Working at Wells Cathedral School

Cleaning Assistant

Working at Wells Cathedral School Graduate Sports Assistant CONTENTS

Introduction from the Principal

General information about the school

The leadership at Wells Cathedral School

Working At Wells Cathedral School

Music at Wells

Job description

Pay and remuneration

The school site

Safer recruitment

Application and recruitment process INTRODUCTION FROM THE PRINCIPAL

It is a school where people are able to discover themselves and then to be themselves to the ‘An inspiring very best of their abilities. Our visitors comment education in a on the amount which our pupils expect to musically alive and achieve in very busy lives whilst succeeding also beautiful in acquiring serenity and calm. All this happens environment as a because of the remarkable Wells Cathedral brilliant foundation School family of pupils, parents, staff and for life.’ governors. And it happens because everyone who works or volunteers at the school knows that we must always look for ‘bespoke’ solutions “Esto quod es” - be what you are - is as good a for challenges, that one size never fits all, and school motto as any I know. The success of that spending time sorting out a negotiated and Wells Cathedral School lies in the fact that it positive outcome will always save time in the does so many different things to such a high long run! standard, and thus supports its pupils in being themselves, not in a passive but an active sense. Above all, music is at the heart of everything that Many good schools do some of the things that we do at Wells. Not all our students are at Wells Wells does, and many do them very successfully. because of music. You don’t have to play an Wells is the only school I know which does all of instrument to flourish at Wells. But music them. provides a model of work, practice, rehearsal and performance that can enhance any We are an academic school with high and enterprise or programme of study. It provides realistic expectations of our pupils; a school with beauty, challenge, aesthetic, intellectual and a specialist Music Faculty which makes us one of spiritual stimulation and fulfilment whether one the government’s five assisted Specialist Music is playing it or listening to it. It wakes us up and it Schools in England and Scotland; a Cathedral calms us down; it gives us ideas and expands our Choir School; a school with a history of high imagination. standards in drama and in art as well as a specialist mathematics programme; a school In fact, of course, the chief reason why all this which plays both individual and team sport to a happens is because all who work in the school, high standard; a school with a long history of and most especially those who teach and care established and successful co-education; a for its pupils, are able themselves to be what they school which welcomes day and boarding pupils are to the best of their abilities. I want the school alike, and regards them as being dependent on to provide you with the environment and each other; a school where families can find support that you need to do this; we all must continuity of education from the nursery work together to make it so. We need it to be a through to the sixth form if that is what they ‘brilliant foundation for life’ for everyone within want and need; a school which puts a high the community. priority on developing the qualities of leadership and confidence which lie within everybody; a school which does some very modern things in some very old and often very beautiful buildings - and all this in a lovely and tranquil place with the roots of our aims and ethos in a stunning and vibrant Cathedral. Elizabeth Cairncross, Principal GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL

In the senior and junior schools, including the Our co-curricular programme enables all pupils nursery, there are approximately 570 and 200 to try everything once and pursue what they pupils respectively, of whom nearly 275 are enjoy. We want them to continue to play boarders. The full age range is 3 to 18, and competitive sport, or enjoy robust fitness transfer from the junior to the senior school is at activities, or challenging outdoor adventurous Year 7. The school is one of the most successful activity, or take part in amateur dramatics or and long standing fully co-educational dance once they have left school. We do this independent schools in the country with an through encouragement, support and coaching overall gender mix close to 50:50. to enable them to make the most of what they have chosen to pursue. The school is internationally famous as a specialist music school - one of five in UK within Almost all upper sixth pupils leave for higher the Department of Education (DfE) Music and education courses; typically many each year go Dance Scheme, which supports intensive on to Oxford or Cambridge and other Russell musical training in an all round educational Group universities, and many to music college or environment for pupils whose parents would be conservatoire in the UK or elsewhere, with unable to afford it otherwise, and who have both significant scholarships (often the musical talent, flair and potential. This music specialism equivalent of a place at Oxford or Cambridge). involves some 170 students in intensive instrumental and related training – and many The building programme of recent years has others in playing at every level. Each year about both introduced new buildings and developed twelve means-tested DfE-aided places (there are old ones. The Cook building in the Laundry 80 in the whole school) are awarded to pupils of Garden was opened in March 2010 to provide outstanding musical ability; most of our mathematics classrooms and social and play ‘specialist’ musicians have an individually space for children in the lower school. In adjusted academic timetable. The approximately October 2016 we completed a three building 40 choristers of Wells Cathedral are pupils in the project which included Cedars Hall, an arts school, and they follow a specialist music performance building and concert hall, a sports programme as long as they are singing in the pavilion, and our new maintenance building. Our choir. All this contributes to the ‘musically alive beautiful Georgian buildings are subject to a environment’ about which we speak in the rolling programme of redecoration and school’s ‘dream’. refurbishment.

