Content Style

Complies with the requirements of the Human Rights Act 1993

Reflect key elements of the sort of person the board is looking for

Be succinct but ‘fire the imagination’

Be approachable

Written in the first person (“you” instead of “the applicant”)

Give the reader a feeling that the school is talking directly with them

Make it easy for the applicant to apply

What to include?

Position title

Name of school

Location

Short statement describing the purpose of the position (this could be taken from the school mission or values statement)

Key tasks and major responsibilities of the role

Experience and qualficiations required

Contact person at the school

Closing date for applications