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What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you for your interest in the post of Nursery Class Teacher at Northleigh CE Primary School, Malvern. We are an outward looking school with a strong and committed team who are both welcoming and supportive.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional teacher in EYFS due to expanding numbers in our popular nursery.

Our new candidate will:

• Be experienced in Early Years Teaching.
• Be excited by the opportunity to shape a school and the Multi Academy Trust
• Understand fully the importance of working closely with families from diverse backgrounds
• Be familiar with a school culture led by a strong ethos and distinct values

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer:

• A fully supportive and inclusive environment
• A genuine commitment to staff well-being
• A commitment to staff development and CPD
• An opportunity to work with colleagues across our Trust schools

Further details about the role

Please see the attached recruitment pack and email completed application forms to NPSOffice@metacademies.org.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Mercian Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All positions are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Chase is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to teach Mathematics throughout KS3, KS4 and potentially KS5 as the department continues to grow.

You will be joining a very successful and supportive department, KS4 and KS5 examination results are above national expectations in terms of both progress and attainment. The ability to teach post-16 would be an advantage as the subject continues to be a popular choice at KS5 with A-Level Maths, Further Maths and Core Maths being studied.

This is a great opportunity to join an experienced team where you will have the chance to develop professionally and contribute to the ever-growing success and reputation of The Chase School.

We are looking for a professional who is:

• Excellent at communicating across all levels
• Resourceful and innovative
• Focused on raising attainment with high expectations for all pupils

In return, we can offer:

• A well-qualified and experienced team of specialists
• A friendly, well organised and forward-thinking faculty
• A rewarding teaching experience with well-motivated and engaged pupils.

What the school offers its staff

Our school is a fantastic place to work and we would urge any prospective candidate to come and view our school in action and meet some of our wonderful students and staff.

If you have any questions on the role, please contact the Head of Faculty on aknowles@chase.worcs.sch.uk

Interviews will be held during week commencing 9th December 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Statement: The Chase is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and therefore the successful application for any position will be required to undertake a criminal records check DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) with ID and reference checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

What skills and experience we're looking for

An opportunity has arisen for an outstanding teacher to join our beautiful village school. The successful applicant will teach a mixed age class. If you are a friendly, hard-working, enthusiastic teacher committed to working as part of a small team we would welcome your application.

This will be a temporary post from 1st January 2025 until 31st August 25

We believe that Clifton Upon Teme Primary School is a vibrant and supportive place to be with enthusiastic and hardworking children. We can offer you experienced and helpful colleagues who all share a common ethos and recognise the potential in every child.

• Be first and foremost an excellent and inspirational classroom practitioner
• Value the delivery of an enriched, progressive and broad curriculum
• Have experience of working in Key Stage 1
• Be able to work flexibly and supportively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate an energy and understanding which ensures all children in their care achieve the very highest outcomes both personally and academically.
• Be committed to creating a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management skills and a clear understanding of adaptive teaching.

What the school offers its staff

• Responsive pupils who enjoy coming to school and who have good attitudes towards their learning
• Dedicated, hardworking, happy and highly professional team of teaching, support and office staff
• A welcoming and friendly village school environment with onsite forest school and a classroom with an outside area.
• Parents who value the school
• Strong community links.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a teacher who:

Is passionate about education and providing children with a rich range of learningopportunities across all subjects within the curriculum?

Do you consider yourself a flexible, creative and forward-thinking teacher?

Can you demonstrate the ability to innovate, explore and lead new ideas as a wholeschool?

Can you demonstrate that you can achieve very good progress in teaching and learning,whilst also maintaining a healthy work-life balance?

Are you able to establish a happy, safe, and engaging classroom environment forchildren to thrive and colleagues to learn from?

Are you excited about being a key part of our school; working tirelessly andcollaboratively to build sustained success and reputation?

Can you instigate confidence and pride in our school community?

Do you inspire others to aspire to greater achievements?

Are you committed to your professional development and actively support others todevelop professionally?

What the school offers its staff

Benefits of Working with Mercian Educational Trust

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Cycle to work, Electric Vehicle Leasing, and Tech Benefits

Employee Health Assistance

Our employee assistance programme gives you access to confidential, independent, and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. Employees also have access to the Wisdom App which supports wellbeing and mental health.

Career Progression

We want to encourage the career progression of our employees wherever possible, and we support staff who wish to move between our schools and the central teams when suitable roles arise.

Pension

As a teacher, you will automatically enrol into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. As Support Staff, you can opt-in to the Local Government Pensions Scheme – one of the most competitive on the market.

