Jordanhill School 45 Chamberlain Road, Jordanhill Glasgow, G13 1SP www.jordanhill.glasgow.sch.uk Telephone: 0141 576 2500 E-Mail: recruitment@jordanhill.glasgow.sch.uk Application for the post of: Teacher of 1. Surname: Initials: 2. Present Address: Post Code: Home Tel No: Work Tel No: Mobile: Home E-Mail: Work E-Mail: 3. NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER: GTCS REGISTRATION NUMBER: FULL REGISTRATION: CATEGORY OF REGISTRATION: DRIVING LICENCE: 4. Academic Qualifications Please list all post-school academic qualifications including degrees, teaching qualification, post- graduate or other academic qualifications. Dates Awarding university, college or accrediting body Qualification gained: title, subject and classification as appropriate Professional Qualifications Please note here any further qualifications or recognition not noted in section 4. Dates Awarding body Qualification gained 6. Career History 6.1 Current, or most recent position Employer’s Name and Address School/work location address Dates From To Position held, duties and responsibilities Salary: £ Period of notice required: Any other additional information regarding this employment. 6.2 Previous Career History List your work history, leaving no gaps, starting with the most recent (except your present position completed in the previous section.) Dates Main responsibilities School/Employer Position Right to Work in the UK 7. Jordanhill School has a legal obligation to ensure that any successful application is legally entitled to work in the UK. Are you eligible to work in the United Kingdom? 8. Protection Of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Are you currently a PVG Scheme Member? If invited for interview you will be required to bring your original PVG Membership Certificate. If No and you are identified as the preferred candidate for this vacancy you will be required to apply for a PVG Scheme Membership. Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a satisfactory PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Jordanhill School. Do you have any relevant convictions or pending criminal proceedings against you? Please give details of any relevant convictions or pending criminal proceedings below: Relevant convictions or pending criminal proceedings: Relevant convictions or pending criminal proceedings: 9. Disability Jordanhill School welcomes applications from applicants who assess themselves as having a disability. The Equality Act (2010) defines a disabled person as someone who has a mental or physical impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on the person's ability to carry out normal day to day activities. Do you consider this definition applies to you? The Disability Confident Scheme means you are guaranteed an interview should you meet the essential criteria for the post. Do you wish to be considered for interview under the Disability Confident Scheme? If called to interview and you have any specific access requirements, please give details below: Use your experiences in your present post(s) and recent other post(s) to outline your suitability for this position under the headings below. While the font size will automatically change to accommodate your text, excessively lengthy applications are counterproductive. Teaching and Learning 10. Qualities as a teacher; curriculum development; communication skills. Professional Knowledge and Understanding 11. Knowledge and understanding of subject; involvement in other curricular areas; wider educational experience. Professional Commitment and Development 12. Examples of CPD and how it has impacted on yourself and the school/pupils. Participation in wider school community. Other Information 13. With particular reference to the job and person specification please give a brief description of how you will fulfil the duties 14. Equal Opportunities Jordanhill School is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to reflect the community we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Jordanhill School is committed to ensuring that fair practices are adhered to throughout the recruitment process. The School’s Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form is located here. Please complete this form to support us in advancing our Equality Policy. The information will not be passed to the selection panel. The information on this form will be used for monitoring purposes only and will play no part in the recruitment process. 15. Data Protection By using this application form, you consent to the processing by Jordanhill School of the information provided, including any information qualifying as personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation and other relevant Data Protection legislation. For full information on Jordanhill School’s Data Protection and Privacy Policies can be found here. Please type your full name in the box below. Signature: Date: If you are a teacher in post, you should ask your Head Teacher to complete a report on you and send both forms to Jordanhill School. If you are unable to do this, please supply the name of a referee /recent employer who can complete the report form. Applicants may attach additional relevant information or one testimonial to this form. Curriculum Vitae should not be submitted.
