All questions must be answered.

APPLICATION FORM PRIMARY PRINCIPAL/VICE-PRINCIPAL POST

1.

PERSONAL DETAILS

TITLE (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms):

Mrs

FORENAME:

Annette

SURNAME:

Ward

TR NO:

099769

GTC NI REG NO:

1358151

NAT INS NO:

JL710530C

HOME ADDRESS:

41 Quarter Road,

Camlough, Newry, Down

Post Ref:

DR1605/0020/E0006

School:

St Paul's Primary School

Post:

Principal

Closing Date:

25/05/2016 12:00

ONLINE APPLICATION

POSTCODE:

BT35 7EY

TEL NO:

07756894617

Reference: DR1605/0020 / E0006

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2a. PROFESSIONAL TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS

Date of
School/College/University

Award

Qualifications obtained and grades(Include main

(dd/mm/

degree subject and any subsidiary subject(s))

yyyy)
St. Mary's University
College, Strawberry Hill

30/06/2001

BA/QTS Primary (Religious Studies and Theology)

2:2 Sub. Subject: Science, Physical Education

2b. ADDITIONAL AND RELEVANT AWARD BEARING QUALIFICATIONS

Date of
Award

College/University

Qualifications, subjects and grades

(dd/mm/
yyyy)

RTU- PQHNI

01/04/2016

Accepted on to course, commencing Sept. 201

3. RE QUALIFICATION
Do you hold a recognised Religious Education

Yes

Certificate?
If YES, institution from

Life-Light Study, Vicarage

which obtained

Road, Warwickshire

Reference: DR1605/0020 / E0006

Year

2001

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4. CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Please provide details of continuous professional development in the last five years

5. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (All gaps in employment must be accounted for)

(Beginning with most recent post) - Dates/Experience must be clearly outlined

Name & Address of

School/Organisation

From

To

(dd/mm/

(dd/mm/

yyyy)

yyyy)

Post Held and

Main Duties
Specify key stage/year
or subject area taught.
Indicate teaching
practice experience
where appropriate

Reason for leaving

I am the Literacy
Coordinator within St.
Peter's Primary School.
I am responsible for
the assessment of this
St. Peter's Primary School,
Cloughreagh Newry

subject and leading

01/10/2003 23/05/2016 new initiatives. I am the

Professional Development

Co-ordinator of Pupil
Voice within the school,
leading the school
council and overseeing
activities of the school
Eco-Committee.

Bedfont Junior School,

Hatton Road, Feltham,

Class teacher, assistant

01/09/2001 31/12/2002

Middlesex, TW14 9QZ

PE Co-ordinator and
Religion Co-ordinator

Offer of substitute employment

within Northern Ireland

6. TEACHING ALLOWANCE DETAILS (Beginning with current/most recent post)

From
Level of teaching allowance held (dd/mm/
yyyy)
1

To
Position and Main Duties

(dd/mm/
yyyy)

01/09/2013 17/05/2016

Literacy Co-ordinator Pupil Participation and

Competitions Co-ordinator Art and Design Co-ordinator

7. EXPERIENCE OF MANAGING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES

Reference: DR1605/0020 / E0006

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Please detail your experience in the management of people and resources

As Art Co-ordinator I promote Art and Design throughout school by engaging children in a range of activities based in
and outside the classroom, providing opportunities to share their creativity with the local community. I invite local artists
and organisations to work with children by organising cross-community projects, for example designing and creating
sculptures for our community.
As Pupil Participation Co-ordinator I designed and installed a School Council for all pupils. I liased with the Chairman of
our Board of Governors, our parish priest and local politicians to promote Election Day. Guest speakers from secondary
and grammar School Councils attended and shared experiences with children and staff. We work closely with the Mayor
of Newry and have utilised Council Offices and chambers to hold meetings. The professionalism in which my council is
run was noted by the Mayor.
As school Literacy Co-ordinator I am responsible for the promotion of 'addictive' Literacy, aiming to raise standards
while boosting pupil enjoyment of this curriculum area. I have created new planners which have been embraced by all
members of staff leading to Literacy being delivered in more meaningful ways within my school, leading to improved
results in PIE scores.