Collaboration

All employees have opportunities for collaboration, CPD and access to support from the central team. Teaching staff also have opportunities for guidance in all areas of the curriculum and assessment and sharing good practice.

Eye tests and Flu Jabs

All employees can access free eye tests and annual flu jab.

Free Car Parking

All employees have access to free car parking on or near the school premises.

Childcare – Wraparound discount

Employees can access wraparound care provided at any of our schools at a reduced rate of 50%. Please note: Discounts do not apply to Nursery provisions.

Commitment to safeguarding

At Honeywell Primary School we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. Child protection forms part of the school’s safeguarding responsibilities.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see JD and PS

What the school offers its staff

Please see the school website

Commitment to safeguarding

NWHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. We have implemented procedures designed to both prevent unsuitable people from working with our students and with the aim of recruiting staff who share and understand our commitment to safeguarding. The recruitment and selection process makes sure we recruit suitable people, we will ensure that those involved in the recruitment and employment of staff to work with children have received appropriate safer recruitment training. Steps are in place during our recruitment and selection process to ensure we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an innovative teacher, who is passionate about their subject and has a genuine interest in promoting the understanding and lifelong value of Maths beyond the classroom. We want a colleague who believes in providing a rich and exciting education for our students that promotes a love of the subject and develops a desire to study beyond Post 16.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming and supportive environment
• Effective professional support and development
• Opportunities for leadership development
• Successful GCSE and A Level Maths teaching
• Excellent facilities
• A forward-looking school where excellent teachers can transform lives
• Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care scheme with Specsavers

Commitment to safeguarding

Shires Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Learning Support Assistant will work in conjunction with our SENCo to support students in the classroom and in small groups to facilitate student’s learning to improve their outcomes. The successful candidate will have a shared commitment to our values and must have the ability to form positive working relationships, working closely with outside professionals to best support the student.

The post-holder will work under the guidance of the SENCo and teaching staff, with duties ranging from class preparation to overseeing students’ personal and social development.

The successful candidate will share our values, be passionate and be able to drive students forwards on their educational journey. Understanding their individual needs and collaborating with the Senior Leadership Team to put appropriate plans in place with the individual at the heart of everything we do. The postholder will have the ability to demonstrate their commitment to the role and how they can support the trust in fostering collaboration ensuring the continual improvement of the quality of students' learning is at the top of the business agenda.

What the school offers its staff

Stourport High School & VIth Form College is on a journey of improvement, with a focus on:

• building a learning community.
• strong curriculum strategy.
• consistently good teaching.
• a culture of kindness and care.
• collaboration with our wider school community.

For further details of the post, please refer to the job description and person specification available.

Being part of Severn Academies Educational Trust enables collaboration with best practice across our schools. The Trust is committed to harnessing talent and developing its people and there may be opportunity to undertake further training and development in related disciplines. There may also be flexibility to work across other settings within the trust, for the right candidate.

Other benefits include:

• Generous Occupational Pension.
• Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support.
• Free confidential employee helpline 24/7.
• Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy.
• Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work-life balance.

The Stourport High School & VIth Form College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please complete an application form via eteach.

Closing date: 9am – Monday 11 November 2024, with interviews being held shortly after.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Science at The Stourport High School & VI Form College has a rich and varied curriculum that allows the development of critical thinking and the opportunity to explore the world around us. The subject is centred around encouraging intrinsic curiosity and answering questions about natural phenomena that the students experience in daily life.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of Science, who can inspire an attitude of discovery and encourage students to integrate subjects and ideas to become innovators in their field.The successful candidate will share our values, be passionate about their subject and inspire all students to share their enthusiasm for Science.

What the school offers its staff

Joining our school community will suit those with:

• A shared commitment to our values and to forming positive working relationships with our community.
• Experience in excellent and inspirational teaching from Key Stage 3 up to Key Stage 5.
• Commitment to their own professional development and a culture of open professional dialogue.
• Passion for combating social disadvantage and generating social capital.
• Enthusiasm for innovation in curriculum and assessment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated practitioner to join an established team, where you will be supported and empowered to develop a rich model for collaborative STEM learning across the Trust.

Stourport High School & VIth Form College is committed to:

• building a learning community.
• strong curriculum strategy.
• consistently good teaching.
• a culture of kindness and care.
• collaboration with our wider school community.

For further details of the post, please refer to the job description and person specification available.

Being part of Severn Academies Educational Trust enables collaboration with best practices across our schools. The Trust is committed to harnessing talent and developing its people and there may be the opportunity to undertake further training and development in related disciplines. There may also be flexibility to work across other settings within the trust, for the right candidate.

Other benefits include:

• Generous Occupational Pension.
• Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support.
• Free confidential employee helpline 24/7.
• Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy.
• Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work-life balance.

