Molescroft Primary School Recruitment and Selection Policy Published October 2010, Reviewed August 2012, September 2015

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TheGoverningBodyofMolescroftPrimarySchoolfirstadoptedthispolicyin theautumnterm2010 1.INTRODUCTION Itisthepolicyofthisschooltoachieveaconsistentandequitableapproachto recruitmentandselectionwhichwillbeusedbyallgovernors,headteacherand schoolemployeesinvolvedinthisprocedure.throughoutthepolicythe safeguardingofchildrenisgivenpriorityandrecommendationsfromthedfes guidancedocument Safeguarding+Children:+Safer+Recruitment+in+Education+ 2007 arefollowed.thepolicyaimstodeter,identify,andsupporttheschoolin rejectingpeoplewhomaybeunsuitabletoworkwithchildrenandmaypresentarisk ofabusetochildren.saferrecruitmentpracticesareconsideredateverystageof therecruitmentprocess. Inadditiontosaferrecruitment,thepolicyseekstoeliminatediscriminationand promoteequalopportunitiesinemployment,therebyenhancingthequalityand rangeofpeopleemployedbytheschooltoenrichtheeducationofstudents. 2.POLICYSTATEMENT MolescroftPrimarySchooliscommittedtosafeguardingandpromoting thewelfareofchildrenandyoungpeopleandexpectsallstaffand volunteerstosharethiscommitment. KEEPING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE SAFE IS EVERYBODY S BUSINESS. ItistheGoverningBody spolicythatatleastonememberofeachinterviewpanel willhavecompletedsaferrecruitmenttraining. 3.REVIEWINGTHEVACANCY Whenavacancybecomesavailabletheneedforthepostwillbereviewedbeforea recruitmentprocessisundertaken.thiswillestablishwhethertheneedforthe dutiesandresponsibilitiesofthepoststillexist,haveincreased,decreased,or changedinanyway,takingintoaccountdevelopmentsthatarepredictedor anticipatedintheforeseeablefuture.ifachangetothenatureofthepostis planned,thegoverningbodywillfollowanagreedconsultationprocesstoamend thestaffingstructure. M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 1 of 20

4.PLANNINGTHEPROCESS Onceithasbeendeterminedtorecruittoavacantpost,apanelwillbesetupin accordancewiththegoverningbody spolicy.thepanelwillbedecidedbythe Headteacherinaccordancewiththedelegatedresponsibility. Theselectionpanelwill: Agreethepanelmembersresponsibleforscrutinisingtheapplicationspriorto shortlistingandreferencespriortointerview. Agreeatimetablewithpanelmembers. Reviewthejobdescriptionandpersonspecificationandensureanynecessary relevaluationofgrade,salaryandconditionsofserviceisundertakenwhen necessary. Drafttheadvertisementandcoveringletterordelegatethistoonemember. Planthemethodsofassessmenttobeusedduringtheselectionprocess. Considerwhetheritwouldbeappropriatetoinviteexternaladviceorsupport fromthelocalauthority,orotherrelevantbodyorexpert. Aselectionpanelwillalwaysbeofatleast2people,preferablyaminimumof3. FortherecruitmentofaHeadteacherorAssistantHeadteachertheselectionpanel mustconsistofatleast3governors.specificadvicefromthelawillbeobtained whenevertheappointmentofaheadteacherorassistantheadteacheris undertaken. Themembersoftheselectionpanelwillbeappropriatelypreparedforeverystageof theprocess. 5.JOBDESCRIPTION Thejobdescriptionwilldescribethepurpose,scope,dutiesandresponsibilitiesof thejob.theexistingjobdescriptionwillbereviewedbeforeanewpostholderis recruitedtocheckthattheduties,responsibilitiesandgradingofthepostarestill correct.thejobdescriptionwillprovidethebasisoftheselectionprocedurealong withthepersonspecification. 6.PERSONALSPECIFICATION Everypostwillhaveapersonalspecification.Itwillbereviewedalongwiththejob descriptionbeforerecruitmentisundertaken.thepersonalspecificationwillidentify bothessentialanddesirablecriteria,whicharerequiredtoperformthedutiesofthe post.theselectionpanelwillusethepersonalspecificationatbothshortlistingand interview. M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 2 of 20

