BCT Staff Application Form (Part 1)
BCT is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding all learners enrolled on our programmes and appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references being obtained, and an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. All essential aspects of the person criteria must be met in full. This will include qualifications, experience, and other requirements needed to perform the role in relation to working with children and young people.

Candidates will be tested and assessed to ensure that they meet these criteria during the selection process, including their suitability to work with children and young people. During the interview we will fully explore any discrepancies or anomalies in the information provided, or issues arising from references.

By completing this application you are confirming you have read and understood this safeguarding statement. On completion of this form you should receive an 'application submitted' confirmation page as well as an email confirmation. If you do not receive this, the form has not been successfully submitted. If you are unsure please email bcthr@bigcreative.education.
Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss / Mx / Other
Name
Preferred Name
Have you ever used any different names?
Address

Referee Details

Referees must be your 2 most recent employers and will be contacted before your appointment if you give your consent for this. The people you give as your referees MUST have the seniority to answer HR questions about your employment - references will be rejected if this is not the case If you do not have two previous employers because this is your first or second job, please supply references from your university, college or school. Relatives, peers or friends will not be accepted and their references will be rejected.
Can we contact this referee prior to Interview?
Referee 1 Name
In what capacity does this person know you? Must be a senior person with HR responsibility from your current or former employer.

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Can we contact this referee prior to Interview?
Referee 2 Name
In what capacity does this person know you? Must be a senior person with HR responsibility from your current or former employer.
Do you require a work permit?

Education and employment history

Full chronological education and employment history (including any time spent abroad and also part time and voluntary work). For education history please include name of institution and start and end dates. For employment history please include name of employer, job title and key duties, start and end dates, reasons for leaving each role, and explanations for periods not in employment. For safeguarding reasons, applications without a complete history will not be considered.

Qualifications

Please list all qualifications with awarding body and date of award, and all relevant professional development including any relevant training. If your application is successful you will be required to provide proof of qualifications.
Do you have any gaps in employment?
Have you spent over 3 months in the last 5 years living or working abroad?
Are you currently employed?
Do you have any family or other close relationship to anyone currently employed or studying at Big Creative?

Safeguarding & Criminal Record Self-disclosure

I confirm there are no reasons why I should not work with and be allowed unsupervised access to children and / or vulnerable adults
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please confirm if you have any unspent criminal convictions or cautions. If you do have any unspent convictions or cautions please ensure you provide full details in the box below.

Declaration

By submitting this form, I declare that all the information I have given on this application form is true, and that nothing has been omitted. I understand that providing false information is an offence and could result in my application being rejected, summary dismissal if I am in post, and possible referral to the police.

By applying for this position I confirm I have read and understood the privacy notice available at http://www.bcepolicies.com/public-documents/
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