{"id":250,"date":"2015-06-22T15:07:33","date_gmt":"2015-06-22T14:07:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beta.devon.gov.uk\/eycsproviders\/home\/working-in-childcare\/recruitment\/safer-recruitmentstaffing\/staffing-matters-templates\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T10:52:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T09:52:30","slug":"staffing-matters-templates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/ey-careers\/recruitment\/safer-recruitmentstaffing\/staffing-matters-templates\/","title":{"rendered":"Recruitment templates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The templates on this page are for you to use and have been designed so that you can adapt them to meet your needs.<br \/>\nPlease feel free to save them to your computer, make any necessary amendments to suit your needs and print out if required. They have been designed to help save you time, meet your statutory requirements, and ensure your setting is working to the highest standards.<\/p>\n<p>Please note &#8211; some of the documents may not be accessible for screen readers. If you are having trouble accessing any of the documents <a href=\"mailto:eywd@devon.gov.uk\">please contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please ensure you download and save the documents to your own device prior to making any changes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"accordion \" data-accordion data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-multi-expand=\"true\" ><li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac1\" id=\"head1\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac1\">Job description\/person specifications <\/a><div id=\"mac1\" aria-labelledby=\"head1\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<p>(please try to avoid making significant changes to the wording of job description \/ person specification templates as this may impact on the job role)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/ER1pRlRisHlDkfErOD7Zv5wBbkPpRmh76i1ZhmHQsXsBdg\" rel=\"noopener\">Trainee \/ Apprentice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EfYpT5VOHLlPqk1p3DCHxpQB-pA2Z1-_K-Da6loqLAg_3w\" rel=\"noopener\">Assistant\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/ERLvMwwYk6BGi1ttQ2LVjfkBPKtYfwzl14pmiOP3BQTpOw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leader \/ Supervisor \/ Manager<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/Ebh06h73w3VMjh5uBSlO8a8Bot1PVXRbbSSj3nB4U2ELHw\" rel=\"noopener\">Playworker<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/ER9RT8NUsttArqj1ZLSge7wB3_bw1FCFqEcp8cT1ZpMPWg\" rel=\"noopener\">Play Leader<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Early Years Professional (EYP) &#8211; as an EYP you need to ensure that <a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/guestaccess.aspx?guestaccesstoken=yplIKJkAUStWmSDqt2eEI%2bopz7StK1P4aje%2fQLGxQ50%3d&amp;docid=0ffbb46076f7b4560a8079b5517313437\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EYP Standards <\/a>are met. The standards cover essential aspects of high quality practice and leadership.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=E2%2fLmRn4%2fTPZwjjv1Vy71SR%2fgukV3xmKQtP%2bwS1om%2fk%3d&amp;docid=05bf5a04318034600b3ae391e9f8a0a63\" rel=\"noopener\">Early Years Teacher<\/a> &#8211; in order to achieve Early Years Teacher Status a trainee will need to demonstrate that they have met <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/211646\/Early_Years_Teachers__Standards.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Early Years Teachers&#8217; Standards<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac2\" id=\"head2\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac2\">Application process <\/a><div id=\"mac2\" aria-labelledby=\"head2\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=mHEA9%2f3SIChvXYBJ%2bvE4p78k8FfDKBHH7GXeGqoGl9g%3d&amp;docid=022699232d1a448a9b1ff6211560f38e9\" rel=\"noopener\">Advert for Manager<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=ZaryuQzssZkk9tQ4iqWvPcgSDescC2OEMNkYI0VRGng%3d&amp;docid=0e7f1ef08b6034eb6a6726ebf48e2f724\" rel=\"noopener\">Advert for qualified Nursery Nurse<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=25yOEzBcFMC2D9LgCyZgEEwb7XBYkidRBQjX%2f4QDyAY%3d&amp;docid=070e99a1d8d9a48df9a8283013c932ee1\" rel=\"noopener\">Application form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EQu9VkmfVQFFue4JKjp3cSEB6pXiSfogwo9VnHYwQ80V-A\" rel=\"noopener\">Job vacancy form for providers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=Hg%2f2pLBtlPYjKweNy%2bxVA8SYedsfGz0kLc%2baC2WaQqw%3d&amp;docid=01491197d06f7474a9949b4e7a01ac4ae\" rel=\"noopener\">Rejection letter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=bsDcXgheNQAeT44zdQFc4Xzc2wm55%2beGaNVRmD4wdh4%3d&amp;docid=068f37ca34dbd4e1490676e48b2fd8141&amp;rev=1\" rel=\"noopener\">Self disclosure