The Stourport High School & VI Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please submit application forms via Eteach.

Closing date for applications: 9am - Monday 11 November 2024, with interviews being held shortly after.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• We are looking for an inspirational teacher who is motivated, energetic and passionate about children's learning.
• A secure knowledge of the National Curriculum.
• Be creative and enjoy making lessons fun in order to inspire, motivate, engage and enthuse our pupils to love learning and aspire to great things;
• Demonstrate real enthusiasm and commitment towards raising standards within an inclusive school community;
• Be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills - able to work positively with colleagues and parents;
• Have a range of effective positive behaviour management skills;
• Be able to contribute to the broader life of the school community and its extended provision for pupils and their families.
• Positively promote inclusion and have high expectations for all children;
• Be resilient and hardworking and eager to learn, share and develop their practice;
• Be supportive of the values and aims of our school.

What the school offers its staff

Orchard Primary School, we can offer you:

• An exciting place to work;
• Fantastic, enthusiastic, well behaved and engaging children who are keen to learn;
• Brilliantly supportive staff, parents and governors;
• A real commitment to your professional development;
• The opportunity to use your skills to make positive change in a rapidly developing school.

Commitment to safeguarding

Orchard Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including references and an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Has high expectations of pupil progress.
• Is passionate about education and developing a love of learning in students.
• Has the skills to work collaboratively with the Science Faculty and other faculties.
• Can build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Is willing to embrace or bring new ideas to the school.
• Has ambition combined with a commitment to developing their own skills.

What the school offers its staff

• Joining a strong and dynamic team of professionals.
• Work in a school with high aspirations for all of its students and staff.
• Be provided with excellent career opportunities.
• Benefits including; Employee Assistance Programme, Work Perks, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, Bike To Work Scheme, discounted local Gym Membership, Will Writing Service and free Financial Advice.

Further details about the role

Teacher of Science

Temporary contract to cover maternity - One year.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and highly qualified Teacher of Science to work in our excellent Science Faculty.

Commitment to safeguarding

Trinity High School & Sixth Form Centre is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures, and expect all staff and volunteers to share and promote this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. As per The DFE Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified teacher status.
• Degree qualification in a relevant subject.
• Evidence of professional development and recent relevant in service training.
• Commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people

Experience

• Successful teaching experience.
• Successful record of raising standards: demonstrable skills of a highly effective classroom practitioner.
• Experience of working with colleagues on resource procurement and preparation.
• Effective communication with parents.

Skills and Abilities

• Deliver and collaboratively develop the values-based curriculum.
• Deliver and collaboratively develop literacy within the curriculum. (Desirable)
• Appreciation of the Christian ethos of the school through clarity of vision.
• Make effective use of formative assessment.
• Identify the learning needs of individuals and groups and plan supportive interventions where necessary.
• Provide quality feedback to pupils.

Professional Knowledge and Understanding

• Define, identify and deliver highly effective teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of inclusive behaviour management strategies and to effectively apply this in practice.
• Experience of working in collaborative partnerships with other schools. (Desirable)

Qualities and Values

• Promote the Christian values of the school.
• Ability to build and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues and parents.
• Inspirational to pupils.
• Ability to lead the department through changes and to meet new challenges with enthusiasm, vision and flair.
• Self-motivated and hard working.
• Positive approach to behaviour management and rewards.
• Commitment to developing the extra-curricular life of the school and other out of school activities.
• Commitment to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all pupils and colleagues.
• Ability to demonstrate drive and determination.
• Role-model for good manners and professional behaviour.

What the school offers its staff

Walkwood is a school that has clear values that are taught within all lessons alongside the subject knowledge and associated skills. Therefore, we are seeking a colleague who will uphold our school values, and who also believes that each individual pupil deserves high-level pastoral care.

Commitment to safeguarding

Walkwood Church of England Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified teacher status.
• Degree qualification in a relevant subject.
• Evidence of professional development and recent relevant in service training.
• Commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people

Experience

• Successful teaching experience.
• Successful record of raising standards: demonstrable skills of a highly effective classroom practitioner.
• Experience of working with colleagues on resource procurement and preparation.
• Effective communication with parents.

Skills and Abilities

• Deliver and collaboratively develop the values-based curriculum.
• Deliver and collaboratively develop literacy within the curriculum. (Desirable)
• Appreciation of the Christian ethos of the school through clarity of vision.
• Make effective use of formative assessment.
• Identify the learning needs of individuals and groups and plan supportive interventions where necessary.
• Provide quality feedback to pupils.