Student Tutor Job Description Almost all secondary teachers perform the role of student tutor. This is a key part of our Pupil Support system and helps us to support our pupils and connect them to them to the school. The role of the tutor varies from year group to year group Key Functions Tutor time activities (10 minutes per day involving registration and discussing themed activities that are usually linked to our school values or current projects) Monitoring o Attendance monitoring o Academic progress o Review of subject reports o Delivery of first level support o Individual pupil interviews o Supporting course choice processes PSHE o Delivery of Social Education programme o Delivery of Learning Skills programme in specialist subject Parent Contacts o o Interim Parents’ Night In relation to first level support – telephone, e-mail, meetings S:\Personnel\Recruitment\Teaching Posts\Job Descriptions\Student Tutor Remit 2024.doc 1 Commentary 1. The tutor is the primary contact for the pupils. Tutors fulfil the function of being the member of staff who ‘knows the pupil well’. 2. Each tutor group (register class) has 25 pupils. Each of the 4 classes is linked to a single Principal Teacher of Pastoral Care (Head of House) within the school’s vertical House structure. The tutor and the Head of House work as a team to support the pupils and the latter provides advice and support to the tutor. 3. The tutor delivers the Personal and Social Education programme to his/her own tutor group. In addition they are expected to be part of the team delivering aspects of any learning skills programme through their own subject teaching. 4. Each team of tutors meets with their Head of House on a regular basis e.g. every 4 weeks. These meetings normally take place at 3.35pm. 5. In S1 and S3, the tutor or Head of House meets with the parents for 10 minutes to talk through all aspects of the Interim reports issued in term 1 and wider issues of how the pupil has settled into the school or the S3/S4 curriculum. Staff Development It is important to realise that undertaking the role of tutor is an important part of professional learning for teachers and is essential in our delivery of health and wellbeing as a responsibility for all. Skills will develop over a period of time. S:\Personnel\Recruitment\Teaching Posts\Job Descriptions\Student Tutor Remit 2024.doc 2 Objective Specific Objective Range of Tasks 1. Personal Support Attendance • Take an active interest in and monitor the attendance and punctuality of pupils and offer them support. • Promote improvement in attendance and Appendix 1 Illustrative examples of possible levels of involvement in tasks • Collect and monitor absence notes from parent/carers. • Contact parents/carers • Alert PT when attendance or punctuality causes and Late- coming Health Personal welfare punctuality. concern. • Refer appropriate cases to PT. • Take an active interest in the health and well- being of pupils and offer them support. • Communicate with support staff and PT so that records can be kept up to date. • Refer appropriate cases to PT. • Alert PT when an apparent health issue causes concern. • Take an active interest in the personal welfare of • Be aware of any change in the general well-being pupils and offer them support. of pupils and alert PT. • Be aware of staff duties and responsibilities regarding child protection issues. • Refer appropriate cases to PT. 2. Curriculum Curriculum and Timetable • Take an active interest in the curriculum and timetables of pupils and offer them support. • Refer appropriate cases to PT. • Highlight issues relating to curriculum and timetable e.g. when a change in a subject rota is to take place, room displacements during examinations, forthcoming option choice programme. Dealing with lost timetables, how to find classrooms. New teachers. Learning and Teaching • Take an active interest in the teaching and learning of pupils and offer them support. • Checking homework diaries/school planners to see if there are any issues arising with S:\Personnel\Recruitment\Teaching Posts\Job Descriptions\Student Tutor Remit 2024.doc 3 • Encourage pupils to raise standards or maintain high standards. • Advise pupils on assessment and examinations. • Refer appropriate cases to PT. homework. Inquiring ‘how things are going’. • • Asking pupils how they are progressing e.g. how did your test go When is your assignment in Geography due? • Advise on basic study skills, pupil queries about exam arrangements etc. Encourage exam preparation. S:\Personnel\Recruitment\Teaching Posts\Job Descriptions\Student Tutor Remit 2024.doc 4 3. Vocational Support Careers Education • Take an active interest in the careers education of pupils and offer them support where appropriate. • Refer appropriate cases to PT. • Be aware when careers interviews or careers exhibitions are taking place and encourage pupils to attend. • Be prepared to answer pupil questions on careers as class teachers have always done. 4. Personal and social education 5. Development of a positive school ethos Education Industry Activities Vocational activities • Take an active interest in the EIL activities in which their pupils are involved and offer them support. • Encourage pupils to take part in EIL activities. • Be aware of when Work Experience placements are scheduled and express an interest in pupils’ placements. • Take an active interest in pupil’s vocational • Encourage pupils to take part in University or activities. College open days. • Encourage pupils to take part in vocational activities. • Delivery of PSE in accordance with school policy. • Encourage good citizenship e.g. good habits, self- General • Promote the development of a positive school ethos. Behaviour management Recognition of achievement • Take an active interest in the behaviour of pupils, encourage good behaviour and offer them support. • Encourage pupils to adopt positive attitudes. • Refer appropriate cases to PT. • Take an active interest in the achievements of discipline, respect for others, work ethic, responsibility, reliability, honesty, attitudes etc. • Encourage pupils to use their homework diaries/planners and monitor the use of the diaries/planners. • Contact with parents/carers e.g. using homework diary/planner. • Encourage pupils to follow the school dress code. • Encourage pupils to follow the school behaviour code. pupils and encourage them to increase achievements or maintain high levels. • Promote communication with parents/carers by issuing school newsletters, information abut S:\Personnel\Recruitment\Teaching Posts\Job Descriptions\Student Tutor Remit 2024.doc 5 Safety and security- anti-bullying, etc • Take an active interest in pupils’ safety and security and offer them support when appropriate. • Participate in arrangements for pupils’ safety and security. • Promote and encourage pupil awareness of personal and whole-school safety and security. • Refer appropriate cases to PT. parents’ meetings etc. • Read out school bulletins/newsletters and support school in matters that require teacher support. • Encourage pupils to take part in school initiatives eg charity efforts, extra curricular events etc Inform PT of outstanding achievements. • S:\Personnel\Recruitment\Teaching Posts\Job Descriptions\Student Tutor Remit 2024.doc 6
