Oakgrove School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

1. Please describe your experience in an administrative role, including how you manage competing priorities and ensure accuracy in your work.
2. Provide an example of how you have worked both independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines or deliver a service in a busy environment.
3. Give an example of a time when you handled sensitive or confidential information. How did you ensure confidentiality and professionalism?
4. Describe your experience of communicating with parents/carers, colleagues, and/or external agencies. How do you ensure clear and effective communication in challenging situations?
5. What experience do you have of supporting behaviour, attendance, or pastoral processes (e.g. detentions, student monitoring, or reporting systems)? If none, how would you approach learning these systems quickly?
6. Describe a situation where you identified or responded to a safeguarding concern. How did you handle it, and what actions did you take?