Job application paperwork

2. The Billericay School
Job Description
Position:
Teacher of English
Grade:
Main Scale Fringe Area
Responsible to:
Head of English
Under the direction of the Head of English
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To participate in the development of appropriate syllabuses, materials and
schemes of work.
Additional Specific Responsibilities
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To be Form Tutor of an assigned form and to carry out related duties in
accordance with the general job description of Form Tutor.
General Duties
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To carry out a share of supervisory duties in accordance with published
rosters.
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To participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues and parents relative to
the above duties.
Notes:
The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the
statement of Conditions of Employment.
This job description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the particular amount of
time to be spent on carrying them out and no part of it may be so construed. In allocating time to the
performance of duties and responsibilities, the post-holder must use Directed Time in accordance with
the school's published Time Policy.
This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed at
least once each year and it may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after
consultation with the holder of the post.
The Billericay School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

3. The Billericay School
Post of Teacher of English
Personal Specification & Criteria for Selection
Category
Application
Essential
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Desirable
Supportive reference/s
Well structured supporting letter
Qualifications
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Qualified Teacher status
Degree
Experience
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Teaching experience
Professional
Development
Skills
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Ability to communicate effectively in a
variety of situations
Can offer a range of teaching
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Special
Knowledge
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Personal
Attributes
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Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and sensitivity whilst working with
others
Caring attitude towards students and parents
A good health and attendance record
Emotional stability, can cope with pressure and use humour to good
effect
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Use of ICT in supporting all aspects of
school and professional life
A clear vision and understanding of the
needs of secondary students
Ambition to progress further in due course
Flexibility and adaptability in order to be
able to mix and work with a wide range of
people
Interests beyond teaching/school
Evidence of being able to build and sustain
effective working relationships with staff,
governors, parents/carers and the wider
community
Ability to initiate and manage change with
successful outcomes

4. THE BILLERICAY SCHOOL
A MATHS & COMPUTING COLLEGE
Application Form
Please return your completed application form to:
The Headteacher
The Billericay School
School Road
Billericay
Essex
CM12 9LH
Or you can complete online as an electronic form and return by email to
vacancies@billericay.essex.sch.uk
Section 1
Post details
Section 1
Application for appointment as:
Applicant Surname
Closing date:
Thank you for your interest in working with us.
The following information is necessary to ensure that full consideration can be given to all candidates.
The information given will be treated as confidential.
Please complete the application form where indicated by the grey boxes and ensure you complete all
the sections. The Declaration must be signed and can be found at the end of this form.

5. Section 3
Personal details
Section 2
Last name and title:
First name(s):
Date of birth:
Mobile Tel No
Home telephone number:
Work telephone number:
Home email address:
Work email address:
Address:
Please click on the box if you do not wish to be contacted at work
(double click to enable)
Present Employment (if currently employed)
Section
Section33
Employer‟s name and address (if applicable):
Nature of business:
Job title:
Date appointed:
Grade/Salary Spine:
Current Salary Point:
Notice required:
Allowances received:
Reason for leaving:
Brief outline of duties in your current or most recent job:
Section 4

6. Section 5
Previous Employment
Please list the most recent first and continue on additional information
sheet at the end of this document if necessary
Employer
From
To
Job Title
Salary/Grade
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Salary/Grade
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Salary/Grade
Job Title
Salary/Grade
Reason for Leaving
Employer
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To
Reason for Leaving
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To
Reason for Leaving
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To
Reason for Leaving
Breaks in employment history
Section 6
If you have had any breaks in employment since leaving school, give details of these periods and
your activities during these times e.g. unemployment, raising family, voluntary work, training, etc.
Mobility (Please complete this section if the Person Specification for the post includes these
Section 7
Requirements)
Do you have a valid driving licence?
Yes
No
(double click to enable)
Do you have access to a vehicle which you are able to use for work purposes?
Yes
No

7. Section 8
Secondary School Education
School
From
To
Qualification/subject obtained:
Grade
Date
Additional qualifications
Section 9
Continuing Education (University/College/Apprenticeships etc.)
Educational establishment:
From
Please list most recent first.
To
Qualification/subject obtained
Level/Grade
Date
Additional qualifications:
Section 10
Professional qualifications including details of professional association membership
If you are a qualified teacher please complete the following: DfES Number
Date Statutory Induction Period completed (if qualified since August 1999)
General Teaching Council Registration date:
Other relevant training and development activities attended in the
last 5 years
Please list the most recent first and continue on the additional information sheet at the end of this document if
necessary
Brief description/Course title:
Date:
Organising Body:
Section 11

8. Information in support of this application
Section 12
Please use the person specification as a prompt to describe the experience, skills, competencies and
qualifications that make you suitable for this job. These may have been gained from your work
experience, any voluntary or community work or any other organisation you may have been involved
with. You should ensure that any information submitted reflects your experience relating to the
competencies that are detailed in the Person Specification/Job Description (please use continuation
sheet at the end of this document if necessary). If you are teacher, please provide details of any
specialist teaching experience/skills you possess that may be relevant to this post.
The Billericay School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment.

9. Section 13
References
Please give the names and address of your two most recent employers (if applicable). If you are
unable to do this, please clearly outline who your references are. Please note that the school must
have two written references prior to interview.
Name and address
Name and address
Position/Relationship
Position/Relationship
Telephone Number
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Fax Number
E Mail
E Mail
Notes:
If either of your referees know you by another name, please give details
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Section 14
Family Relationships
Are you related to any Governor or Employee of The Billericay School?
Yes
No
If “Yes”, please state the name(s) of the person(s) and relationship (see notes below)
Failure to disclose a family relationship as above may disqualify you. Canvassing of Governors or
Employees of The Billericay School on your behalf is not allowed.
Section 13
Section 15
Declaration
I certify that, to the best of my believe, the information I have provided is true and I understand that any
false information will result, in the event of employment, in disciplinary investigation by the School and
is likely to result in dismissal.
Disclosure of Criminal Convictions
If shortlisted for interview, you will be asked to complete a „Disclosure of Criminal Convictions‟ form
and, where appropriate, a Disclosure will be sought from the Criminal Records Bureau in the event of a
successful application. A conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment.
Data Protection Act 1998
I hereby give my consent for personal information (including recruitment monitoring data) provided as
part of this application to be held on computer or other relevant filing systems and to be shared with
other accredited organisations or agencies in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Correspondence
Thank you for applying for this post. Your interest in working with us is very much appreciated. It is not
practice to acknowledge receipt of applications.
Signed
Date