CLEANER – JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES General The position of Cleaner at Jordanhill School is one of responsibility, requiring a person of high standards, service and efficiency. The duties include the day to day cleaning of the diverse school estate and buildings, as well as vehicles, to include vacuuming, polishing, dusting, mopping and use of commercial cleaning equipment. Cleaners form part of the Facilities team in school and report to the Facilities Manager. Job Description and Duties Daily Duties • Thorough cleaning of areas allocated to the required standard/specification, as directed, using correct techniques and cleaning equipment. • Undertaking training in use of methods, materials and equipment, as instigated by the Facilities Manager. • Working safely using correct warning signs, protective clothing and safety equipment, being mindful of hazards to other staff and pupils. • Compliance with the Health & Safety practices of the School. • Safe removal of litter and waste to allocated disposal points daily, taking particular care with liquids, broken glass or other substances, which may be unsafe to other staff or pupils. • All floors to be thoroughly swept with special attention being paid to corners of rooms and • areas underneath furniture and fittings. Locking and unlocking windows and doors as directed. Windows to be open when sweeping is in progress. • Rooms, stairs and corridor walls to be dusted. Furniture to be polished. • Emptying vacuum cleaners and buffer vacuum bags. • All toilets, urinals, sinks, wash hand basins and showers must be cleaned and disinfected every night. An adequate supply of toilet paper, paper towels and soap to be maintained. • Any marks or writing on walls of rooms, corridors, toilets etc. to be removed and any damage or breakages to be reported to the Facilities Manager or duty Janitor. • Replenishing supplies of toiletries etc. as directed. Wastage of cleaning materials should be avoided. • Ensuring the Facilities Manager or Duty Janitor is aware of low stock levels of materials and equipment for which you are responsible. • Ensuring all containers of cleaning agents are correctly labelled before use and are used safely and in compliance with manufacturers written instructions and that all chemicals are securely stored away when not in use. • Cleaning and checking all equipment used after use, checking cables for wear and tear and storing away in a suitable safe area; notifying Facilities Manager or Duty Janitor of any faults found or of any defective electrical sockets, lighting, vandalism etc., in your cleaning area. • Doors must be locked, windows secured and lights extinguished on leaving rooms/premises. • Ensure mops, cloths etc., are washed and left to dry as appropriate. • Assist in keeping chemicals and cleaning materials and equipment storage areas in a clean and tidy condition. • Covering on a rota basis for absent colleagues when required, which may involve some changes in hours/times. Deep Cleans • Undertake cyclical deep cleaning which encompasses a range of activities including: o All walls to be swept down. o Woodwork and walls to be washed down. o Electric light shades to be washed. o Floors to be scrubbed, where floors have been sealed, resealing may have to be done. o Furniture to be washed and polished. School Vehicles • Internal cleaning, removal of litter and hoovering of school vehicles CLEANER – PERSON SPECIFICATION Post Summary of Role Cleaner The position of Cleaner at Jordanhill School is one of responsibility, requiring a person of high standards, service and efficiency. The duties include the day to day cleaning of the diverse school estate and buildings, as well as vehicles to include vacuuming, polishing, dusting, mopping and use of commercial cleaning equipment. Cleaners form part of the Facilities team in school and report to the Facilities Manager. Criteria Education, Training, Qualifications Skills Knowledge Health Other Desirable Training in various aspects of H&S associated with cleaning. Experience of cleaning in a professional/work environment. Experience of buffing and vacuuming equipment. Evidence App. Form Certificates App. Form Interview References Working knowledge and familiarity with commercial cleaning techniques. Service driven. App. Form Interview App. Form Interview References App. Form Interview References Essential Ability to understand and comply with work instructions (written and verbal). Methodical approach to cleaning. Ability to follow manufacturers’ instructions with regard to cleaning equipment and chemical usage. Applicants must be physically fit and able to undertake the range of duties outlined in the job description and duties. Has an ability to work alone or as part of a team. Shows an enthusiastic and positive manner. Demonstrates a flexible approach to the needs of the school and facilities team. Able to deal with all types of cleaning which may involve dealing with bodily fluids on occasion (suitable protective clothing will be supplied). Competencies Communication Motivation Customer Orientation Attitude Self-Development Essential Able to communicate clearly in a way that people understand. See the importance of sharing and communicating well. Keen to do things well and work steadily to meet targets. Enjoy challenges and works well when time is short or when things are difficult. Treat customers fairly and consistently in a professional, polite manner and provide a high quality service on time. Happy to embrace and engage in new ideas and ways of working and is able to see the good that change can bring. Keen to join in training and keep up to date with changes in skills and knowledge required. Desirable Evidence App. Form Interview References App. Form Interview References App. Form Interview References App. Form Interview References App. Form Interview References Sort out enquiries and problems promptly, keeping customers up-to- date. Can go that extra mile to exceed customer expectations. You offer support to colleagues based on what you know. You seek out chances to learn and develop. References will be taken up post-interview with the applicant’s consent if they are being actively considered for the position. Satisfactory completion of a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Record will be required prior to taking up post as well as evidence to support eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.