WATERFORDS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Crθche, Nursery & Primary

 

 

1 Winners Close

Ring Road, Oke Oniti,

Osogbo, Osun State

Dated 7th October 2009

 

Dear Sir/Madam

Application for Employment

I would like to personally thank you for your interest in working for Waterfords International School, Osogbo.

You would find your time with us fun, and eye opening. We aspire to be the leading source of teaching in Nursery and Primary education in Osun State. We aim to bring an innovative style of teaching where children willing to absorb knowledge in a pleasant, comfortable and exciting environment. We desire to instil confidence and responsibility by identifying each child’s gifts, encouraging and motivating each child as an individual. At the end of each child’s stay with us, we hope that we would have nurtured a child who would be well equipped to take on challenges, bring changes to their environment, fit into a leadership role in society, have a global outlook to life and be a leader in his or her field of choice!

To this effect our school is well equipped with teaching and learning tools that bring out a multiplicity of styles of imparting knowledge. It is our assumption that as our teachers teach, they are also learning and improving on their teaching skills. Learning is certainly  a lifelong experience.

Unavoidable, there are challenges in joining any organisation as a pioneer. As a team, working together, these challenges are surmountable. We hope that you will put that into consideration before deciding to work with us.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely

M O Elliott

Margaret Oluwatimileyin Elliott

 

 

 

 

 

 

WATERFORDS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, OSOGBO, OSUN STATE  WWW.WATERFORDSSCHOOL.COM

Nurturing for leadership and excellence!

 

WATERFORDS IINTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, OSOGBO, OSUN STATE

JOB DESCRIPTION
SCHOOL
TEACHER

CREDENTIALS: Holds a teaching license/certificate  with appropriate experience of teaching  children at pre-school through to primary level  or specialty area qualification appropriate to the position sought.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: The teacher must work cooperatively with children and adults; be able to successfully manage student behaviour, follow directions; protect the confidentiality rights of parents and children; support child safety and good self-esteem; model appropriate grammar usage; communicate effectively; possess, use and continue to develop teaching skills which result in expected student achievement. The teacher must be punctual and consistent in attendance. For specialty areas (i.e. Languages, P.E., Music, Library, Sp. Ed., Counselling, Speech, etc.): Specialty area endorsements combined with elementary endorsement may be helpful but not required. Teachers must be willing to work a year-round school calendar and comply with dress code if called upon to do so.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to see, hear and move quickly enough to provide for the safety and instructional needs of children. Must be able to articulate clearly. Must be physically active and interactive throughout the school day (i.e., be able to stand for extended periods of time, stoop, bend, do light lifting, push, pull, step and have good finger dexterity, etc.). Must have emotional coping skills appropriate for the management of student behaviour.

PRIMARY DUTIES: To perform teaching which results in high student achievement and good self-esteem; to contribute to the successful operation of the total school and system program; and to appropriately represent the system and the profession to parents and the community.

ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS:

To follow the locally adopted curriculum guide(s) for the area(s) taught.

To accommodate for varied learning styles and developmental levels within the classroom/program.

To manage behaviour in ways that maximizes learning and the development of good self-esteem.

To plan, prepare, teach, assess, adjust, re-teach and re-assess in order that appropriate documented student achievement results.

To participate in school and system sponsored activities (i.e., parent clubs, fund raisers, field trips, extra-curricular, etc.).

To consult with parents, colleagues and other appropriate individuals or agencies concerned with student achievement, behaviour and development.

To faithfully serve on study, planning and advisory committees as assigned.

To maintain accurate and current student records including but not limited to on-going documentation of progress and cumulative records.

To attend required meetings and accurately complete required reports in a timely manner.

To stay abreast of current trends in the profession and maintain a flexible attitude toward the implementation of new ideas in the classroom/program.

To comply with applicable local, state and federal policies and procedures.

In addition to essential job functions listed above, perform other duties assigned.

STAFF RELATIONSHIP: Directly responsible to the School Headteacher/Principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Term Time, After School Clubs and Tuition,
Holiday Club. Local rate for salary and benefits negotiated

 

 

 

WATERFORDS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Crθche, Nursery & Primary

1 Winners Close, Behind Winners Church, Oke-Oniti, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

EMPLOYMENT APLICATION

State Position Applied For Headteacher, Teacher, Classroom Support, Administrative Assistant

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Are you willing to work part time?

