Job application pack

BUTTERFIELD PRE SCHOOL

Butterfield drive

Eaglescliffe

Stocktonon Tees

01642 788499 / 07534355999

jobs@butterfieldpreschool.co.uk
Job Application Pack

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
Private and Confidential
Please complete in block capitals
Position applied for
FOR THIS POSITION AN ENHANCED CRIMINAL RECORD DISCLOSURE WILL
BE REQUIRED
A. PERSONAL DETAILS
FULL NAME:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE HOME:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
MOBILE:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email:
example@example.com
Place of Birth:
Nationality:

B. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

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ANY OTHER TRAINING UNDERTAKEN WITH DATES

C. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Please list in reverse order all the organisations for which you have worked

C. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Please list in reverse order all the organisations for which you have worked

Rows	NAME AND ADDRESS OF EMPLOYER	DATES	DATES	JOB TITTLE AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITI ES	SALARY	REASON FOR LEAVING
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Please use this area to provide details on any gaps in your employment plus and non work related history

D. HEALTH
ARE YOU IN GOOD HEALTH? YES/ NO If no, please give further information
HAVE YOU EVER SUFFERED FROM A SERIOUS ILLNESS OR MAJOR OPERATION? If yes, please give details
E. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
DO YOU HAVE A CURRENT FULL DRIVING LICENCE?
DOES YOUR LICENCE HAVE ANY ENDORSEMENTS?
IF YES, PLEASE GIVE FURTHER INFORMATION
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIMINAL OFFENCE? (which is not a spent conviction under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Legislation) Yes / NO If yes, please give further information
DO YOU HAVE ANY COMMITMENTS WHICH MIGHT LIMIT YOUR WORKING HOURS? Yes / NO If yes, please give further information
ARE YOU WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME AND WEEKENDS WHEN REQUIRED?
SALARY RANGE EXPECTED:
HAVE YOU HAD A SUPERVISORY ROLE BEFORE?

Person Specification for Play worker
Essential Experience/Skills
1. Experience of work/play with children aged between 0-11 years old in a similar environment.
2. Have relevant qualifications
3. Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.
4. Awareness of what constitutes 'good quality childcare'.
5. Interest in the play and emotional needs and planning play, arts and sports activities for children aged between 0-11 years.
6. Commitment to working within an equal opportunities framework.
7. Ability to provide warm and consistent care to all children attending the scheme.
8. Ability to understand and meet children's needs including those of children with special needs.
9. Understanding of health and safety issues that affect the day to day running of childcare services.
10. Experience of working as part of a team and ability to work with others collaboratively and supportively.
11. Good physical and emotional health, and the ability to work on own initiative.
12. Have a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and SEND
13. Is willing to work within organisational policies and procedures and to met the standards of the role.
14. Has knowledge of Child development
15. Has up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and the protection of children and young people.

F. ABOUT YOU
PLEASE GIVE DETAILS OF YOUR REASONS FOR APPLYING FOR AND INTEREST IN THE POSITION
PLEASE TELL US WHAT YOU HAVE ACHIEVED/DONE ABOVE AND BEYOND YOUR CURRENT JOB ROLE IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.
Personal StatementUsing the person specification provided in your application pack, please demonstrate using examples your suitability for the position you are applying for.

G. REFERENCES
Please give the names and addresses of two referees who are not related to you, who we can approach for a confidential assessment of your suitability for this post.
NOTE: One of these should be a previous employer

G. REFERENCES

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Please note that we will contact these referees if you are short listed for the post and will seek a reference before interview. Also in relation to work with children we will seek information about any past disciplinary issues relating to children and/or child protection concerns you may have been subject to. If you have any concerns about this please contact N.Fish on 01642 788499
If called for interview, are there any special arrangements we would need to make to assist your attendance?
If yes, please give further information:
Please answer the following question and enclose with your returned application form
What would you want to see, hear and feel in the Nursery that would convince you that good practice was taking place?

DECLARATION OF APPLICANT
PERSONAL DECLARATION
The position for which you are applying involves contact with children and young adults and is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974 and all subsequent amendments (England and Wales). For these positions you are not entitled to withhold information about police cautions, 'bind over's', or any criminal convictions including any that would otherwise be considered 'spent' under the act.
Have you ever been convicted, cautioned or reprimanded off any offence?
If yes please give details on a separate sheet and attach it to this form in a sealed envelope marked 'confidential disclosure'.
For the purpose of the data protection act 1998, I consent to the information contained in this form and any information received by or on behalf of Butterfield Pre School relating to the subject matter of this form, being processed by them in administrating the recruitment process. I declare that the information I have given on this form is complete and accurate and that i am not banned or disqualified from working with children nor subject to any sanctions or conditions on my employment imposed by the independent safeguarding authority, the secretary of state or a regulatory body. I understand that to knowingly give false information, or to omit any relevant information, could result in the withdrawal of any offer of appointment, or my dismissal at any time in the future, as possible criminal prosecutions. I understand an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS will be required for this position. I consent to the Company processing the information I have provided on this form for the purpose of recruitment and I understand that it will be retained for as long as is necessary for the Company to comply with its statutory obligations.
Signed:
Date:

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Job Application Pack

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

A. PERSONAL DETAILS

B. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

C. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

D. HEALTH

E. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Person Specification for Play worker

Essential Experience/Skills

F. ABOUT YOU

G. REFERENCES

DECLARATION OF APPLICANT

PERSONAL DECLARATION