Job Application Form
Completed applications should be returned to the school at the following
address:
All Saints Academy, Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17
5BL
Applications can also be returned by e-mail to:
SECTION 1 - POST DETAILS
Insert post details
Job Title: Teacher of Humanities History with RS
Closing Date: 15TH May 2025
Please write in capital letters in black ink or type, do not include a
CV.
This application form has been designed to exclude information
that might lead to discrimination. Please refer to the
accompanying guidance notes when completing your application.
SECTION 2 – PERSONAL DETAILS
Title: MR First forename: Alastair
Other forename:Anthony Surname: Groom
Former Surname: Other names:
Address line 1: St Andrews Address line 2: Turi
School, Kenya
Town: Molo County: Nakuru
Postcode: Private bag Country: Kenya
20106
Home Phone No.: Resident at this address since (Date): Aug
+254 718151548 2014
Mobile Number: +254 Work Number: +254 718 151548
718151548
Email Address: alastairgrooom91@[Link]
Please note correspondence regarding your application may be
sent to your e-mail and/or postal address. Applicants who have not
heard within 21 days of the closing date are thanked for their
application and are asked to assume that it has been unsuccessful
on this occasion.
SECTION 3 - PERSONAL DETAILS CONTINUED
Are there any restrictions to your residence in the UK which might affect
your right to take up employment in the UK? Yes
No /
If Yes, please provide details:
If you are successful in your application would you require a work permit or
visa prior to taking up employment? Yes
No /
Have you ever lived and/or worked outside of the UK? Yes / No
If Yes, please provide details:
Do you hold a Certificate of Good Conduct for your time spent abroad?
Yes / No
If yes, please provide the country and date of issue: Kenya Apr 2023
Teaching staff only: Do you hold a letter of professional standing for any
countries where you have worked as a teacher? Yes
No /
If yes, please provide the country and date of issue:
Insert your National Insurance N W 3 7 5 4 9 0 D
Number:
SECTION 4 – SOURCE OF APPLICATION
Where did you see the vacancy advertised? Please specify: Church times
website
SECTION 5 – SECONDARY EDUCATION
Detail here any qualifications held (continue on a separate sheet if
necessary).
Subject Qualification Grade Month and
Year
obtained
(Mandatory)
Maths GCSE C Aug 1986
Eng Lit GCSE B Aug 1986
Eng Lang GCSE C Aug 1986
French GCSE C Aug 1986
Religious Studies GCSE A Dec 1987
History GCSE B Aug 1986
Geography GCSE C Aug 1986
SECTION 6 – FURTHER EDUCATION
Detail here any Further Education/Vocational/Professional
Qualifications/Other Qualifications held or currently being studied
(continue on a separate sheet if necessary).
School, Subject Qualification/ Grade Year
College or Level Obtained /
University Examination
Date
West Kent History A level C Aug 1988
college of
Further Governme A level C Aug 1988
Education nt and
Politics
A level D Aug 1988
English
Literature
Saint History BA 2:II Aug 1991
Davids
University
college,
London
Aberystwyt History PGCSE Pass Aug 1995
h
University
All Nations Biblical Diploma Pass 2013
Christian and
college, intercultur
Open al Studies
University
SECTION 7 – COURSES
Please give details of recent significant in-service training courses
etc. attended. (Continue on a separate sheet if necessary).
(Teaching Roles Only - Newly Qualified Teachers are invited to
outline key elements of their course).
Organising Nature/Title of Course Dates
Body
EDUCARE Online certificates in Safeguarding of 2023-
children, Anti bullying, Cyber bullying, 2025
Racism, sexism, chilld abuse, duty of
care, Child safety with the internet,
neglect, self harm, building robust child
mental health , Safe use of ICT in schools,
INSETS Teaching neuro diverse children 2024
specializing in bringing the best out of
children with ADHD
INSETS Lesson planning, Clear Schemes of work, 2024-
effective course outlines and Programs of 2025
study, effective, helpful marking and
feedback
SECTION 8 – MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Institute Grade of Enrolme Examinatio Expiry date
Membership, nt date n date
Membership
Number
SECTION 9 – REGISTERED COUNCILS
Are you registered with the Institute for Learning? Yes No
If you have answered Yes, please provide your Registration
number
Teaching Roles only:
Teacher Reference 9540563
Number:
Current salary point: Level 9
Date QTS awarded: 1995
Induction period Yes/ No Date of Aug 1995
completed? completion:
If you have Not yet started Term 1 completed
answered No, Term 2 completed
please select the Exempt
appropriate option:
SECTION 10 – EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Have you previously worked for or are currently working for Dales
Academies Trust? (An employee is defined as someone who is paid directly
by the Trust and does not include those working in a voluntary capacity or
via an agency)
Yes No /
Manager’s name and job title: Job Title:
Place of work: Employment start date (Month/YYYY):
Employment end date Reason for leaving (if applicable):
(Month/YYYY)
(if applicable):
Number on roll (teaching roles Age Range (teaching roles only):
only):
Employee reference number:
SECTION 11 – PRESENT OR MOST RECENT EMPLOYMENT
Name of Employer:
Kidato International School
Local Education Authority: Nairobi
Address line 1: Address line 2: James Gichuru Road
16
Town: County: Nairobi
Nairobi
Postcode: Country: Kenya
NR15 OJS
Post held: Head of Humanities Grade: 9
Number on roll (teaching roles only): Age Range (teaching roles only): 9-
150 16
Date of appointment (Month/YYYY): Salary: 15,000 dollars per month
Aug 2020
Notice Required: Telephone number:
Weeks/Months 2 weeks +254 792173748
Leave date (if applicable- Reason for leaving (if applicable):
Month/YYYY): Searching for further job
Aug 2025 opportunities.