The curriculum at the Early Years Foundation About 16% of students across the whole school Stage and across the junior school places great are from overseas and are recruited by word of emphasis on the arts; Art, Dance, Drama and mouth, by agencies specialising in this work or Music have a prominent place in school life. because of their musical talent. About 50% of Throughout the whole school the co-curricular our boarders are from overseas. programme is rich and varied, and focused on the best all-round education for individual The school has a Christian foundation which has pupils. Drama, dance, theatre studies and art all existed since AD 909 to educate the choristers of flourish and are key elements of both the core Wells Cathedral as it still does today for both the and co-curriculum. Maths participation and boys’ and the girls’ choirs. The cathedral is the achievement is very high at every level and focal point for our communal worship. All those especially at GCSE and A2 level in both maths working at the school in any capacity need to be and further maths. More than half of the 200+ in sympathy with its christian tradition and sixth form take maths and around a quarter take ethos, and to view worship in this beautiful, further maths. The school is also pioneering a historic building as a spiritual opportunity within Specialist Maths Scheme to parallel our the community, whether they are people of any Specialist Music expertise. faith or none. Nikolaus Pevsner, the eminent architectural historian, wrote that Wells can award-winning architect Eric Parry within the boast the most beautiful square mile in the curtilage of a Heritage Landscape, and which is whole of the British Isles. The school sits in the packed with the latest acoustic and audio-visual heart of this city, as it has done for over 1100 technology. Despite its location in the centre of years, occupying buildings ranging from grade I the city, the school has over 40 acres of gardens, listed buildings of over 800 years in age and grounds and sports facilities, which boast some steeped in ecclesiastical history, to the very spectacular backdrops and what is widely modern. The modern includes the latest acknowledged to be one of the most beautiful addition to the site, Cedars Hall, by cricket grounds in the south west. THE LEADERSHIP AT WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL

The leadership of Wells Cathedral School is made up of a number of overlapping groups:

The Executive Team is made up of: Principal: Elizabeth Cairncross Head of Senior School & Vice Principal: Dr Andy Kemp Bursar: Peter Knell Head of Junior School: Julie Barrow Director of Music: Mark Stringer Director of External Relations: Mark Coote The Executive Team is responsible for long term strategy for the whole school.

The Leadership Team is made up of all the members of the Executive Team as well as: Assistant Head (Pastoral & Co-curricular): Arthur Mayhew Assistant Head (Teaching & Learning): Alex Battison Assistant Head (Digital Strategy): Simon Balderson Head of Pre-Prep: Janet Bennett Director of Admissions & International Recruitment: Ashley Deacon The Leadership Team is responsible for specific strategic and operational direction.

In addition to these two high level strategic teams, there are a number of additional groups responsible for strategy in their specific areas such as the Senior and Junior School Leadership Teams, Management Team, and the Operations and Calendar Committees. WORKING AT WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL

The Wells Year There is an autumn break of two weeks. Wells is one of the very few independent schools to have moved to a six-term year and this has Advent Term given the pattern of the school year a The first week of the Advent term usually sees a consistency and rhythm. Our terms tend to be firework display on Cedars Field. This shorter than maintained sector schools largely spectacular is provided for the boarding because we have school on Saturday mornings community but day pupils and families are for pupils from Year 9 upwards. always welcome.