form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.nspcc.org.uk\/research-resources\/templates\/self-disclosure-forms\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Example self-disclosure forms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/view.officeapps.live.com\/op\/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fmedia%2F68a883c7969253904d1557c5%2FEarly_years_employment_reference_template_2025.docx&amp;wdOrigin=BROWSELINK\" rel=\"noopener\">Early years employment reference template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=9C3iYr1UuRnSscvvTQgFySsLRaQ%2bwT%2bJgqIWouq3lF4%3d&amp;docid=050f31c44b24e494490e12d2397c8ac74&amp;rev=1\" rel=\"noopener\">Providing references guidance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=WY5AwXtu%2f1TZdFPKE3wmkycWjiIjPN%2fcG0sWzrWqHwQ%3d&amp;docid=0bef90a6000ac4eb5bceb26076d36eff6&amp;rev=1\" rel=\"noopener\">Reference form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac3\" id=\"head3\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac3\">Interview process <\/a><div id=\"mac3\" aria-labelledby=\"head3\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=SOzvxcbRc4UhwmCei9UCEAP5S2RL7MlbEKw3Ra%2bKxBI%3d&amp;docid=007e6c4a7fd874102a2f7d1c8f74eec6e\" rel=\"noopener\">Safeguarding interview questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EULm1UsVA6pIlzqB8y7Aob8Bo-x-knNyM53X4yyJ37dxdg?e=F9hHpc\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Declaration form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=qL5m4wou44QaUAXfdmBiU6BEaJktnYPCsfLLQW%2bcvtY%3d&amp;docid=053c295cbb3724e28b2592dd247c23cdd\" rel=\"noopener\">Interview questions Manager<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=g3CQ9LWmk%2bPj%2bsegZ0U8%2fXl%2f6bW7qd4Rz15UfVMzoIc%3d&amp;docid=0cf541626d9cd4f23af88d1856463e5e0\" rel=\"noopener\">Interview questions Nursery Nurse<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=6brMZhCnREhXRJTRMfEk5ZKhkJRdgFWdrFWUDJnO8SA%3d&amp;docid=0539bbe93ab2746b4a33deac4c7d4dda6\" rel=\"noopener\">Interview questions Nursery Assistant<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=AQ7qWlA4ht9x79CRJdIgbpE0ejZJ%2fKegcZFLyhhcpog%3d&amp;docid=083091a86f6504ffaa40050c6e2eb6767\" rel=\"noopener\">Top ten interview tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=ZHlEWXdMK1sq5qcBoDL%2bCxnsc5pWDXpxOXLsd7aCGkQ%3d&amp;docid=04087dbe2fd994ed2950d42338c9a163d\" rel=\"noopener\">Invite to interview letter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=FOlJmHoy6gmKcpKRsCiG8ua6vaxZoQMTYiUj%2faDpeIU%3d&amp;docid=0f7c51ad067244764aad1fca93ad8b1e4\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsuccessful at interview letter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=ORWfIi0utBDkoGrAIoBWzuyjM7y93LxiKJ9R9X4HBYY%3d&amp;docid=09e77f9c0386f48eb9a18b95a02ec55cf\" rel=\"noopener\">Job offer letter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acas.org.uk\/index.aspx?articleid=1577\" rel=\"noopener\">Written statement (employment contract)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac4\" id=\"head4\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac4\">Managing staff <\/a><div id=\"mac4\" aria-labelledby=\"head4\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/ey-careers\/recruitment\/safer-recruitmentstaffing\/staffing-matters-templates\/supervision-toolkit-for-early-years-and-childcare-providers\/\">Supervision Toolkit for Early Years and Childcare Providers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=qlekL1wSzqyW60mYzBvphI9mAG6kT8zQLJMmQbFU9AU%3d&amp;docid=091094dac90a24eb19e3a87a217daef0a&amp;rev=1\" rel=\"noopener\">Supervision guidance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=nkvHOjUhgVF9ByTVXUrZtNTrtRd7cWB1PaZ8rv%2fjIH8%3d&amp;docid=0b81ac049c14749babc56a411d3c28ad0\" rel=\"noopener\">Staff details form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/Ef-ZXu1gwkRNqUO63Ak8P98BTDskeRDiiXoEFGFj_pidfg\" rel=\"noopener\">Induction checklist for new staff<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=A6ryAuS95%2frEV2baF9O6Pojd4HVfBCbjiYz9pqUvg44%3d&amp;docid=01ba025de6388466fae52b47ad8d91247\" rel=\"noopener\">Dress code policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=PYVlmLePAQrF4Pz863ZObka9oZtZG9zOVf1Ufv2UUTU%3d&amp;docid=00492bf72d3464517aecd7f7688e9ebb9\" rel=\"noopener\">Appraisal form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=3MNJR5jVesZjIzvvwOkuGO7iwu0GKd5de1H%2bTymuQco%3d&amp;docid=0ac4f48bcfbd3450ea997eded7502082e\" rel=\"noopener\">Exit interview form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesslink.gov.uk\/bdotg\/action\/detail?itemId=1074450470&amp;type=RESOURCES\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidance on keeping staff records<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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Please feel free to save them to your computer, make any necessary amendments to suit your needs and print out if required. 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