Summary of current job role; duties and responsibilities
Form tutor year8
Teacher of PSHE Year 8
Head Of Humanities department (History and Geography) teaching 22
lessons per week regularly reporting to head, leading departmental
meetings. Lesson observations, Checking on colleagues paperwork meeting
of deadlines delivery of curriculum
Leader of staff meetings
Events coordinator and chair with overall oversight of all school functions
and events. Recently oversaw the organization of the school Christmas
Cantata Easter fun day Commemoration of academic achievements fayer.
SECTION 12 – PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
List all your previous jobs (most recent first). Identify and account
for any gaps in employment.
Name of Employer:
Address line 1: Kidato International Address line 2: James Gichuru Road
School
Town: Nairobi County: Nairobi
Postcode: NR15 6JA Country: Kenya
Post held: Head of Humanities
Job Role Summary:
Head of Humanities
Grade / Salary: 9 15.000 usd Date from (Month/YYYY): 08/2021
Date to (Month/YYYY):06/2025 Reason for leaving (if applicable):
exploring new opportunities
Name of Employer
Address line 1: St Andrews Turi Address line 2: Turi
Town: Molo County: Nakuru
Postcode: Private bag 20106 Country: Kenya
Post held: Head of Humanities
Job Role Summary: To teach 22 lessons a week of History and
Mathematics to years 5-11. To produce engaging and excellent lessons and
to mark and feedback regularly to the pupils. To write reports at half term
and end of term .
Grade / Salary: 25,000 US dollars Date from (Month/YYYY): 08/2021
Date to (Month/YYYY): [Present Reason of leaving (if applicable):
Seaching for new roles and
responsibilities.
Name of Employer:
Address line 1: St Andrews, Address line 2: Turi
Preparatory school.
Town: County: Nakuru
Molo
Postcode: Privatec bag 20106 Country: Kenya
Post held: Teacherof Humanities
Job Role Summary:
To teach inspiring and engaging Humanities lessons to pupils aged
9-13. To run uniformed organizations, be Head of House and run
the inter house quizzes. To lead assemblies on different Christian
themes and to be part of the anti bullying committee and help
with pastoral care across the school.
Grade / Salary: Date from (Month/YYYY): Aug 2014
Date to (Month/YYYY): July 2021 Reason of leaving (if applicable): To
be a father and to be a proactive
parent.
Name of Employer:
Address line 1: Dean close school Address line 2: Shelburne road
Town: Cheltenham County: Gloucester-shire
Postcode: Gl51 6HE Country: United Kingdom
Post held:
Job Role Summary:
Grade / Salary: level 9 45,000 Date from (Month/YYYY): Aug 2004
pounds per year
Date to (Month/YYYY): July 2014 Reason of leaving (if applicable): To
pursue a new job opportunity in
Kenya.
Please provide details for any gaps in your employment history
when you have not been in education, training or employment.
Please list dates and the reason (i.e. travel, parental leave, etc.)
Gaps in employment (including dates (Month/YYYY))
I do not have any employment gaps
SECTION 13 – REFERENCE OF PRESENT OR MOST RECENT
EMPLOYMENT
Please give the name and addresses of two referees (not relatives) one of
whom should be your present employer (or last employer if not currently
employed). If you are in, or have just completed, full time education, one
referee should be from your College/University.
Title: DR First forename: Lionel
Other forename: Surname: Cooper
Address line 1: 39 Address line 2: Riara road
Town: County: Nairobi
Nairobi
Postcode: Country: Kenya
Telephone number: +254 701 Email address:
841355 lionelfrleek@[Link]
Occupation: Deputy Head
Academic
Relationship to you? A close Do you give permission for referees to
personal friend and mentor be contacted prior to an offer of
employment being made?
