Official NQT Application Form: Position Casual Tutor

(Nationwide)
Applicants will not be considered if this form is not completed and submitted

Essential Contact Details

Titl Ms
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Email
address:
Home
address:

First
Tina
name:
tina.l.gunasekara@gmail.com

Surna
me:

Gunasekara

19, Cobblestone Green, Caroline Springs

Home phone
0393612395
number:
Were you referred to
Y
N
NQT by an existing
tutor?

Mobile
number:
If so, what is
his/her full
name?

Postco 3023
de:
0412250365

Pre-application Questionnaire
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Are you an Australian citizen or have the right to work in Australia?
Have you completed your HSC/VCE/QCE or equivalent year 12/final
year study?
What secondary school did you attend?
John Monash Science School, Clayton
What subjects did you complete in your HSC/VCE/QCE or equivalent year
12/final year study?
English, Math Methods, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Biology
Are you currently undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate
study?
If so, what are you studying and what year of study are you currently in?
RMIT University, Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)(Honours)/Bachelor of
Biotechnology
Do you hold a valid Australian Drivers Licence?
If so, do you have regular access to a car?
Do you hold any other part-time/casual position(s)?
On average, how many hours per week do you work in this other job?

Are you currently available all weekend?

Are you fluent in any other languages other than English?
If YES, list the languages here:
Sinhala
Name of
applicant:

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Are you a provisional or fully registered teacher with the Victorian
Institute of Teachers,
NSW Institute of Teachers or Queensland College of Teachers?
If so, what is the name of the course you undertook and what
specialisms/teaching methods do you hold?

Preferred Work Location(s)

Bankstown, Sydney
Hampton Park,
Melbourne
Keilor Downs, Melbourne

Cabramatta, Sydney
Springvale, Melbourne
Footscray, Melbourne

Check as many that apply

Preston, Melbourne
Burwood East,
Melbourne
Inala, Brisbane

Key Selection Criteria

The Key Selection Criteria (KSC) outline the qualities, knowledge and skills needed to do
the job. You will need to write short statements that sell your specific capabilities for
each of the criterion. It is important to include specific examples or situations where you
have demonstrated the behaviour, knowledge, skills and personal qualities asked for in
the KSC.
Writing a good KSC response statement is invaluable in preparing you for the interview
stage of the selection process. Now that you have specific examples you will be better
prepared to answer questions about your ability to do the job. Make sure you check your
KSC statement for spelling and grammar.
Criterion 1: Sound communication and interpersonal skills, including welldeveloped written and oral skills.

(e.g. refer to previous employment / work experience where you demonstrated your communication and
interpersonal skills. You may also refer to school based activities and your studies.)

I have worked in a teaching environment at Kumon as an instructor. I have acquired

strong communication skills by utilising my proficiency in mathematics and english and
delivering it to many children between ages 4 - 15. I have maintained satisfaction with
parent if a problem as arisen, and resolved through professionalism and rational
conversation. I further have progressed in managing conflicting demands, flexibility and
an engaging style of teaching.
Criterion 2: Capacity to develop constructive relationships with peers and/or
staff.
(e.g. think of a situation where teamwork was essential or how you turned a tension in a relationship to
something productive)

I am able to create positive and supportive relationships which has allowed to enhance
productivity within the team. Effective communication and accepting differences has
allowed for pragmatic approach in successful interaction with peers and staff. Respect is
also an important aspect which has in turn allowed me to gain respect in the workplace.
Criterion 3: Commitment to actively contribute, reflect, evaluate and improve
work ethics.

(e.g. think of a time you felt disappointed with a task, what you learned and how you would deal with a
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similar situation in the future)

Being proactive has significant influence in workplace innovation. I try and identify,
suggest and develop new ideas that reinforces active contribution.
Criterion 4: Ability to organise priorities between study, leisure, family and
work commitments.

Criterion 5: Ability to facilitate the learning of an individual to a task that was

originally difficult or confusing to them.
(e.g. Think of a time where you had to teach someone struggling to understand a concept or how to use
something in a way they could grasp within their current knowledge)

Name of
applicant:

Confidential NQT Internal Use Only (Tutor application form January 2012)
Date received of
application: