APPLY TO JOIN THE GRADE FACTORY If you're interesting in joining our team, you can either use our upload facility or email us your CV [applications@thegradefactory.co.uk]. Alternatively you can complete our online application form. Once we receive your applications, we aim to get back to you within five working days to let you know whether or not you've been successful. What are we looking for in our educators? We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate the following minimum standards in their applications: Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland. Hold a degree or equivalent qualification with a mininum of 2.2 classification in a subject closely related to the subject they teach. Registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI). Have a minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience, 3 of which must have been in last 5 years. Have examining/moderation experience with a relevant examining board. Can demonstrate a strong understanding of their subject and the requirements of the various exam board specifications for the subjects they teach. Can demonstrate a track record of success at GCSE and/or A Level. Can demonstrate a good understanding of IT with respect to the classroom delivery of their subject. If you can meet these requirements then why not email us your CV or submit a completed online application form today. Personal Information Please complete all fields marked with an * TITLE * Select Mr Miss Mrs Ms Dr Other Please specify: Forename * Previous Surname Street Address (line 1) * Surname * National Insurance Number * Address (line 2) Address (line 3) Town/City * County * Postcode * For addresses without a postcode please enter N/a Email address * Preferred Primary Contact Number * Select Not specified Home Work Mobile Home Phone Number: * Mobile Phone Number: Work Phone Number: Teacher Reference Number * GTCNI Registration Number (if applicable) Education Please enter all qualifications relevant to the role: Do you have an Honours Degree (min 2:2) or equivalent level 6 qualification in a relevant subject? * Yes No Please provide details of your academic qualifications below Course Title * Level of Qualification e.g. BA, MSc etc * Grade/Classification * Course Title Level of Qualification e.g. BA, MSc etc Grade/Classification Course Title Level of Qualification e.g. BA, MSc etc Grade/Classification Professional Qualifications Do you hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland? * Yes No Please provide details of your teaching qualifications below: Please provide details of your other professional qualifications below: Course Title Awarding Body/organisation Subject Teaching Experience Please outline the level of teaching experience you have for each subject Do you have experience teaching at GCSE level? * Yes No Which of the following subjects do you have experience teaching? (tick all that apply) * Art Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computing Digital Technology Economics English Languageuage English Literature French Gaeilge Geography German History Home Economics (Food & Nutrition) Home Economics (Child Development) Irish Mathematics Mathematics (Further) Moving Image Arts Music Physics Physical Education Religious Studies Science - Single Award Science - Double Award Science- Triple Award Spanish Technology and Design Please provide details of this experience * Do you have experience teaching at AS level? * Yes No Which of the following subjects do you have experience teaching? (tick all that apply) * Art & Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computing Digital Technology Economics English Literature French Geography German Government & Politics History Irish Mathematics Mathematics (Further) Moving Image Art Music Physics Religious Studies Software Systems Development Spanish Technology & Design Please provide details of this experience: * Do you have experience teaching at A2 level? * Yes No Which of the following subjects do you have experience teaching? (tick all that apply) * Art & Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computing Digital Technology Economics English Literature French Geography German Government & Politics History Irish Mathematics Mathematics (Further) Moving Image Art Music Physics Religious Studies Software Systems Development Spanish Technology & Design Please provide details of this experience: * Employment History Please enter details of all relevant positions of employment (most recent first): Current (or most recent post first) Job Title: * Employer Name: * Employment Status * Select Full-time permanent Part-time Substitute cover Fixed-term/Temporary Contract Secondment Brief Description of Duties: * Start Date: * Finish Date: * (insert todays date if current post) Job Title: Employer Name: Employment Status: Select Full-time permanent Part-time Substitute cover Fixed-term/Temporary Contract Secondment Brief Description of Duties: Start Date: Finish Date: Job Title: Employer Name: Employment Status Select Full-time permanent Part-time Substitute cover Fixed-term/Temporary Contract Secondment Brief Description of Duties: Start Date: Finish Date: Experience Please provide details of your experience for each of following criteria below: Outline your experience of achieving high standards in the classroom. * Do you have a minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience within the last 8 years of teaching your subject to GCSE or A Level in an 11 to 18 school? * Yes No