It takes people from every background to bring out the best in children

How to apply

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To apply for the post, please complete the online application form, and ensure you attach a comprehensive CV and a supporting statement that fully addresses the criteria in Part One of the person specification.

In addition, please write a short paragraph explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please also complete the online equal opportunities monitoring form. This will help NCH to follow the recommendations of the Equal Opportunities Commission, the Commission for Racial Equality and the Disability Rights Commission, that employers should monitor selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved. The information on the form will be treated as confidential, and used for statistical purposes only. The form will not be treated as part of your application.

Online Application Form

We would also be grateful if you could provide us with the details of two referees, and let us know whether you would be happy for us to contact them as part of the process. Referees will not, of course, be contacted without your prior consent.

The closing date for applications is the 27th February 2006

Timetable

Closing date - 10th March 2006
Longlist meeting - w/c 10thth April 2006
Preliminary interviews - w/c 10th April 2006
Shortlist meeting - w/c 17th April 2006
Panel interviews with NCH Nominations Committee - May 2006
Informal meetings at NCH - w/c 1st of May 2006
Final panel interviews - June 2006
Methodist council to formally note the appointment - July 2006

For an informal discussion about this role please call Elizabeth Solaru on 020 7017 0926 or David Fielding on 020 7017 0920.