How to Apply for a Vacancy

Modified on Tue, 4 Nov at 9:44 AM



You can apply for any vacancy posted by a SAMpeople Recruit school or trust directly through the Jobs Board. Once you find a role that suits your skills and interests, the application process is clear and easy to follow—allowing you to focus on submitting a strong, well-prepared application.


1. Once filters have been selected, click Find Jobs.



2. Select a vacancy from the jobs board.


3. Select Apply Now.

If you have not yet signed up or logged in to SAMpeople Recruit, you will be redirected to the log-in page prior to submitting an application. 


 

4. Supporting guidance will load, offering further information on completing the application. 


5. Speed up the application process by selecting Upload CV. All relevant details from the CV will be automatically transferred into the application form fields. For step-by-step instructions on uploading a CV, click here.

6. Enter Personal Details in the following fields. 


Click Next.



7. Enter qualifications for each institute. 

Please note: If the role is for a teaching position, qualified teacher status will need to be added. This is mandatory. 


Click Next.



8. Enter employment history by selecting Add Employment History.


9. Select from the drop-down list of qualifications (that were added in Step 2) that are relevant to the vacancy. Only select qualifications if they match with what has been asked for in the job specification. 

Click Next.



10. Submit references by clicking Add Reference.


Click Next.



11. Enter additional information, such as personal statements, into the free type field.


12. Select the Personal Specification tab to review the skills, qualifications, and other criteria outlined for this role.



13. File attachments, such as CVs and cover letters, can be added to the application by selecting Add.


14. Any additional questions from the employer must be addressed before proceeding to the next stage of the process.


Click Next.



15. Read through and complete the declarations by ticking the checkbox.

If the declaration requires a reason, a free type field will be provided to complete. 



16. Enter equal opportunities information in the following fields.


Click Next.



17. Answer the final questions before selecting Submit Application.



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