Please provide details of this experience. References Please provide contact details of two people who would be willing to provide references for you. One of these references should be able to comment on your suitability to work with children/young people in an educational setting and/or your professional ability. One of these references should be your current/most recent employer. Please note that if you have recently changed job, we may take up additional employment references. Prior consent of referees should be obtained (please refer to our GDPR policy for further information on how The Grade Factory will use your personal information). We will only seek references if would like to offer you a position as one of our Educators. REFEREE 1 Title: * Select Mr Miss Mrs Ms Dr Prof Rev Forename: * Surname: * Email address: * Telephone number: * Address Line 1: * Address Line 2: Address Line 3: Town/City: * Postcode: * In what capacity to you know this person? * REFEREE 2 Title: * Select Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Forename: * Surname: * Email Address: * Telephone Number: * Address Line 1: * Address Line 2: Address Line 3: Town/City: * Postcode: * In what capacity to you know this person? * Diversity At The Grade Factory we believe our educators should reflect the diversity of our society and we will take every measure to ensure we choose our team of educators based purely on their qualifications, experience and ability alone. In order that we may monitor our recuitment process to ensure that this remains the case, we would ask if you would voluntarily share some information with us. This information does not form part of the recruitment processes and will be treated in the strictest confidence and will never be shared with any third parties other than to comply with our duties under the Fair Employment and Treatment (NI) Order 1998 (your identity will be kept anonymous). Please indicate your age category: Select Not specified 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 69 and over Prefer not to say Please indicate your gender: Select Not specified Male Female Non-binary Prefer not to say Do you have a disability? * Select Not specified Yes No Prefer not to say What type of disability(s) do you have Physical Mental Sensory or Communication Prefer not to say Not specified Mental Health disability or issue Learning, Intellectual or Social disability Please indicate your marital status: * Select Never married or in a civil partnership Married Same sex civil partnership Widowed/Surviving civil partner Separated/Dissolved same sex civil partnership Other Prefer not to say Not specified Please indicate your religious deomination: * Select Not specified I am a member of the roman catholic community I am a member of the protestant community I am a member of the muslim community I am a member of the Jewish community I am a member of the Sikh community I am a member of the Hindu community I am a member of the Buddhist community Prefer not to say No religion Other religion Prefer not to say Do you have any dependents? * Yes No Number of dependents: Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 or more Please indicate your nationality? * Please indicate your ethnic group: * Select Not specified White Chinese Gypsy or Irish Traveller Roma Indian Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups Black Caribbean Black African Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Prefer not to say Other I have read The Grade Factory GDPR policy and accept the Terms and Conditions outlined in this policy Declaration Please read the following statement carefully, then acknowledge that you have read and approved it by providing the information requested at the bottom of the page. Please note that an esignature is the electronic equivalent of a hand-written signature. I declare that the information contained within this application is true and accurate. I understand that canvassing and/or falsification of information could result in disqualification or dismissal. I understand that this post is (or may be) exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order (NI) 1979. In the event of my application being successful, I consent to the relevant check being made by Access NI, a single history disclosure body, which may include some or all details as listed dependent on the level of check i.e. any record of criminal convictions, pending prosecutions, cautions, informed warnings, details of diversionary youth conferences or bind-over orders against me. I understand that by completing this declaration I am indicating my authorisation for The Grade Factory to approach my current/most recent employer for a reference in the event of an offer of employment being made. Do not complete the following section until you have read the above statement. To signify your acceptance of the above statement, please proceed to enter the information requested in the field below. By entering my eSignature below, I certify that I have read, fully understood and accept all terms of the foregoing statement. Please enter your full name: * How did you hear about us? * Select Leafelt/poster Google Facebook page Facebook page Instagram Page Twitter Page LinkedIn Profile Facebook Ad Google Ad Advertising banner Word of Mouth Student attendance Other I have checked through my application and can confirm that the information contained therein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. 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