Wolverhampton Girls' High School would like all candidates to answer some screening questions before completing the application to support them with shortlisting. Here is a preview of the questions:

1. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all particulars included in my application are correct. I confirm that the contents of my application form are my own work and that I have not made use of AI or exemplar materials. I understand and accept that providing false information will result in my application being rejected or withdrawal of any offer of employment, or summary dismissal if I am in post, and possible referral to the police. I understand and accept that the information I have provided may be used in accordance with your declaration of any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs, and in particular that checks may be carried out to verify the contents of my application form.
2. In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we would like to ensure that you are aware of the data we will collect and process when requesting your references. Reference requests sent to your referees will ask the referee to confirm as a minimum: • The referee’s relationship with the candidate • Details of the applicant’s current post and salary • Performance history • All formal time-limited capability warnings which have not passed the expiration date • All formal time-limited disciplinary warnings where not relating to safeguarding concerns which have not passed the expiration date • All disciplinary action where the penalty is “time expired” and relate to safeguarding concerns • Details of any child protection concerns, and if so, the outcome of any enquiry • Whether the referee has any reservations as to the candidate’s suitability to work with children. If so, the school will ask for specific details of the concerns and the reasons why the referee believes the candidate may be unsuitable to work with children By signing the below I consent to my named referees being contacted in accordance with the above.