Michaelmas Term AS subject assessments for the lower sixth take The academic year normally begins in the first place at the beginning of this term. There is a week of September. The term is six weeks long second exeat after three weeks, before a busy and allows routines to develop and pupils to end to the term. Typically on the final Sunday of settle. There is an exeat weekend for all pupils at term there is an advent service in the cathedral the end of the third week. The whole school which all full-time staff attend, and to which community join together in the annual Wessex parents can be invited. The service is followed by Walk for Save the Children. The last week of the a party in the Cedars Hall which is organised by term sees the first major concert of the year held the Parents’ Association. The final week of term in the cathedral. The term formally ends at 9.00 includes the annual pre-prep nativity play, and am on a Saturday morning and this allows for a the junior school’s highly anticipated Christmas full day’s work on the Friday since there is no Celebration in the cathedral. There are also need for pupils to leave early. The boarding major outreach concerts in the cathedral in houses remain open on Friday night and which pupils from schools throughout Somerset transport to Heathrow and central London can are invited to participate. be arranged by the school for the Saturday morning. Junior school pupils in years 5 and 6 set off for a residential trip. The Christmas holiday lasts three or four weeks. Epiphany Term Trinity Term The term begins in the early days of January. The term sees internal and A2 examinations and Highlights of the term include the Promenade the completion of AS and GCSE examinations. It Concerts in the cathedral in late January and a is also the time for internal examinations for senior school production of either a play or a pupils in Year 10 and tests for pupils in the lower musical. The term ends with the second major school. This term also includes the junior concert of the year performed by the symphony school’s swimming gala exhibition afternoon, orchestra in Wells Cathedral, often featuring one and the junior school’s major drama production, of the concerto competition winners. and often includes the lower school production. Later in the term there are a number of There is a short holiday of a week. expeditions both academic and adventurous, associated with this time of year. The last week of Lent Term term includes a number of celebratory events: The Lent term includes the pre-prep production the Parents’ Association Jazz Picnic, the Cricket in the Ritchie Hall. The term ends in late March. Festival, including matches against the Old Boys and the MCC, the Sixth Form Ball, the Junior The Easter holiday is three weeks long and will School Sports Day and Speech Day, culminating normally include the Easter weekend. in the third major concert for the symphony orchestra. The final day of the year begins with a Whitsun Term service in the cathedral before a prize giving at The term begins in mid to late April. The school’s which the Principal and a guest of honour jazz orchestra is often featured in a concert in address the parents. A buffet lunch is served in Strode Theatre. The term is dominated by GCSE the marquee and the day ends with a Ball and AS examinations. organised by the Parents’ Association.

