Teacher Application Form
Winter/Spring Term 2024
1. Key Information
a. Personal Details
b. Contact Details
2. Education/Academic Qualifications
a. Current Study (if applicable)
b. Previous Study
c. Other Relevant Academic Performances & Awards
d. Professional and Other Relevant Qualifications
3. Employment History (relevant work experience in teaching and engaging with Buddhism)
4. Personal Statement (250-300 words)
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Why would you want to teach at the Oxford Dhamma School?
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What are your interests in Buddhism?
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Do you have past experience in learning, teaching, and practising Buddhist teachings?
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Have you completed any extracurricular or voluntary activities relevant to Buddhist studies?
5. Further Information
6. Academic/Professional Reference (once you submit the application, the recruitment team has the right to contact your referee accordingly).
NB: An academic referee should be able to provide an independent comment on your ability to teach at the Oxford Dhamma School and should come from a lecturer, teacher, supervisor, etc, who has direct experience of teaching or supervising you during your studies. A professional reference should come from an individual, who has direct experience of supervising you, viz., your manager, supervisor, team leader or employer. References submitted by friends, family members, colleagues, or through free use email accounts (e.g. yahoo, hotmail, gmail, or other similar public systems) will not be accepted.
7. Mandatory Documents (please use the ‘Upload File’ button to attach your necessary documents, which should be clearly named).
A Copy of Current Visa Status (if you do not own a British Passport)
A Copy of Enhanced DBS Certificate or Proof of Pending DBS Application
A Copy of Safeguarding Training Certificate Verified by NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) or Proof of Registration for Safeguarding Training
A Copy of One of the Following for Proof of Address: UK Driving Licence, A Recent Utility Bill (gas/electricity/water/TV licence), or A Recent Bank or Credit Card Statement
8. Declaration
The information you have provided forms the legal basis of your application for the Teaching Staff at the Oxford Dhamma School. We reserve the right to refuse recruitment in the event of any misrepresentation by you. Submission of an application does not imply an offer of recruitment.
I certify that all the information given by me in this application is complete and accurate. I understand that if any of the information submitted in this application proves to be incorrect, the School reserves the right to withdraw any offer made or cancel any subsequent employment with the School. In addition, if recruited by the School, I will conform to School rules and regulations.
I understand that my application will not be assessed by the recruitment team or go forward for consideration by the selectors until acceptable documentation has been submitted.
How we collect and use your personal information: The Oxford Dhamma School will process the personal data contained in this form and other personal data received from third parties for the sole purpose of managing your application in accordance with the GDPR and Data Protection Act (2018). This will include using information from third parties to confirm the truthfulness of statements made in this form.
I understand that the Oxford Dhamma School may also use data I provide for monitoring purposes during and after the application process. If I am offered and accepted a place for teaching at the School, I agree to the processing of data I have provided for any purpose connected with my duties, or activities, or my health and safety, and related purposes in the institute.
I confirm that I have read, understood and agreed to the above declarations:
