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[Steinbeck]

I'm currently applying for a school position and there is a box to tick if referees may be approached prior to interview

Is this standard? I don't particularly want my current school to know I am job hunting!

My question is, how does it look if I tick the 'NO' box. Perfectly ok or not?

TIA

[Littlefish]

It's absolutely standard. I also consider it to be good professional manners to let your current school know that you are looking at other schools.

[PurpleDaisies]

Yes, that's the way it works in teaching. They'll offer you the job on the day if you're the best candidate and you'll have to accept or decline basically straight away.

[leccybill]

You'll have to tell them anyway when you need the day off for an interview/observation.

[PotteringAlong]

Yes. In teaching it's normally good professional practice to tell them you're looking first.

[Emphasise]

Yes, Keeping Children Safe in Education requires that references are held before interview.

[Emphasise]

P.s if you have a box to tick you have an out of date form! It's been removed from ours, candidates are just told referees will be approached ahead of interview.

[Steinbeck]

Ok, many thanks for the responses, much appreciated

I now know which box I need to tick!