There is a week-long holiday based on the Whitsun bank holiday. The Wells Week Life outside the Classroom Every morning students register either in their The school pays above the state sector salary houses, for pupils in the upper school and Year scales in recognition for the extra commitment 9, or in their tutor groups for students in Years that is required by staff who work in a seven day 7-8. Junior school pupils register with their form a week school. For example most staff undertake teacher each morning. On Monday there is a an evening duty or equivalent in a boarding short service in the cathedral for senior school house; doing duties around the school during the pupils. Every morning of the week apart from school day on a rotation bases; covering lessons Saturday there is either a tutor period or a school when asked; contributing to the sports assembly. There are five academic lessons programme and the co-curricular programme. during the day with a break after the second lesson. Lunch is from 12.40 to 1.50 pm for senior All members of staff are expected to contribute pupils and from 11.45 to 12.40 for junior pupils. to life outside the classroom. Sport plays a major Each lesson is one hour long for senior pupils part in the life of the school. There is a full and 50 minutes for junior pupils. There are six programme of sports fixtures for both girls and lessons a day. Academic lessons finish at 3.55 boys. The main sports played are rugby, hockey, pm; games lessons normally finish around 4.30 football, cricket, athletics and tennis for the boys, pm. School buses leave at 5.15 pm. and hockey, netball, tennis, athletics and On Saturdays there are three lessons in the rounders for the girls. For those boarders not morning followed by sports fixtures. There is no involved in sports fixtures on Saturday Saturday school for junior pupils or students in afternoons, the school arranges a wide and Years 7 or 8, with the exception of some sports varied programme of boarders’ activities. The fixtures. The school operates a two week convention that operates at the moment is that timetable. staff who coach teams typically do two terms of Saturday afternoon commitments. Staff who do The day continues after the end of academic not coach sports teams supervise boarders lessons with team practices, clubs and activities, activities on a rotational basis throughout the drama rehearsals and much more. Tea is served year. from 5.40 pm. Homework for boarders in the senior houses begins at 7.00 pm and lasts for In addition to sport, the school runs an extensive two hours. For boarders in the junior house it co-curricular programme. Drama and the lasts for one hour. performing arts are very strong at the school. The CCF (Combined Cadet Force) is very popular, Saturday lessons begin at 8:45am for those in as is the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, with many Year 9 or above, with the teaching day finishing students completing their bronze, silver and gold at 12:10pm, followed by various sporting fixtures, awards each year. Public speaking thrives, with or boarders activities for those not playing in a teams competing in local and regional competitive fixture. competitions. In summary there are a variety of clubs and societies run by staff that take place Academic Matters during the school day. There is also an extensive All full-time teachers will be in charge of a tutor school trips programme both within the UK and group of around 10-15 students. Towards the end to Europe and beyond. Recent destinations of each term a report or assessment is given to include Iceland, Germany, Hong Kong, China, each student which will then be discussed in South Africa, Sierra Leone and Nepal. tutor groups and also staff grades meetings. As well as teaching their own academic discipline, most teachers are timetabled to teach both games and activities. MUSIC AT WELLS