Thepersonalspecificationwillindicatehowtherequirementsofthepostwillbe testedandassessedduringtheselectionprocess. 7.APPLICATIONFORM Allapplicantswillberequiredtocompleteallsectionsoftherelevantstandard applicationform.acurriculumvitaewillnotbeacceptedinplaceofanapplication form. Foronlineapplications,arrangementswillbemadeforcandidatestosignthe declarationwhenattendingforinterview. 8.ADVERTISEMENTS Considerationwillbegivenbythepaneltowherethepostshouldbeadvertisedin additiontothelocalauthoritymedia.advertisementsforheadteachersorassistant HeadteacherswillbeplacedintheprintedmediacirculatedthroughoutEnglandand Wales,exceptwheretheGovernorssecureconfirmationfromtheLocalAuthority thatthesituationisonewherethisisnotrequired. 9.SCRUTINISING&SHORTLISTING Aftertheclosingdateandpriortoshortlistingtakingplace,thedelegatedpanel member(s)willscrutiniseallapplicationforms. Discrepancies,anomaliesorconcernsidentifiedwillbeconsideredduring shortlistingandfurtherinvestigatedpriortointerview.ifthecandidateisselectedfor interview,anyquerieswillbeexploredduringtheselectionprocess. Atshortlisting,thequalifications,experience,knowledgeandskillsofthecandidate willbeassessedagainsttheessentialanddesirablecriteriaoftheperson specification.thefollowingprincipleswillbefollowed: Atleasttwomembersofthepanelwillbeinvolvedintheshortlisting. Shortlistingwillbebasedonlyontheinformationcontainedwithinthe applicationformandletterorarisingfromscrutiny. Thecriteriawillbeconsistentlyappliedtoallapplicants. Applicationswillbemeasuredagainsttheselectioncriteriaandnotother applications. Selectioncriteriamaybeweightedtorecognisemoreimportantaspects. WheretheDisabilityDiscriminationActmayapplytotheapplicant,further advicewillbesoughtinapplyingtheshortlistingcriteria. M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 3 of 20

Molescroft Primary School Anyrequirementforformalqualificationswillbelinkedtotherequirementsof thepost.candidateswillnotbegivenpriority,nordiscriminatedagainst, becausetheyholdahigherqualificationthanspecified. Thereasonsforselectingorrejectingcandidatesforshortlistingwillbe recorded. AcriticalreLappraisaloftheoriginaldocumentationwilltakeplaceifasufficient fieldisnotsecuredbeforereladvertisement. 10.REFERENCES Referenceswillbetakenuppriortointerview.Theschoolhasastandardreference form,whichallreferrerswillbeexpectedtocomplete.whereverpossible,adequate timewillbeallowedbetweenshortlistingandinterviewinorderforreferencestobe scrutinised.if,inexceptionalcircumstances,referencesaretakenupaftertheoffer ofanappointmenthasbeenmade,theselectionpanelwillensurethatthe referencesareobtained,scrutinisedandanyconcernsresolvedbeforethe appointmentisconfirmed. Applicantswillbeaskedtoprovidethedetailsoftworeferees.Onerefereewillbe theapplicant scurrentormostrecentemployer.iftheapplicantisnotcurrently workingwithchildrenbuthasdonesointhepast,detailswillalsoberequestedof thatemployer.referenceswillbesenttoworkbasedaddresses.noopen referencesortestimonialswillbeaccepted,norreferencesfromrelativesorpeople solelyinthecapacityasfriends.(refertotheformforthequestionstobeasked) Therefereewillbeinformedthattheyhavearesponsibilitytoensuretheaccuracyof thereferenceandthatitdoesnot,tothebestoftheirknowledge,containany misstatementsoromissionsandthatrelevantfactualcontentofthereferencemay bediscussedwiththeapplicant. Thenominatedpanelmember(s)willscrutinisethereferencesbeforeinterviewand seekclarificationwerenecessary.anyissueswillbetakenupwiththeapplicant duringtheinterview. Informationprovidedaboutpastdisciplinaryactionorallegationswillbeconsidered inthecircumstancesofeachindividualcaseandwillnotautomaticallyruleoutan applicantbeforetheselectionprocedure. 11.SELECTIONPROCESS Candidatesshortlistedforinterviewwill,whereverpossible,begivenatleast7days writtennoticeoftheprocedure.candidateswillbeinformedwhatselection procedureswillbeincludedintherecruitmentprocessandapproximatelyhowlongit willtake.candidateswillbeaskedtobringallrelevantdocumentationtoverify M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 4 of 20

