<p> TO: Applicants Head Teacher and .3375 Teacher Position(s)</p><p>FROM: Helen McNaughten General Manager</p><p>DATE: February 2018 RE: Your Application</p><p>Kia ora tatou</p><p>Thank you for your interest in applying for one or both of the 2 teaching positions currently available with the Napier Kindergarten Association. </p><p>Applicants may apply for one or more positions using the one Application Form. This means if you are applying for both positions, you only need to complete one set of application and referees reports to support all of the positions you are applying for.</p><p>Applications</p><p>Each applicant is required to submit the following:</p><p>1. Cover Letter – 1 page with brief information about yourself, your interest in and suitability for the position(s). 2. Completed Application Form. 3. Referees Reports (preferably up to 3 reports to be submitted). 4. EEO Database form. 5. CV (3 page maximum, plus copies of qualifications and First Aid Certificate). </p><p>In addition to the above each application pack will include for information purposes only:</p><p> Person and Position Description for each kindergarten.  Professional Standards and Job Description for Kindergarten Teachers and Head Teachers.  Employment Relations Document.  Referee Consent to use a previous referee report</p><p>Please DO NOT include any original documents in your application. Applications may be typed or handwritten. If handwritten, please ensure the handwriting is clear and legible. Unless specifically requested, your application will not be returned to you. </p><p>We would appreciate careful consideration of the application requirements. Failure to follow these instructions could result in your application being discounted as invalid.</p><p>Methods for submitting an application</p><p>Applications and referee reports may be submitted by email, post or hand delivered.</p><p>Email: [email protected] Post: Napier Kindergarten Assn, P O Box 4298, Marewa, Napier 4143 Hand Delivered: Napier Kindergartens, 66 Kennedy Rd, Napier</p><p>Close Off</p><p>Close off date for all applications and referee reports is 5 pm on Friday 2 March 2018. That means the Association must have received the applications and referee reports by this time. Applications and referee reports received after the cut off will not be considered.</p><p>Referee Reports</p><p>If you have applied for permanent positions with our Association at any time after the 1 February 2017 you have the option of either submitting new referee reports to supp[ort these current application(s) or requesting that we reuse the referee reports submitted with a previous application. If you are reusing previous referee reports you must obtain the consent of referees that it is acceptable to reuse the report (a form is enclosed in the application pack for this purpose). Interviews</p><p>Interviews will not be required for a position if there is an applicant clearly ahead of all other applicants and that person is an existing employee of the Association.</p><p>Interviews may be required for a position where the appointment committee members cannot distinguish an applicant is clearly ahead of other shortlisted applicants or the applicant is not an existing employee of the Association.</p><p>Interviews are required for the Head Teacher position.</p><p>Interviews will preferably be conducted in person, however where appropriate interviews can be conducted via skype. </p><p>You will be notified if you are invited to attend an interview. We anticipate that interviews will be held during the period 19th to 29th March 2018; however interviews may need to be conducted beyond this timeframe. </p><p>Additional Information</p><p>Additional information about each kindergarten can be accessed through our website on www.napierkindergartens.co.nz</p><p>Visiting the Kindergartens</p><p>Applicants interested in visiting kindergartens before submitting an application are invited to do so. Please contact the Head Teacher of the relevant kindergarten first to arrange a suitable time to do so. Please be respectful of the kindergarten program while you are visiting and that there may be relieving teachers currently employed in the positions advertised.</p><p>Appointment of the Best Applicant</p><p>It is our policy that the best applicant is appointed for positions irrespective of whether incumbents may be applying.</p><p>Commencement Date for Appointees:</p><p>The commencement date for all positions advertised is 30 April 2018. A later start date may be negotiated if the appointee is required to serve out a notice period with their current employer.</p><p>Acknowledgement of Receipt of Application </p><p>An acknowledgement of receipt for all applications will be issued after the close off date. </p><p>Outcome of Application</p><p>All applicants will be advised by the 6th April 2018 of the outcome of their application. </p><p>Right of Review or Appeal</p><p>Please note there is no right of review or appeal to appointments made.</p><p>Naku noa, na</p><p>Helen McNaughten GENERAL MANAGER</p>