Wells is unique among both independent Special Provision: schools and music schools, in offering a These are students who want the intensive specialist music programme within the context musical focus delivered to specialists and often of a regular school. We believe this offers have the same aspirations but are not yet ready benefits to every student in the community, to be considered for specialist status, or who whether or not it is their prime focus. wish to follow a less intensive scheme allowing them to balance a heavier academic load. The scale and volume of activity in the music faculty is immense, and well beyond that of any Choristers: other similar school. Approximately 2,000 music The boy and girl choristers (Years 4-9) sing the lessons are delivered per week from a staff of highest vocal part in the choir of Wells over 90, most of whom are Visiting Music Staff Cathedral, the other parts being provided by 12 (VMS). The VMS draw their ranks from very adult singers - the Vicars Choral and Choral distinguished teachers who have or have had Scholars. Their programme of work is intensive active careers in the world of professional music, and demanding, involving rehearsals (known as some travelling great distances to teach at the ranks) before and after school most days, and school. requires them to sing at evensong several times a week as well as singing in the cathedral for the There are more than 200 concerts per year. Most major church festivals during the breaks. of these are delivered within the school in either Cedars Hall or Quilter Hall, but a substantial Generalist Musicians: number take place in the city, region and This is the category for all other students in the beyond. In recent years touring outside the UK school who may have come to Wells to pursue has been a regular feature. other interests and whose primary passion may not be music. They may enjoy music through There is an extensive and innovative programme their experience at the school both within and of musical outreach aimed at sharing our outside the curriculum. These students choose expertise with a wider community at all levels. to take instrumental/vocal lessons with our VMS when they enter the school and as a result are Every student engaging in music at Wells is given engaged in ensembles and concerts. In our a musical status. experience, their musical progress is often accelerated and there have been examples of Specialists: ‘general musicians’ who have developed into These are highly gifted, talented and committed ‘specialists’ during their time at Wells. We individuals - some of the finest musicians, for encourage all students to support each other by their age, from anywhere in the world. Specialist attending performances as ‘active’ listeners, as status is achieved through competitive audition we do likewise with sporting and other events. and some of these students are funded through the government funding provided by the Music All in all a substantial majority of students are and Dance Scheme (MDS). Their prime focus is a involved in applied music to a greater or lesser pre-professional training in music leading to degree and every student will encounter music studies at a conservatoire in the UK or abroad in the classroom and school environment, and, ultimately, a career in music. The school whether as a player, singer or as a listener in our currently has around 80 students on fully funded weekly music assemblies. Around a third of the MDS places at the school, as well as many others senior school have music as a significant part of who are either self-funded or partially funded their programmes, being either specialist or through school bursaries. special provision students. An uncompromising approach to standards for the most gifted, Specialists’ timetables are tailored to combine alongside an inclusive and wide ranging offer for practice with academic work, and are enriched all, poses many challenges for anyone working at with concerts and master classes covering the Wells. Expectations derived from working in whole range of musical experience. The very normal schools often have to be re-calibrated or high standards demanded and sustained at the suspended here. school stem from the calibre of staff and visiting teachers. Wells has close links with many leading It can be helpful to conceptualise the training of conservatoires. Specialists can participate in over specialists, special provision, and to some extent 50 different ensembles and are offered choristers, along the lines of preparing elite performance opportunities in this country and athletes. It is certainly the case that what is abroard. Our students will need your help, but considered to be an extracurricular activity at a one of the best ways to understand what they are normal school is reversed at Wells. Music is trying to achieve is to hear them perform! central to the lives of many and their very reason for being at this school. To give context to this, The musical community at Wells is unique. most specialist and special provision musicians Every child in the school has access to a range of would be expected to do a minimum of 2 to 3 musical activities that no other school can offer. hours of practice a day on top of their academic As students, they are taught by highly skilled studies. music teachers, many of whom are regular performers themselves. As performers, there is a Flexibility and patience will be key to supporting wealth of opportunities from instrumental and students. In practical terms this is because there vocal ensembles to regular musicals. As listeners, will be times when students need to miss they hear performances given by some of the academic lessons or other activities to pursue best young musicians in the country. part of their music programme. JOB DESCRIPTION

Cleaning Assistant/Domestic Cleaner

Reports to: Domestic Services Coordinator (DSO) (or through the House Matron in a Boarding House) Prime Function: To clean and maintain all designated areas to the standards required and in accordance with set work schedules.

Key Responsibilities: Duties:

● To be punctual and record start and ● To clean designated areas, working in a finishing times on time sheets provided. safe and hygienic manner and following These should only be signed by Matron set instructions. (for House Domestics) and by Domestic ● To fulfil from time to time other Services Manager (for non house additional duties as requested by the Domestics). The exceptions to this are House Matron or DSO. Unsolved Music school, and St Andrews Lodge. problems will be dealt with by the DSO ● To maintain a hygienic and neat ● To report immediately any incidents, fire, appearance. theft, loss, damage or other irregularities ● To work in a safe and hygienic manner and take such action as may be and assist colleagues to do likewise. appropriate or possible. ● To ensure that all equipment used is ● To work during school holidays, as cleaned regularly, maintained in a safe required to maintain standards during condition and stored correctly in periods of “lettings. designated areas after each session of work. This Job Description outlines the duties for the ● To attend any training as required. time being of this post to indicate the level of ● A domestic cleaner is not specifically responsibilities. It is not a comprehensive or designated to one area of the school and exclusive list and duties may be varied from time can be moved if circumstances prove this to time, which does not change the general to be necessary. character of the job or the level of responsibility. Person Specification