Professional Knowledge and Understanding

• Define, identify and deliver highly effective teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of inclusive behaviour management strategies and to effectively apply this in practice.
• Experience of working in collaborative partnerships with other schools. (Desirable)

Qualities and Values

• Promote the Christian values of the school.
• Ability to build and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues and parents.
• Inspirational to pupils.
• Ability to lead the department through changes and to meet new challenges with enthusiasm, vision and flair.
• Self-motivated and hard working.
• Positive approach to behaviour management and rewards.
• Commitment to developing the extra-curricular life of the school and other out of school activities.
• Commitment to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all pupils and colleagues.
• Ability to demonstrate drive and determination.
• Role-model for good manners and professional behaviour.

What the school offers its staff

Walkwood is a school that has clear values that are taught within all lessons alongside the subject knowledge and associated skills. Therefore, we are seeking a colleague who will uphold our school values, and who also believes that each individual pupil deserves high-level pastoral care.

Commitment to safeguarding

Walkwood Church of England Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified teacher status.
• Degree qualification in a relevant subject.
• Evidence of professional development and recent relevant in service training.
• Commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people

Experience

• Successful teaching experience.
• Successful record of raising standards: demonstrable skills of a highly effective classroom practitioner.
• Experience of working with colleagues on resource procurement and preparation.
• Effective communication with parents.

Skills and Abilities

• Deliver and collaboratively develop the values-based curriculum.
• Deliver and collaboratively develop literacy within the curriculum. (Desirable)
• Appreciation of the Christian ethos of the school through clarity of vision.
• Make effective use of formative assessment.
• Identify the learning needs of individuals and groups and plan supportive interventions where necessary.
• Provide quality feedback to pupils.

Professional Knowledge and Understanding

• Define, identify and deliver highly effective teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of inclusive behaviour management strategies and to effectively apply this in practice.
• Experience of working in collaborative partnerships with other schools. (Desirable)

Qualities and Values

• Promote the Christian values of the school.
• Ability to build and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues and parents.
• Inspirational to pupils.
• Ability to lead the department through changes and to meet new challenges with enthusiasm, vision and flair.
• Self-motivated and hard working.
• Positive approach to behaviour management and rewards.
• Commitment to developing the extra-curricular life of the school and other out of school activities.
• Commitment to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all pupils and colleagues.
• Ability to demonstrate drive and determination.
• Role-model for good manners and professional behaviour.

What the school offers its staff

Walkwood is a school that has clear values that are taught within all lessons alongside the subject knowledge and associated skills. Therefore, we are seeking a colleague who will uphold our school values, and who also believes that each individual pupil deserves high-level pastoral care.

Commitment to safeguarding

Walkwood Church of England Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a full-time teacher of Business Studies / ICT. The successful applicant will be required to teach Key Stage 3 and 4, and potentially Key Stage 5.

Applications are welcome from teachers at any stage in their career.

What the school offers its staff

There can be no doubt that Holy Trinity School and Sixth Form Centre is a very special place to work and learn. We believe that the decision about where to send your child for these early and formative years is one of the most important decisions of their lives. Our aim is to make every pupil’s experience exciting and fulfilling and one they will look back at with genuine happiness. We provide a warm, supportive environment where each child is valued and encouraged to seek challenge, to value effort and to persist in the face of obstacles.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as reference checks. Applications must be on the appropriate form which is attached to this advert. CVs will not be accepted.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an outstanding professional to join our continually improving school. As teacher of music, you will become part of a department with a track record of success. An enthusiasm and flair for teaching high quality lessons, including GCSE Music, is essential. You should love music, be passionate about learning and demonstrate a range of teaching strategies to engage our fantastic students. You should also possess excellent communication skills to teach throughout the age range. The Arts team is welcoming, enthusiastic, ambitious and has very high standards. They embrace change and lead the way with pedagogy.

What the school offers its staff

We are a unique and successful school that has ‘ambition unlimited’ for all our students and staff. Students are at the core of all we do, we are incredibly proud of them and their achievements; they deserve the very best we can offer. You will lead on extracurricular activities and calendared events throughout the year. You will also liaise with our external providers to manage and facilitate instrumental lessons.

Our 27-acre campus is located in the popular north Worcestershire village of Wolverley, on the outskirts of Kidderminster, well provided with transport links to surrounding areas. We have a clear and aspirational vision for the ongoing development of our unparalleled site and facilities. A recent investment of over £5 million has significantly enhanced our facilities and we have exciting plans to further improve our unique, exceptional school site. The school’s most recent Ofsted validated the ongoing success of the school and its highly inclusive and caring ethos. Although you will need to share our Christian values and moral purpose, you will not necessarily be a practising Anglican.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wolverley C E Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.