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Teaching Job Applications Introduction Understanding the job requirements and demonstrating your skills are key to producing a successful application. Most schools use application forms for candidates to apply for jobs. They will usually provide: § A Job Description This gives an outline of the role, the purpose of the role and lists the main responsibilities of the post.
§ A Person Specification This lists the qualifications, knowledge and experience they expect the role holder to have. These normally set out the criteria the selection panel will be making their decision on and can be based around the standards for the award of Qualified Teacher Status such as planning, teaching and class management. It is essential to follow the instructions on the form carefully.
Types of Application Form Online Application form: These usually allow you to save the application as you go. They can sometimes ‘time-out’, so ensure you save regularly. It is recommended that you type your answers in word and then copy and paste into the application form. The employer will only be able to view your application once you have ‘submitted’ it. Paper Application form: Some employers still use a form for you to apply for a job. You will usually type onto the form and email it back to the employer. If you are sent just one paper form, always photocopy it and complete a draft version, before writing on the application form.
Application Form content The form will usually include the following sections: Education
Usually with your most recent experience first.
Employment / work experience This is normally with your most recent experience first. You will usually list your teaching placements and any other schools experience first. You will then list other work experience. Interests and achievements
You will need to list these bearing in mind the skills and experience the employer is seeking.
Personal statement
In this section give detailed information to support your application.
References
One reference should be Bishop Grosseteste University, with the contact as ittref@bishopg.ac.uk, The other reference is usually one of your teaching placements. The contact name will be the Headteacher of the school, even if the teacher you worked most closely with writes the reference. Ensure you ask permission before naming them as a referee.