qualifications,righttoworkintheukandarecognisedformofidentitytothe selectionprocedure.arrangementswillbemadetocopythedocumentationofthe successfulcandidateforretentiononfile. Candidatesshouldbeaskediftheyhaveanyspecificrequirementsthatneedtobe takenintoaccount.wherenecessary,advicewillbesoughtinrelationtomaking adjustmentsunderthedisabilitydiscriminationact. Theselectionprocessforpeopleemployedtoworkwithchildrenwillalwaysinclude afaceltolfaceinterview,evenifthereisonlyonecandidate.theinterviewwill assessthecandidateagainstthejobrequirementsandexploretheirsuitabilityto workwithchildren.thecontentofthequestionswillbeplannedbythepanel beforehandandwillreflecttheguidanceonsaferrecruitmentfromthedfes updatedinjanuary2007.allcandidateswillbeaskedthesamequestionsand exploreanygapsinthecandidatesapplicationform. Theinterviewpanelwillexplorethecandidate sattitudetowardschildrenandyoung people,hisorherability,theschool sagendaforsafeguardingandpromotingthe welfareofchildren,gapsinthecandidate semploymenthistoryandanyconcerns arisingfromtheinformationprovidedbythecandidateand/orreferees. If,forwhateverreason,referenceswerenotavailablebeforetheinterview,the candidatewillbeaskedifthereisanythingtheywishtodeclareordiscussasa responsetothequestionsthatwillhavebeenputtothereferees.theywillbe informedthattheappointmentwillnotbeconfirmeduntilresponsestotherangeof checksandreferenceshavebeenreceived. 12.CONDITIONALOFFEROFEMPLOYMENT Thesuccessfulcandidatewillbeverballyinformedoftheintentiontoofferthemthe post.itwillbemadeclearthatthisdoesnotconstituteaformalofferofappointment andthatanumberofchecksarerequiredbeforesuchanoffercanbemade.any writtencommunicationwillalsomakethisclear. Intheeventthatthecandidatedoesnottakeuptheappointmentanydecisionto offertheappointmenttoasecondchoicecandidatewillbetakenbythewholepanel. Unsuccessfulcandidateswillbeadvisedassoonaspossibleaftertheinterview.All documentationrelatingtotheselectionprocesswillberetainedfor6months. Wheneverpossible,thepanelwillreviewtheprocessandcommunicateanylearning pointstothewidergroupofthoseundertakingrecruitmentfortheschool. Feedbackwillbeofferedaftertherecruitmentprocesstoallapplicantsuponrequest. M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 5 of 20

13.MONITORING&EVALUATION Thispolicywillberegularlymonitoredandreviewedbystaffandgovernorsonan annualbasisatthesametimeasthechildprotectionpolicytoensurethatitis effectiveinhelpingtheschoolrecruit,wellmotivatedstaffwhoshareourethosof safeguardingandpromotingthewelfareofchildrenandyoungpeople. Anynewlegislationordirectiveswillbeincorporatedintothepolicyasnecessary. 14.APPENDICES Standardformsandlettersusedintherecruitmentprocess. M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 6 of 20

RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENT-TEACHING AND SUPPORT POSTS PLEASE TYPE YOUR ADVERTISEMENT BELOW Has the post undergone evaluation through Peodosy? (Support posts) Post Title Hours/Daysperweek(stateiftermtimeonly) ClosingDate (Must be filled in) InterviewDate Temporary/ Permanent? Pay Post Number (to be filled in by Rec Services) SchoolNameandAddress ContactNameandphonenumber(forqueries onadvertplacement,etc) Publicationsadvertistoappearin Dates CostCode Is a boxed advert required? Advert Text Please state any logos required and email them with form. M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 7 of 20