Yes / No
Please note your referee should ideally be a previous line manager
or someone in a position of authority.
SECTION 14 – REFERENCES
Title: Mrs First forename: Elizabeth
Other forename: Surname: Chama
Address line 1: Kidato International Address line 2: James Gichuru Road
School
Town: County: Nairobi
Nairobi
Postcode: Country: Kenya
Telephone number +254 728 Email address:
091779 headteacher@[Link]
Occupation: Teacher
Relationship to you? Do you give permission for referees
to be contacted prior to an offer of
She is my current headmistress employment being made?
Yes / No
SECTION 15 – DECLARATIONS AND CONSENTS
Are there any reasonable adjustments that you would require to enable
you to participate in the interview/assessment event if you were selected
to attend?
Are you related to any member or Yes No /
employee of the Trust?
If you answered ‘Yes’, please provide details
Are you related to a member of the Yes No /
School Governing Body?
If ‘Yes’, please provide name(s) &
relationship:
I understand that canvassing of any Yes / No
Governors, Trustees, Members or
Officers of the Trust in connection
with this appointment will disqualify
me.
Has any previous employer expressed concerns and/or taken any
action, whether informal/ formal (including suspension from duty)
on the following: (Include any investigations or actions taken by
your professional body)
Capability or work performance Yes No /
Please provide details:
Disciplinary Yes No /
Please provide details:
You are only required to declare live disciplinary sanctions unless they
relate to safeguarding (see below)
Safeguarding Yes No /
Please include details of any allegations which have been made against
you and how these have been categorised. Any disciplinary sanctions
relating to safeguarding must also be declared, including those which have
expired for disciplinary purposes.
Are there any dates when you would Yes No /
not be available for interview in the
near future?
Please provide details:
Please state the date on which you 01 Sept 2025
could take up duty if appointed
Do you hold a current driving Yes No /
licence?
Driving licence number
Driving licence type Paper Photo
Date valid from (DD/MM/YY)
Issue Country
What type of licence is it? (e.g. full,
provisional, HGV, PSV)
Do you have use of a car? Yes No /
I declare that the information Yes / No
contained in this application form is
correct and understand that the
Trust will request to see proof of
qualifications at the time of
interview.
I consent to the Trust recording and Yes / No
processing the information detailed
in this application. Dales Academies
Trust will comply with their
obligation under the Data Protection
Act 2018.
SECTION 16 – SUPPORTING EVIDENCE
Please ensure that you have read carefully the job description and
person specification for the role that you are applying for. In this
section you are required to detail how your knowledge, skills and
experience evidence that you meet the requirements for this post
as detailed in the person specification and advertisement.
Shortlisting and appointment to this post will be based on your
ability to meet these requirements.
First, let me start by saying how passionate I am about teaching in
general and teaching History and Religious Studies in particular.
Even though I am currently teaching lust History up to IGCSE level
in my current post I have a wealth of experience in teaching
Religious Studies up to IGCSE in the past.
I have a wealth of experience in teaching the British Cambridge
National Curriculum and my last set of results witnessed a 77%
grade average at IGCSE level.
I am interested in your school because it is a Church of England
based school. I am an active member of the Church here in Kenya
and am a very active and vibrant Christian here in my local
community in Kenya.
I believe I am an outstanding teacher able to deliver lessons at
pace full of vibrant learning accessible to all abilities. I have
outstanding subject Knowledge having taught for 30 years. I feel I
can teach lessons of consistently high standards. I have good
organizational and communication skills and that I am innovative,
creative and enthusiastic.
I have a track record of being able to deliver results and am always
willing and able to contribute to the broader life of the school.
If you submit this form via email you are declaring that the
information stated is true and accurate.
I confirm that the information that I have provided in support of
this application is complete and true and understand that
knowingly to make a false statement for this purpose will be
judged as serious misconduct, which may result in dismissal, or
may be a criminal offence.
Signature: …………AA GROOM……………………………………………...Dated:
……10/05/2025……………………...
Please return all completed applications to the school address
SECTION 17 – EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING
Dales Academies Trust is committed to equality in employment.
The Trust’s aim is to ensure equality for all existing and
prospective employees. In line with this Dales Academies Trust are
required to publish work force data.
In order to assist the Trust with this aim please provide the
information below in monitoring recruitment procedures for which
your co-operation would be appreciated.
The information will not form part of our short listing, and will be
separated from your application form upon receipt. The
information provided will be used for statistical and monitoring
purposes and to help us to develop our policies and practice and
will be treated confidentially and be subject to the provisions
under the current Equality Legislation and Data Protection Act.
