Referee's Report

Professional Referee's Report

You are providing a referee report for the applicant you've named below, who has applied for a position with Kidsfirst Kindergartens.

Please comment on the applicant’s qualities as either a Kaiako or Kaiako Matua for the position they are applying for.

The information you supply will be used solely as evaluative material to assist in determining the applicant’s suitability in relation to the role they are applying for 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 to the Appointments Panel as part of that application.

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

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Referees Details

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Please state your current position, how long you have known the applicant and in what capacity:

Overall suitability:

Using the person specification provided in the job listing, please state the overall suitability of the applicant for the position (either Kaiako or Kaiako Matua) they are applying for, paying particular attention to the key attributes highlighted in the person 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 if 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 Kidsfirst Kindergartens for vacancies of a similar nature.

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Confidentiality:

Please indicate if you agree to this reference being made available to the applicant if requested.

YesNo

Declaration

I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this referee’s report is a factual representation of the applicant and their abilities (you may use an electronic signature).

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