Surname……………………………………….. First name………….………………….….. Middle Name …………………………………………………

Address……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..............................

Date of Birth ………….…/……………/…………   Gender   q  M     q  F       Origin ………………………………………….......................

Marital Status - Single Married Divorced     Children q   Yes     No   q  Children’s Ages ……………………………………………..  

Religion …………………………………………  Do you practise your faith actively?........................................................................

 

National Id …………………………………… Travel Passport  q Yes   q  No  Passport Number………………………………….............

Driving License q Yes     q  No        Driving License  q Yes   q  No  Driving License  Number……………………..………......

Email Address(s) …………………………………………………………………… Mobile Number(s)………………………….……………………………

Education History Starting with most recent

Year _____ to _______      Institution_________________________________________________________

Course/Subjects ________________________________________________________________________

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Qualifications Obtained & Level_____________________________________________________________

Year _____ to _______      Institution__________________________________________________________

Course/Subjects ________________________________________________________________________

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Qualifications Obtained & Level______________________________________________________________

Year _____ to _______      Institution__________________________________________________________

Course/Subjects _________________________________________________________________________

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Qualifications Obtained & Level______________________________________________________________

Year _____ to _______      Institution__________________________________________________________

Course/Subjects _________________________________________________________________________

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Qualifications Obtained & Level______________________________________________________________

Employment History

CURRENT EMPLOYER:                                                            Supervisor:                                                 

Address:                                                                                                                                                      
                                      
                                                                            Street                                      City                  State           

Position(s) Held: __________________     Employment Dates: ______ to                      

 

PREVIOUS EMPLOYER:                                                           Supervisor:                                                 

Address:                                                                                                                                                      
                                      
                                                                            Street                                      City                  State           

Position(s) Held: __________________      Employment Dates: ______ to                     

 

PREVIOUS EMPLOYER:                                                                                                    Supervisor:        

Address:                                                                                                                                                      
                                      
                                                                            Street                                      City                  State           

Position(s) Held: __________________  Employment Dates: ______ to                     

 

Leadership and Volunteering Experiences

List any leadership/volunteer experience you have had:                                                             ________

                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                       

Passions and Strengths

What motivates you? (Write three or four lines on how you like to be encouraged) ____________________

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A daily encouragement for me would be                                               ___________________________

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If I had all day to do something for myself, I would                                                                  __________

                                                                                                                                                                       

 

The most fun I ever had was when                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                                                       

My hobbies are                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                                                       

 

My greatest passion in life is                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                       

One area I am growing in is                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                                                       

The greatest strength I possess is                                                                                                             

My greatest gifts, skills & talents are?                                                                                                     __

                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                       

Do you have any physical handicaps or conditions preventing you from performing certain types of activities?
q Yes     q  No         If yes, please explain                                                                                               

Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
q Yes     q  No         If yes, please explain                                                                                               

Have you ever been accused, arrested or convicted of child abuse, neglect, or a crime involving actual or attempted sexual molestation of a minor or other sexually related crime?
q Yes     q  No         If yes, please explain                                                                                               

Do you use illegal drugs?
q Yes     q  No

Have you ever been hospitalized or treated for alcohol or substance abuse? 
q Yes     q  No

Are there any circumstances involving your lifestyle or your background that would call into question your ability to work with children?
q Yes     q  No         Please explain:                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                                                    

Have you had any painful experiences in your life that have better equipped you or that may hinder you from a productive TEACHING EXPERIENCE with children?
q Yes     q  No

If so, would you like to talk to about this circumstance?
q Yes     q  No

 

 

Why have you decided to apply for work with us? _________________________________________________________________________________________

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ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Next of Kin       ________________________________________________                Relationship ___________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________

Contact Number(s) ________________________    _________  Email________________________________

 

Referees

Please provide the names and contact details of four individuals (not relatives) who have known you for five years or more and who can provide a reference for you. All people listed as references should be informed that you have listed them. References that are acceptable are limited to the following:

Ψ       Present/Previous Employer, Pastor, Lecturer. Professional e. g. Lawyer/Judge, Accountant

 

1.                                             2.                                               3.                                         4.

 

 

 

 

Kindly attach 2 passport and a three quarter photographs

WATERFORDS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, OSOGBO, OSUN STATE  WWW.WATERFORDSSCHOOL.COM

Nurturing for leadership and excellence!