Qualifications Promoting Safeguarding and welfare of ● Good standard of education children and young persons Application form/Interview ● Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible, and with whom you Experience and Knowledge come into contact. ● Experience of working within a similar ● Be aware of and comply with policies and establishment procedures relating to child protection, ● Experience of working in a multitask health, safety and security, confidentiality environment and data protection, reporting all Application form/Interview concerns to an appropriate person. ● Be aware of, support and ensure equal Skills and Abilities opportunities for all. ● Good communications skills both verbal ● Contribute to the overall and written ethos/work/aims of the school. ● Ability to follow procedures ● Appreciate and support the role of other professionals. Application form/Interview ● Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required. Personal Attributes ● Participate in training and other learning ● A caring, helpful and considerate activities and performance development approach towards pupils, visitors and as required. staff ● Assist with pupil needs as appropriate ● Must demonstrate a pleasant disposition during the school day. at all times ● Must be trustworthy, a good time keeper and demonstrate flexibility ● Motivated and capable of using initiative ● Act calmly and quickly in an emergency ● Ability to work alone and as part of a team ● Ability to priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines ● General good health and physical fitness – must be able to lift bend and stretch frequently Application form/Interview PAY & REMUNERATION

Pay Spines: Staff are trusted and supported within an Wells Cathedral School operates on a nine point environment which places great emphasis on pay spine for teachers, and pays above the state regular improvement and engagement in a broad sector equivalents, with separate allowances for range of professional development activities to promoted posts. suit individuals' needs. Initiatives are innovative, research-informed and, wherever possible, Staff Children: collaboratively designed and run. This all helps Staff are encouraged to send their children to the to keep Wells' staff at the vanguard of school, if they so wish, through a combination of international teaching and learning development benefits. The school currently offers a discount and enable personal development to be a whole on school fees for members of staff. Additionally school, cultural, priority. the school has a system in place which allows staff to pay their children’s school fees through a Where is Wells Cathedral School? salary sacrifice scheme enabling them to reduce Wells Cathedral School is situated in the rural the cost by paying the majority of the fees before south west of England. Major air, rail and road tax. Please contact Georgina Hodkinson (HR links are all within easy reach. Bristol Manager International Airport is 30 minutes away from [email protected]) for Wells and has regular scheduled flights to many more details about these options. international destinations.

Accommodation: The nearest train stations are Castle Cary (25 We are unfortunately unable to offer mins by taxi), Bath Spa (40 mins by taxi) and accommodation to most staff, and, therefore, the Bristol Temple Meads (40 mins by taxi). opportunities for staff accommodation are tied to a small number of senior roles in addition to The City of Wells: boarding roles such as House Parent or Assistant Wells is the smallest city in England. Adorned by House Parent. It is sometimes possible to the cathedral and adjoining buildings the city is combine a post with a boarding role which very popular with tourists. Wells itself boasts a might include accommodation. If you are large number of restaurants catering for most interested in exploring this possibility please ask tastes and wallets. There is a leisure centre with a us about this during the interview stage. heated indoor swimming pool. Squash courts are available in Shepton Mallet. Wells has its own Staff Development: three screen cinema complex. Bristol and Bath Wells is an incredibly exciting, unique and are a short drive away. transformational place to work, live and learn. THE SCHOOL SITE

Wells Cathedral School sits on the edge of the city centre of Wells, but forms a central part of the city. With school buildings interspersed with private properties. An overview of the school site can be seen in the map shown below: SAFER RECRUITMENT

