this job?
YES / NO
Give full details:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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8.
REFEREES
Provide details of three people who can be contacted to provide references / referees
Reports. These should be people who can attest to your teaching capability.
Name (Position & Relationship)
Email address
Contact Telephone
1.
2.
3.
9.
CONFIRMATION
I certify that the information given in this application is to the best of my knowledge correct.
I understand that this may be verified and supplying knowingly or intentionally
misleading/False information may result in my dismissal.
I agree to the Frimley Board of Trustees (or their agents) taking the necessary steps to verify
information I have provided and/or contact the named referees (section 9) or other persons as
necessary to determine my suitability for the position applied for.
Applicant’s Signature________________________ Date_________________