SAFER RECRUITMENT POLICY

The Noble Brains Academy strongly affirms that every child has the right to feel secure and safe from abuse and harm. It is on this principle that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils in our care. The Safe Recruitment of staff in schools is the first step in this process and is at the centre of each stage during the recruitment process.

Responsibilities:

The ultimate responsibility for recruitment and selection lies with the Head of School. The Head will:

Ensure the relevant senior staff involved in the selection will be fully conversant with this Policy.
Ensure that every 2 years, the Head and relevant senior staff undergo Safer Recruitment training.
Ensure a consistent and equitable approach to the appointment of all school staff.
Ensure all relevant equal opportunities legislation is adhered to and that appointees are not discriminated against on any grounds.
Ensure the recruitment process demonstrates a professional approach by dealing honestly, efficiently and fairly with all internal and external applicants.
Ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.

The selection board will:

Ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position.
Ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently.
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, recommendations and guidance including the local/international statutory guidance on Keeping Children Safe in Education, Codes of Conduct.

Pre-recruitment Procedure

The objective of the recruitment process is to attract, select and retain staff who will successfully and positively contribute to the future development of the School. Nobel Brains Academy considers the first experience an individual has as important; therefore, the experience should be positive and all those responsible for recruiting will:

Leave a positive image with unsuccessful applicants.
Give successful applicants a clear understanding of the post and what is expected of them.
Reduce the risk of a bad selection decision that may cause management problems in the future or may not meet the school’s commitment to safeguard children and young people.

Job Description and Person Specification:

We will provide an accurate job description and person specifications for all posts. They should include the individual’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children.

The job description should explicitly:

The person specification should:

Include the qualifications and experience and any other requirements needed to perform the post.
Describe the competencies and qualities that the successful candidate should be able to demonstrate, in addition to a candidate’s ability to perform the duties of the post.
Should also explain that if the applicant is short-listed, any relevant issues arising from his/her application or references will be discussed at interview.
Must include reference to actions which can be taken if any information on the Teachers Application Form, CV or covering letter or subsequent references is later proved to be false (this should also be included on the Teachers Application Form).

Advertising:

We will ensure equality of opportunity, as the School will advertise all vacant posts to encourage as wide a field of applicants as possible. Posts will also be advertised on the school website and school social media sites. However, in some circumstances, reputable recruitment agencies can be used. Any advertisement will make clear the school’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Noble Brains Academy also accepts CVs from interested candidates via email: recruitment.nobleschools@gmail.com.

Candidate Information Pack:

When a candidate sends the completed Teachers Application Form, CV & cover letter, the admin team will send the ‘Living in Tenerife’ information. Only upon receipt of an applicant confirming their interest, will the Information Pack be sent to them. The pack includes:

08087060924

08034170422

07081704260

nobleschools.edu.ng@gmail.com