Wells Cathedral School fully recognises its ● Adopting a code of conduct for all staff responsibility to safeguard and promote the Child Protection Code of Conduct for welfare of the children and young people in their Staff. care. This responsibility encompasses the ● Establishing a positive, supportive and following principles: secure culture in which children can learn and develop, together with a school ethos which promotes in all pupils a ● To protect children from harm (maltreatment). sense of being valued, listened to and respected. ● To prevent impairment of children’s health and development. ● Including in the curriculum, activities and opportunities for PSHE which equip ● To ensure that children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the pupils with the skills they need to stay provision of safe and effective care, thus safe from abuse and radicalisation, and enabling those children to have optimum which will help them develop realistic life chances and to enter adulthood attitudes to the responsibilities of adult successfully. life. ● Providing pastoral support that is accessible and available to all pupils and The whole school addresses its commitment to ensuring that pupils know to whom they these principles through ensuring all reasonable can talk about their concerns. measures are taken to minimise the risk of harm to children’s welfare. These include: Equal Opportunities Wells Cathedral School is committed to ● Ensuring safer recruitment practice. providing equality of opportunity for all. The ● Ensuring through training that all school will not discriminate either directly or teaching and non-teaching staff are indirectly on grounds of gender, marital status, aware of and committed to the race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or Procedures. age (please refer to separate policies for full details). APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Application form If you are currently working with children, on Applications will only be accepted from either a paid or voluntary basis, your current candidates completing the enclosed application employer will be asked about disciplinary form in full. CVs will not be accepted in offences, including disciplinary offences relating substitution for completed application forms. to children or young persons (whether the disciplinary sanction is current or time expired), Candidates should be aware that all posts in the and whether you have been the subject of any school involve some degree of responsibility for child protection allegations or concerns and, if safeguarding children, although the extent of that so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary responsibility will vary according to the nature of procedure. If you are not currently working with the post. Please see job description for the post. children but have done so in the past, that previous employer will be asked about those Accordingly this post is exempt from the issues. Where neither your current nor previous Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and employment has involved working with children, therefore all convictions, cautions and your current employer will still be asked about bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’ your suitability to work with children, although must be declared. you may where appropriate answer not applicable if your duties have not brought you into contact with children or young persons. Where appropriate the successful applicant will be required to complete a disclosure from the You should be aware that provision of false Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and at the information is an offence and could result in the appropriate level for the post. application being rejected or summary dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and possible We will seek references on shortlisted referral to the police and / or the DfE Children’s candidates and may approach previous Safeguarding Operation Unit. employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications, before interview. Invitation to interview Conditional Offer of Appointment: Pre-Appointment If you are invited to interview this will be conducted Checks in person and the areas which it will explore will Any offer to a successful candidate will be conditional include suitability to work with children. upon:

● Receipt of at least two satisfactory references (if All candidates invited to interview must bring documents confirming any educational and these have not already been received) professional qualifications that are necessary or relevant for the post (e.g. the original or certified copy ● Medical questionnaire of certificates, diplomas etc). Where originals or certified copies are not available for the successful ● Verification of identity and qualifications candidate, written confirmation of the relevant qualifications must be obtained from the awarding ● A Disclosure and Barring service check will be body. initiated All candidates invited to interview must also bring with them: ● A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check

● A current driving licence including a ● Verification of professional status such as GTC photograph, a passport and a full birth registration, QTS Status (where required), NPQH certificate ● (For teaching posts) verification of successful ● A utility bill or financial statement showing completion of statutory induction period (applies to the candidate’s current name and address Proof of national insurance number (NI card, those who obtained QTS after 7th May 1999) P45 or P60) ● Where the successful candidate has worked ● Where appropriate any documentation or been resident overseas in the previous five years, evidencing a change of name such checks and confirmations as the school may require in accordance with statutory guidance Please note that originals of the above are necessary. Photocopies or certified copies are not sufficient. ● Verification of medical fitness in accordance with DfE Circular 4/99 Physical and Mental Fitness to Teach of Teachers and Entrants to Initial Teacher Training

● Satisfactory completion of the probationary period Note:

Where a candidate is found to be on the Children’s Barred List or Vulnerable Adults Barred List, or the DBS Disclosure shows s/he has been disqualified from working with children by a court: or an applicant has provided false information in, or in support of, his/her application; or, There are serious concerns about an applicant’s suitability to work with children, the facts will be reported to the police and/or the DfE Children’s Safeguarding Operation Unit. CONTACT DETAILS

Georgina Hodkinson HR Manager Wells Cathedral School College Road Wells Somerset BA5 2SX

Telephone: 01749 834244 Email: [email protected]