Howtoapply Application Forms available by Isthisarec advertisement? IMPORTANT+ Please+ email+ this+ recruitment+ advertisement+ to+ recruitment.services@eastriding.gov.uk++ Please+ attach+ the+ job+ outline+ and+ employee+ specification+ so+ they+ are+ available+ to+ online+ applicants.+ Some schools prefer to notify applicants in the advertisement that they will be unable to send individual unsuccessful notifications. If you would like the following statement to appear in your advertisement on www.recruiteastriding.co.uk please indicate here. Please note this school does not have the resources to send individual notifications to all applicants who are not shortlisted so if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you should assume you have been unsuccessful. M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 8 of 20

Dear XXXX SAMPLELETTERINVITINGTOINTERVIEW ApplicationforYearxTeachercPostNo. I refer to your application for the above post and am pleased to inform you that you have been selected for interview. Your interview has been scheduled for Friday 18 th June. The interview will be held at xx p.m. Please let us know if you are unable to attend for the interview. The purpose of the interview is to assess your suitability for the post and give both the panel and yourself an opportunity to gain further information before making an appointment. It will be used to seek clarification on information that you have provided in your application form and any relevant issues arising from your references. The selection process and interview questions have been structured around the employee specification and job outline for the post. In addition to your ability to perform the duties of the post, the interview may also explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults including: Motivation to work with children or vulnerable adults Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with vulnerable groups Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours Attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline. Please bring with you to interview original documents as proof of: Identity please bring two documents showing name and date of birth and wherever possible including a photograph e.g. passport, driving licence or birth certificate Change of name if applicable e.g. deed poll, marriage certificate Current address e.g. a current bank statement or utilities bill Educational or professional qualifications required or relevant for the post. Only original certificates or copies certified by the awarding body will be accepted or written confirmation of the qualification from the awarding body. Any foreign language documents must be accompanied by an authorised translation. General Teaching Council registration (for teaching posts) Social Worker registration (for social worker posts) M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 9 of 20

Acriminalrecordsbureaucheckisrequiredforthispost.Theabovedocumentationwill providesufficientdocumentaryevidenceforcompletionofyourcrbform. In addition in order to comply with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and NationalityAct2006,theCouncilneedstoascertainthatallcandidatesforemployment havethelegalrighttoworkinthiscountry.youarerequired,thereforetobringwithyou originalspecifieddocumentsaslistedbelow: Any ONE of the following secure documents: A passport showing that the holder is a British citizen or has a right of abode in the United Kingdom. A document showing that the holder is a national of a European Economic Area country. This must be a national passport or identity card. EEA countries are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Cyprus, Malta, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania and Bulgaria. A residence permit issued by the Home Office to an EEA national. A passport or other document issued by the Home Office which has an endorsement stating that the holder has a current right of residence in the UK as the family member of an EEA national who is resident in the UK. A passport or other travel document endorsed to show that the holder can stay indefinitely in the UK. A passport or other travel document endorsed to show that the holder can stay in the United Kingdom, and that the endorsement allows the holder to do the type of work you are offering if they do not have a work permit. An application Registration Card issued by the Home Office to an asylum seeker stating that the holder is permitted to take employment If none of the above can be produced than you must provide TWO documents in one of the following combinations: Combination1 A document giving the persons permanent National Insurance Number and name. This could be a P45, P60, National Insurance card or a letter from a Government agency And one of the following: A full birth certificate issued in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Ireland. M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 10 of 20

