Specialist Education ServicesVacancy Application Form

Application for the post of*

Personal Details

Title*

Forename(s)*

Preferred Name

Last Name*

Former Name(s)

Pronoun*

He/Him

She/Her

They/Them

Other

Home Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City County Postcode

Daytime Telephone Number*

Evening Telephone Number

Mobile

Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

If appointed is a work permit required?*

Yes

No

Teacher Reference Number*

Do you hold QTS?*

Yes

No

Are you related to any person employed by, or connected with SES?*

Yes

No

Related Person Name*

Related Person Job Title*

Related Person Relationship*

Where did you see this post advertised?*

If introduced by one of the SES team, please provide name

Do you have any disability/health problems that may require special arrangements for the interview process?*

Yes

No

Disability/health problems details*

SECTION 7(1)(a) OF THE SVGA 2006 STATES IT IS AN OFFENCE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU ARE BARRED FROM ENGAGING IN REGULATED ACTIVITY RELEVANT TO CHILDREN.

The information provided within this application may be used for statistical analysis and to obtain references from past and current employers. For applicants joining SES, the information provided will be used to administer company operations in connection with their employment. Unsuccessful applications will be destroyed after six months.

Direct/indirect canvassing in relation to this application will render you liable to disqualification

Present (or Last) Employer

Present or Last Employer*

From Date (MM/YY)

To Date (MM/YY)

Name & Address of Employer and Nature of the Business

Position Held

Current/Last Salary

Reason for leaving or wishing to leave current/last employment*

Notice Required*

Current pay scale and spinal column pt*

e.g. MPS/UPS

Please give a brief description of current duties and responsibilities*

Previous Employment

We require your lifetime employment history. Most recent first. Please also account for any gaps in employment.

Employment History

From Date (MM/YY)

To Date (MM/YY)

Name and address of previous employer(s), nature of the business, and your reason for leaving

Job Title and Pay Level

Time not spent in employment or education

From Date (MM/YY)

To Date (MM/YY)

Reason for not being in employment or education

Job Title and Pay Level

Education and Qualifications

List your education and qualifications*

From Date (MM/YY)

To Date (MM/YY)

School/College

Certificates/Qualifications Awarded with Dates and Grades

List the most recent and work backwards

Other qualifications/professional membership/relevant training courses and dates

Qualification/Professional Membership/Relevant Course

Date Achieved/ Date Attended

Please provide details of any language(s) and degree of fluency you may have, including sign language

Further Information in support of your application

Abilities, skills, knowledge and experience*

This is the most important part of your application as it tells us why you think you are suitable for this post. You will be judged against the Job Description and Person Specification as well as your interview. Always be specific. General phrases such as “I have the required skills” or “I am confident I can do the job well” are of no value without a clear explanation. Draw on all aspects of your work and life experience.

Leisure Interests*

Please give brief details of active interest, membership of clubs etc.

Do you hold a full, clean, current driving licence for a car with a manual gearbox?*

Yes

No

If “No” please give details with dates

Extra Information for – Do you hold a full, clean, current driving licence for a car with a manual gearbox?*

Have you ever been disqualified from holding a driving licence?*

Yes

No

Extra Information for – Have you ever been disqualified from holding a driving licence?*

Have you ever been refused insurance for a motor vehicle?*

Yes

No

Extra Information for – Have you ever been refused insurance for a motor vehicle?*

Do you have a car available for work?*

Yes

No

Extra Information for – Do you have a car available for work?*

Professional Conduct

Have you any outstanding disciplinary action against you with your present employer?*

Yes

No

Have you ever been the subject of a disciplinary action of any kind?*

Yes

No

If “Yes” please give details with dates

Disciplinary Action Details*

The post for which you have applied is defined as exempted employment within the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemption) Order 1975, as amended. If shortlisted, you will be required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to potential employers, and employers cannot take these offences into account. Declaration of any convictions will not necessarily bar you from employment. This will depend on the circumstances and background to your offence(s).

If shortlisted, an online search will be carried out to check for any incidents or issues you have been involved in that are publicly available online, excluding social media.

All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Capability to fulfil the intrinsic requirements of the job

Please ensure that you have read the Job Description and Person Specification fully.

Specialist Education Services is not allowed to employ persons who are deemed “not fit” to work with children. This includes being physically and mentally unfit for the purposes of the job set out in the job description and personnel specification. Withholding or providing incorrect information in your application form will result in not being considered for employment or summary dismissal.

Is there any reason why you may not be able to fulfil the intrinsic requirements of the job you have applied for as described in the Job Description and Person Specification?*

Yes

No

Unable to fulfill intrinsic requirements detail*

Please give details above.

Do you smoke/vape?*

Yes

No

Can you refrain from smoking/vaping during working hours?*

Yes

No

Is there any reason why you are unable to work shift patterns which may start and finish at different times of the day depending on the shift structure?*

Yes

No

Why would you be unable to work shift patterns that may start and stop at different times*

References

Please provide three referees who are able to comment on your suitability for the post for which you are applying. References will not be accepted from relatives or people writing solely in the capacity of friends. We reserve the right to approach previous employers to verify information, experience or qualifications. Referees will be asked about any disciplinary offences relating to children.

References will be requested prior to interview if you are shortlisted.

Present/Most Recent Employer

Company Name*

Referee’s Name*

Referee's Position Held*

Length of Time Known*

Referee's Address*

Street Address City County Postal Code

Referee's Telephone Number*

Referee's Email*

Next Previous Employer

Company Name*

Referee’s Name*

Referee’s Position Held*

Length of Time Known*

Address*

Street Address City County / State / Region Postal Code

Referee’s Telephone*

Referee’s Email*

Character Reference

(references will not be accepted from people writing solely in the capacity of friend or family)

Referee’s Name*

Capacity Known*

Length of Time Known*

Referee’s Address*

Street Address City County / State / Region Postal Code

Referee’s Telephone*

Referee’s Email*

Declaration

In signing this declaration I verify that I am not barred from engaging in regulated activity with children (the “children’s barred list”), or barred from engaging in regulated activity with vulnerable adults (the “adults’ barred list”), or subject to any sanctions imposed by any regulatory body.
I understand that appointment to this post is conditional on the information supplied with my application being correct and that if I have withheld any information or any information is found to be false, I may be summarily dismissed.
The statements made by me in this application form and on any additional sheets are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I have not omitted any facts that may have a bearing on my employment.
I hereby consent to the processing of the above data in accordance with the current Data Protection legislation.

Declaration Signature*

Declaration Date

Disqualification under the childcare act 2006 (updated 2018) disclaimer

The Regulations set out grounds for disqualification from caring for children.

I confirm that:

No child of whom I am a parent has been made the subject of a care order.
No child has been prevented from living with me by a court order other than a custody or residence order in favour of the child’s other parent
No child has been removed from my care by a court order other than a custody or residence order in favour of the child’s other parent
I have not carried on, been concerned in the management of, or had any financial interest in a private or voluntary children’s home that has been refused registration.
I have not carried on, been concerned in the management of, or had any financial interest in a private or voluntary children’s home that has its registration cancelled.
I have not been prohibited from being a private foster parent.
I have not been refused registration in respect of nurseries, day care, child minding or any other registered services.

I am not disqualified from caring for children under The Disqualification for Caring for Children’s Regulations 2004.*

I confirm

Unable to confirm

Please provide more details*

Name*

Disqualification Disclaimer Signature*

Date*