Applicant ALASTAIR GROOM
name
Post applied History and Religious Studies teacher
for
Closing date 15th May
Gender Male / Female
Prefer not to disclose
Please note: the categories below are taken from the 2001 Census.
The Trust is required to use this format for its monitoring
exercises.
What is your ethnic group? White British / White Irish
White Other Mixed: White and
Black
Mixed: White and Black African
Mixed: White and Asian
Asian or Asian British
Asian or Asian British: Indian
Asian or Asian British: Pakistani
Asian or Asian British: Bangladeshi
Asian or Asian British: Other Asian
Black or Black British: Caribbean
Black or Black British: African
Black or Black British: Other Black
Chinese or Other Ethnic Group
Other
Please specify
Do you consider yourself to have a Yes No /
disability as described by the
Equality Act 2010?
Date of birth 17/12/1970
APPLYING FOR A JOB WITH DALES ACADEMIES TRUST
IMPORTANT ADVICE ON COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION
Your application form plays an important part in your selection. Please
ensure you address all the essential requirements listed in the
specifications. The following advice should help you to complete the
application form as effectively as possible.
Data Protection
The information that you state on this application form will be used by the
Trust to consider you for a job vacancy. To find out about how we use your
personal data for the purposes of recruitment please see our Privacy Notice.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
The post you are applying for requires you to have an enhanced Disclosure
and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children, with a
barred list check if you work in regulated activity. This check for disclosure
of criminal history will include spent convictions, pending prosecutions /
current court proceeding and police enquiries.
Should you be shortlisted, you will be asked to disclose details of your
criminal history, in line with DBS filtering rules, prior to your interview. This
information may be discussed with you at your interview in order to assess
job related risks, but we emphasise that your application will be considered
on merit and ability and you will not be discriminated against unfairly.
Failure to disclose this information will result in any offer of employment
being withdrawn.
Please also see the policy statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders
below.
Information in Support of your Application
Every post advertised is supported by a full person specification. The
specification lists all the essential skills, experience and qualifications which
are necessary for the job and the criteria against which you will be
assessed, both through your application form and at interview.
As part of the application process, you may have been asked to
demonstrate within this application form how you meet some or all of the
criteria or key competencies outlined in the person specification. Rather
than simply repeating your career history, look at the skills and experience
required by the job and provide evidence that you possess them by giving
specific and detailed examples which include a focus on outcomes and
on your own contribution to the scenario. Try to use different and varied
examples wherever possible.
When completing these sections, do not forget the skills and experience
you have gained outside full-time work. Outlining your previous work
experience or other responsibilities may help you to uncover skills which
you have taken for granted and which are clear signs of your ability to do
the job.
Canvassing
You must not try to influence a member of the school’s Local Governing
Body or Trustee, to act in your favour, as this will disqualify you. If you are
related to a Governor/Trustee you must indicate this in the relevant section
of the application form.
Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders
1. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which
are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions)
Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure
and Barring Service (DBS), this Trust complies fully with the DBS code
of practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly.
2. This Trust undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject
of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other
information revealed.
3. This Trust can only ask an individual to provide details of convictions
and cautions that it is legally entitled to know about. Where a DBS
certificate can legally be requested (where the position is one that is
included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions)
order 1975 as amended, and where appropriate Police Act
Regulations as amended) this Trust can only ask an individual about
convictions and cautions that are not protected.
4. This Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff and potential
staff, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation,
responsibilities for dependents, age, physical/mental disability or
offending background.
5. This Trust has this written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders,
which is made available to all DBS applicants at the start of the
recruitment process.
6. This Trust actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the
right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from
a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
Candidates are selected for interview based on their skills,
qualifications and experience and criminal record information is only
requested from short-listed candidates.
7. A disclosure is only requested from the DBS after a thorough risk
assessment has indicated that one is both proportionate and relevant
to the position concerned. For those positions where a criminal record
check is identified as necessary, all application forms, job adverts and
recruitment briefs will contain a statement that a DBS certificate will
be requested in the event of the individual being offered the position.
8. This Trust ensures that all those who are involved in the recruitment
process have been suitably trained to identify and assess the
relevance and circumstances of offences.
9. This Trust also ensures that they have received appropriate guidance
and training in the relevant legislation relating to the employment of
ex-offenders, e.g. the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
10. At interview, or in a separate discussion, this Trust ensures that an
open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any
offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position.
Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the position
sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
11. This Trust makes every subject of a criminal record check submitted
to DBS aware of the existence of the code of practice and makes a
copy available on request.
12. This Trust undertakes to discuss any matter revealed on a DBS
certificate with the individual seeking the position before withdrawing
a conditional offer of employment.
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