How to Apply

To request an application pack or for more information regarding this vacancy please contact Schools HR

The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Monday 13th April 2015. Interviews are expected to be held on 23rd and 24th April 2015.

Please address your application to:

Schools HR Recruitment Team
Schools HR
Civic Office, Third Floor East, 2 Watling Street,
Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AT
Direct Dial No:  020 3045 5050
E-mail: SchoolsRecruitment@bexley.gov.uk

Your application

It is important that you complete all sections of the form and that you provide full information in each section. Your application form may be submitted on line or on the paper form which should be completed in black ink or ball point or be typed to facilitate photocopying. You are asked to tabulate your experience and additionally to submit a letter setting out the main points of your application.

Referees must be able to comment authoritatively on your personal and professional competence and must include your current employers or their authorised representative.

Reference is made on the application form that you must disclose whether you are related to any senior officer in the Borough Council’s service or to an elected or co-opted member of the Governing Body. Canvassing for appointment disqualifies.

Visits to the school are welcomed and you are invited to contact the school on 0208 300 4878 to arrange.

References will be requested for those short listed only and prior to interview.

Equal Opportunities Statement

It is the policy of LB Bexley, reflected by the Governing Body, that all persons shall have equal opportunity for employment, advancement and training, on the basis of their ability, qualifications and fitness for the work according with the Council's policies in these areas.  There must be no discrimination towards or against a person, whether in recruitment, promotion, training or in any other way on the grounds of colour, race, creed, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex or marital status.

Employment of Disabled People

It is the policy of the LB Bexley, again reflected by the Governing Body, to provide employment opportunities for disabled persons that are superior to any statutory requirements.  In particular:

A. The Authority and Governing Body will give full and fair consideration to disabled people applying for employment.  Special attention will be given to their particular aptitudes and abilities in respect of the position applied for.  
B. Employees who become disabled whilst in service will be enabled to continue working as long as their work is satisfactory.  If, however, their disability prevents them from carrying out the work for which they were employed, every effort will be made to find suitable alternative employment within the Authority, taking into consideration the medical circumstances and ability of the employee; appropriate training will also be considered.
C.

Disabled employees will be given full consideration for training, career development and promotion in the same way as non-disabled employees, in accordance with the conditions of service.

What will happen if you are offered the post…
If you are shortlisted for interview you will receive a letter inviting you to attend an assessment day. You will be asked to bring proof of relevant qualifications, identity and right to work in the UK. We will write out to referees at this stage requesting these are returned before the interview date.

If you are offered the post, we will ask you to complete an application form to obtain a certificate of enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, unless we have agreed to accept a previous certificate issued and carried out a status check using the DBS Update Service which has confirmed there is no additional information available since the certificate was issued.

We will also check:

Whether you are barred from working with children in regulated activity, where relevant. It is a criminal offence for someone who appears on the Children’s Barred List to engage, or seek or offer to engage, in the regulated activity from which they are barred;

Your qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status with the Institute for Learning, if relevant; and

That you are medically fit to undertake the role.

False Information
Please note that providing false information could result in your application being rejected or your dismissal from employment if you are appointed. The matter may also be referred to the police if we consider that you may have committed a criminal offence.