Coach Application Form

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Cultivate Learning Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list information.

Please note that we are a very small team and may not be in a position to respond quickly to speculative applications.

Date of application

Day

Month

Year

First name

Last name

Phone

National Insurance Number

Do you have an existing DBS Certificate with Barred Lists check? (please provide reference number and date)

Do you subscribe to the DBS update service

Yes

What is the basis of your present right to work in the UK?

British/Irish citizen

Settled Status

VISA (please provide info below including type and expiry date)

Other (please specify)

Please provide your complete employment history for the last 10 years, starting with your most recent/current. Account for ALL periods including unemployment/caring responsibilities/education, or travel. Explain any gaps of more than one month.

If you have a current role, what is the notice period, and your reason for leaving? (add 'n/a' if you are not currently employed)

Cultivate is open 45 weeks a year and permanent employees will benefit from 7 weeks paid holiday each year. NB temporary part-time roles are paid on daily rate, without paid leave. Please state your salary and daily rate expectations below.

Please provide details of two referees who can comment on your suitability to work with children. One must be your current or most recent employer. References will be requested for all candidates. Include dates, relationship, and role & contact info

At Cultivate, we embrace a Nonviolent Communication (NVC) approach rooted in empathy, connection, and a consensual approach to project-based learning, alongside self-directed learning. We believe in meeting children's needs with compassion, fostering intrinsic motivation, and creating a learning environment where curiosity and authentic expression flourish.

Please address the following in your statement (maximum 2 pages):

1. Your Understanding of NVC: How do you understand Nonviolent Communication, and how have you applied empathic listening, honest expression, or needs-based approaches in your personal or professional life?

2. Your Coaching Philosophy: What does coaching mean to you in an educational context? How do you approach supporting children in project-based and/or self-directed learning, whilst building their intrinsic motivation?

3. Connection and Empathy: Describe a situation where you used empathy to navigate conflict or support someone through a challenge. What was your approach and what did you learn?

4. Cultivate's Ethos: What draws you to Cultivate specifically? How do your values and approach align with our commitment to child-led learning, empathic connection, and creating a psychologically safe environment?

5. Relevant Skills and Experience: What specific skills, experiences, or training make you well-suited to coach children in a self-directed learning environment?

Enter your supporting statement below

Safeguarding declaration

All positions at Cultivate involve working with children and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must therefore declare all convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings, including those that would normally be considered "spent."

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence or received a caution, reprimand, or warning?

Yes

If yes, provide full details

Please note: A criminal record will not automatically bar you from employment. This will depend on the nature of the offence, its relevance to the position, and other factors.

Are you currently under investigation by any organisation in relation to child protection concerns or allegations?

Yes

If yes, provide full details

Have you ever been subject to disciplinary investigation or sanction by any employer, regulatory body, or professional organisation relating to the safety and welfare of children or young people?

Yes

If yes, provide full details

Have you ever had an application to work with children or vulnerable adults refused, or have you ever been dismissed or asked to resign from any employment involving work with children or vulnerable adults?

Yes

If yes, provide full details

Are you known to any Children's Services department as being a risk or potential risk to children?

Yes

If yes, provide full details

Are you subject to any conditions, restrictions, or orders that would affect your suitability to work with children?

Yes

If yes, provide full details

Please tell us about any skills, interests, or experiences that you feel are relevant to this role:

Do you have any connections (family, personal, or professional) with any member of staff, learner, or board member of Cultivate Learning Ltd? (if yes, please specify)

Do you have any requirements for adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process or in employment? (if yes, please specify)

Data Protection and Declaration

The information you provide in this application will be processed in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Your personal data will be used solely for recruitment purposes and, if you are successful, for employment administration and safeguarding requirements.

By submitting this application, you consent to Cultivate Learning Ltd:

· Processing the information provided in this form

· Contacting referees named in this application

· Conducting pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure

· Retaining your application for 6 months if unsuccessful

For more information, please refer to our Privacy Notice available at https://cultivatelearning.org.uk

Declaration

I declare that the information I have given in this application form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information or withholding relevant information may result in the withdrawal of any offer of employment or dismissal if already employed.

I understand that:

• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

• Employment is subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS disclosure, identity verification, right to work, and references

• If appointed, I will be required to complete safeguarding training

• I have a continuing duty to inform Cultivate Learning Ltd of any changes to the information provided in this form, including any criminal convictions or safeguarding concerns that arise after submission

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Cultivate Learning Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.