A certificate of registration or naturalisation stating the holder is a British citizen. A letter issued by the Home Office indicating that the person named can stay indefinitely in the UK. An immigration Status Document issued by the Home Office with an endorsement indicating that the person named can stay indefinitely in the UK. Combination2 A work permit or other approval to take employment that has been issued by Work Permits UK. And one of the following: A passport or other travel document endorsed to show that the holder is able to stay in the UK and can take the work permit employment in question A letter issued by the Home Office to the holder confirming that the person named in it is able to stay in the UK and can take the work permit employment in question. Aphotocopyoftheappropriatedocumentswillbemadeandtheoriginalreturnedtoyou immediately.thankyouforyourhelpinthismatter. EastRidingofYorkshireCouncilispursuingequalityofopportunityinemployment.Ifyou haveanyspecialrequirementsregardingaccesstothebuildingwhereyourinterviewwillbe held,pleasedonothesitatetocontactrecruitmentservices.shouldyourequirethe assistanceofaninterpreterorabritishsignlanguagetranslator,thisserviceisalso available. Yours sincerely M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 11 of 20

THEINTERVIEWPROCESS 1. Candidatearrives. 2. Officetocollectdocumentsandimmediately checklistaorlistband checkthat photocopieshavebeentakenofrelevantdocuments. 3. Theaboveformtobeattachedtothecandidatesmasterpackwhichissenttothe Safeguardingpanel. 4. Candidateattends CurriculumInterview. 5. MeanwhileSafeguardingpanelchecktheSafeRecruitmentchecklistparticularlythe BeforeInterviewSection andnoteanyissuesforthe AtInterview sectiontobe dealtwith. 6. Safeguardingpanelcallscandidateforinterviewwhenready. a) AskSafeguardingquestionsnotingpositiveandnegativeindicators b) AskspecificquestionsfromtheSafeRecruitmentchecklist c) Askcandidatestosignformwhereformsweresentelectronically Declarationby Applicant d) Informcandidateand checkonthechecklistofthe L Nosmokingpolicy L Thatanyjobofferisconditionalonreferences,medicalreport,CRBstatus andsubjecttoaprobationaryperiod(nqt sonly) M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 12 of 20

STANDARDREFERENCEREQUEST PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL Dear * Application for the Post of * - Post No. * Applicant: Address: «FIRSTNAME» «LASTNAME» «ADDRESS1», «ADDRESS2», «TOWN», «POSTCODE» The person above has given your name as an employer reference. I would be grateful if you could reply on the pro forma overleaf and return this form as soon as possible in the attached addressed envelope. To assist you, I have enclosed an employee specification. This information is required to assist in reaching a decision on this application and will be treated in strict confidence. Interviews are due to be held on Friday 18 th June 2010 and a speedy reply would therefore be appreciated. This post is exempt from section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975. It is not, therefore, in any way contrary to the Act to reveal any information you may have concerning convictions, which would otherwise be considered as spent in relation to this application and which you consider relevant to the applicant s suitability for employment. Any such information will be kept in strict confidence and used only in consideration of the suitability of the applicant for a position where such an exemption is appropriate. Pleasebeawareofyourresponsibilitytoensurereferencesgivenareaccurateanddo not contain any material misstatement or omission. Relevant factual content of the reference may be discussed with the applicant and you may be contacted for clarificationwhererequired. May I take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your reply. Yours sincerely (Headteacher) M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 13 of 20

EASTRIDINGOFYORKSHIRECOUNCILcREFERENCEREQUEST Name of Applicant: * Post Title: * Post Number: * Provided By: Organisation Name (please print) Position Length of time you have known the applicant: The applicant s period of employment or training with you. From: To: Is/wasthis:FullctimeorPartctime NumberofHoursWorked: Your working relationship to the applicant (e.g. Head teacher, line manager): The applicant s current or last job title or role within your organisation/school, their main duties and level of responsibility (for teachers please state subjects and key stages trained): Reason for leaving your employment (if applicable) e.g. voluntary resignation, dismissal etc. Please comment on the applicant s working relationships with other people e.g. colleagues, children, vulnerable adults, general public, as applicable: M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 14 of 20