Reference: DR1605/0020 / E0006

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8. EXPERIENCE OF CURRICULUM PLANNING OR ASSESSMENT

Please detail your role in developing, implementing and monitoring curriculum planning or assessment. Identify key
stage(s).
When the current curriculum was first introduced, I joined Senior management to revise and develop Literacy and
Numeracy planning and assessment. I was tasked with revising planners and yearly overviews, ensuring attainment
targets outlined in the Curriculum Framework were met. I acted as advisor to KS2 teachers during the editing process
and led KS1 revision. As a result of contributions, I was made Literacy Co-ordinator and continue to find ways of raising
standards.
I am responsible for the administration of Assessment Units and track pupil progress and monitor year group
performance. Through analysis of pupil performance, targets are set for following years and areas requiring attention
for given year groups are outlined. Within my own class, I create class assessments in Literacy, Numeracy and other
subjects on a half-termly basis to inform teaching and planning. The results are discussed with pupils to maximise
future learning and can be referred to when discussing pupil progress with parents or school leadership. AFL is utilised
to ensure children have a solid understanding of their performance and are aware of targets which will lead to their
development across subject areas. This awareness of targets challenges pupils to achieve throughout the academic
year.

9. VISION FOR THE SCHOOL

Please outline your vision for this school.
My vision for St. Paul's Primary School is to promote Catholic faith in a way which allows pupils to grow holistically.
My personal philosophy is that every child should love to learn and learn to love. I aim to engender a genuine love and
understanding of Catholic faith in order to help children know God and therefore, themselves more clearly. By creating
such a school ethos, children should feel valued and make meaningful contributions to school life. Children come to
understand the potential of their contributions and will feel empowered to make contributions to their community. I would
aim to deliver a well-rounded education which inspires children and makes them aware of their abilities. Children should
be encouraged to be evaluative and use their God given talents in order to be fulfilled and reach their greatest potential.
Pupil voice is an area I am very passionate about and I would intend to promote this effectively within St. Paul's. Many
initiatives are tokenistic in Primary Schools. Voices of children should be heard more clearly by staff and the wider
community. Only through involving pupils in change can they truly value and appreciate the school in which they work.

10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please provide any other information which you feel is relevant to your application
My experiences to date have moulded me into a superb classroom practitioner and outstanding role model for children.
Positive relationships formed with pupils is something I am proud of. Children have a superb learning environment, but
are inspired to achieve their potential, led by my example and words of encouragement. Such inspiration extends to
fellow members of staff who know me as friendly, approachable and professional. Determination for children to succeed
in life and to chase their dreams is the ethos at the heart of my classroom. I run a Performing Arts School, catering for
80 pupils, boosting self-esteem and confidence with great passion. It is a journey I crave and will never tire of taking with
children. I am part of an Amateur Dramatic Society and my love of the Arts can enhance the positive environment and
reputation of St. Paul's.

Reference: DR1605/0020 / E0006

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11. REFERENCES
Please give names, addresses, occupations and telephone numbers of two persons willing to give references. One
of whom should be able to comment on your suitability to work with children/young people in an educational setting.
One of these references should be the Principal of your current/most recent teaching position. A senior officer may
be named as a referee if you are currently employed in a permanent or seconded post in a support agency. If you
have not previously held a teaching position then a person should be named who would be able to comment on your
professionalism. Prior consent must be obtained from referees.. In circumstances where a referee is unavailable or
incomplete the panel reserves the right to contact any previous employer.
1.
Professional Referee (Name)

Mr John Campbell

Occupation

Principal

Email

jcampbell260@c2kni.net

Address

St. Peter's Primary School, 66 Derrymore Road, Cloughreagh, Co. Down BT35 7DN

Tel No

02830830455

2.
Character Reference

Father Sean Larkin

Occupation

Parish Priest/School Chaplain

Email

slarkin@hotmail.co.uk

Address

Parochial House, 11 Chapel Road, Bessbrook, Newry, Co. Down, BT35 7AU

Tel No

02830830206

12. CHILD PROTECTION (Please note this post is a "regulated position" as defined under POCVA (NI) Order
2003.
Is there any reason why you would not be suitable to work
with children/young people in an educational setting?

No

If Yes, please provide details below:

Reference: DR1605/0020 / E0006

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13. DECLARATION

I have read and accept the Aims of a Catholic School

I understand that this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (NI) Order 1978 by virtue
of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exemptions) (NI) Order 1979 and (Exceptions Amendment) Order (Northern
Ireland) 1987. In the event of my application being successful, I consent to a check being made with Access NI to
determine if there is any record of convictions, cautions or bind-overs against me.

I have not canvassed any member of the Board of Governors, or CCMS nor sought anyone to canvass on my
behalf.

The information on this form and the equal opportunity questionnaire is required by CCMS for the purposes of
processing your application. The information is covered by the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. Your
signature to the form is deemed to be an authorisation by you to allow CCMS to process and retain the information
for the purpose stated.

If you are aware that you are related to a member of the Board of Governors, please give the name of the
relative and the relationship to you:
A candidate found to have knowingly given false information, or to have suppressed any material fact, will be
liable to disqualification, or if appointed, to dismissal.
CCMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Reference: DR1605/0020 / E0006

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