Referees Form

KIDSFIRST KINDERGARTENS TEACHER / HEAD TEACHER APPLICANT'S REFEREE'S REPORT

To the referree:

You are providing a referee report for the below named applicant, who has applied for a position with Kidsfirst Kindergartens. Please comment on the applicant’s qualities as a teacher / leader. The information you supply will be used solely as evaluative material to assist in determining the applicant’s suitability in relation to both the role they are applying for an to other applicants, and will be confidential to those persons directly involved in the appointments process.

We will ensure that you are listed as a referee for the applicant and if so, provide this report as part of that application to the Appointments Panel.

This report will not be disclosed to the applicant unless prior consent has been given, in writing (see end of form).

Applicant name *
Referees details
Full name *
Please state your current position, how long you have known the applicant and in what capacity:
Best way to contact you: i.e., phone or email contact
Phone number
Email address: *
Overall Suitability
Using the person specification provided, please state the overall suitability of the applicant for this position, paying particular attention to the key highlighted specifications.
Please list what you have observed to be this person’s most notable teaching / leading strengths:
This person could develop their teaching / leadership further by (apart from gaining a permanent position) / what is their next step for professional growth?
How would you describe this person as a kaiako / leader? Please provide examples if possible.
Describe this person’s style of communication i.e., with colleagues, whānau, tamariki.
In a difference of opinion or conflict situation, I have seen / would expect this person to:
How does this person respond to feedback? Please provide examples if possible.
Name the things you believe bring out the best in this person:
If you were in a position to employ this applicant in a similar position to that applied for, would you? If not, please advise why not.
Is there anything else you feel we need to know in considering this applicant for this role?
Future Use
Please indicate whether or not you agree to this reference being held on file for a maximum of 12 months in order that it can be used with future applications to this Association for vacancies of a similar nature.
YES NO
Confidentiality
Please indicate whether or not you agree to this reference being made available to the applicant if requested.
YES No
Declaration
I certify to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this referee's report is a factual representation of the applicant and her/his abilities. *
Signature
Date:

Ready to submit? Double check everything is in order

We can’t process incomplete or invalid applications, so please ensure you have read the application information and FAQs here, and that you:

Haven’t missed the closing date and cut-off time (no late applications can be accepted, sorry)

Have an ECE qualification, current practising certificate and current first aid certificate

Have completed the right application form

Understand that If you are appointed to a permanent kindergarten role, you may be required to work over term breaks if the hours of operation change