Are you completely satisfied that the applicant is suitable to work with children and/or vulnerable adults? If not, please provide specific details of concerns and reasons why you believe the applicant may be unsuitable: Please give details of any disciplinary procedure the applicant has been subject to in which the disciplinary sanction is current, or any involving issues related to the safety and welfare of children or vulnerable adults, whether time expired or not, and the outcome of these: Please give details of any allegations or concerns that have been raised about the applicant that relate to the safety and welfare of children or vulnerable adults or behaviour towards vulnerable groups, and the outcome of those concerns, e.g. whether the allegations or concerns were investigated, the conclusion reached and how the matter was resolved: Please give any other comments on the applicant s performance history and conduct, including performance management issues: Please comment on the applicant s behaviour management expertise: M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 15 of 20

Please comment on the applicant s honesty, punctuality and reliability: M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 16 of 20

With reference to the job details enclosed, please comment on the applicant s suitability for this appointment in terms of ability and standard of work. Please describe any strengths or weaknesses you consider the applicant has demonstrated during their employment especially in relation to the employee specification and: Please add any other information as to the applicants character or background relevant to their suitability for this post: You may wish to attach a separate letter. Universities and Teacher Training bodies may wish to submit standard references for this section. M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 17 of 20

In similar circumstances and with your present knowledge, would you re-employ the applicant/reengage the student? If not, please say why: Attendance/Health Record: Number of days absent due to sickness in last full year or, if employed for less than one year, during the period of employment. Salary Details: Please detail the applicant s salary and benefits. DataProtectionAct1998 Will the applicant receive a copy of this reference or otherwise learn of its contents? YES NO If No would you have any objections to its contents being revealed during the course of the selection process or at anytime in the future? YES NO Signature Date M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 18 of 20

EMPLOYEESPECIFICATIONANEXAMPLE POSTTITLE:"""" JOB2"YEAR"4"TEACHER"" " POSTNUMBER:" " " " Temporary" NO" Permanent" YES" Part"Time" YES" Full"Time" NO" Hours"of"Work:"0.5"p/w" " Essential" Desirable" HowMeasuredDuringRecruitment Experience" " Education/Training Qualifications" " SpecialKnowledge " Awareness"of"the"specific"needs"of"KS2" children." " Qualified"Teacher"Status" Right"to"work"in"the"UK" Understanding"the"Primary"Strategy." Understands"the"principles"of" Accelerated"Learning." Understands"the"principles"and"basis"of" APP." Is"able"to"differentiate"effectively"for" pupils"of"all"abilities." Understanding"of"the"effective"teaching" and"numeracy"and"literacy"in"ks2" Experience"of"teaching"Y2"and/or"Year" 5" Additional"relevant"training"post" qualification" Familiar"with"the"requirements"of"Year"6" re"preparations"for"national"assessment" M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 19 of 20 andselectionprogress Application"Form" Interview" Reference" Documentation"Check" Application"Form" Interview"

Skills " PersonalQualities Working Arrangementsand PersonalAvailability Physical Understands""how"to"effectively"set"and" use"targets"in"the"classroom" Very"good"classroom"practitioner." Familiar"with"the"use"of"Smart"Boards." Able"to"use"ICT"effectively"in"the" classroom." Suitable"to"work"with"children." Good"interpersonal"skills." High"level"of"Communication"Skills." Energy"and"drive"to"meet"high" expectations." Values"the"Learning"Environment"and"is" able"to"use"this"as"an"extension"of" his/her"good"teaching." Has"a"lively"and"vibrant"approach"to" teaching." Available"to"work"three"days"one"week" and"two"days"the"next"for"the"part"time" post." Judged"medically"fit"to"carry"out"all"the" duties" Molescroft Primary School Some"knowledge"of"Spanish"would"be" useful." Additional"skills"which"would"be"relevant" to"the"primary"school"e.g."in"relation"to" Science/Art/Music""but"also"particularly" interested"in"history/geography"and/or" RE." Application"Form" Interview" Reference" " At"interview"motivation"and"attitudes" appropriate"to"working"with"vulnerable" groups"will"be"discussed"along"with"any" issues"arising"from"references." " CRB"check" Available"on"other"days"for"supply"work" if"needed."(part"time"post)" Interview" " Interview,"reference"and"medical"report" " Completed"by:" " Signature:"" "" Date:" " "" M A LONCASTER Head Teacher 09/09/2015 Page 20 of 20