Criminal Convictions Clearance
It is compulsory for all teachers to possess a recent (last 3-6 months) Criminal Records Clearance. As part of our credentialing we are by law required to obtain the original or certified copy of this clearance before you start working for a Bluewave School. I therefore urge you to make your application immediately, as it can take up to 12 weeks to have these returned to you.
We cannot emphasise enough the importance of this document. In the event that we have not received this certificate then we are unable to allow you to start working and we believe that this could be extremely stressful in the event you have travelled half-way around the world ready to start work.
To help you have this document ready for your arrival we have collated a number of links to help you to start the application process:
AUSTRALIA
Apply to: Australian Federal Police
www.afp.gov.au/afp/page/employment/crimhistory/crimhterms.htm
CANADA
Apply to Royal Canadian Mounted Police
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/crimrec/crimrec_e.htm
JAMAICA
Apply to: Records Identification Division, P O Box 462, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies.
NEW ZEALAND
Apply to Ministry of Justice:
www.police.govt.nz/service/vetting/
SOUTH AFRICA
Apply to: The Commissioner Criminal Bureau Security Branch, South African Police, Private Bag X308, Pretoria 0001
UNITED KINGDOM
Apply to: Criminal Records Bureau
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Apply in writing for an FBI identification record to the: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Attn: Identification Division, 1000 Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburgh, West Virginia 26306. USA
www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/fprequest.htm
"I just wanted to thank you for all you have done to make my move here to England a truly enjoyable experience. From helping me find my dream placement to providing all the information needed to get settled here in Dorset, you all worked so hard and I appreciate it immensely. Your support, both in Canada and here in England, has made the difference in helping me prepare for my move and get adjusted once here. The extras that you did, such as the mobile phone, the arranged transportation at Heathrow went above and beyond what any agency would do. Once again, thank you for all that you have done."
My experience with Bluewave was non-stressful and always advancing forward in finding me a permanent teaching position. I actually checked out several different organisations when looking for a teaching position overseas. I went with bluewave because of the positive support, thorough staff, plans and information available on the website. The staff at Bluewave was always helpful and punctual. The were always available if I had any questions or concerns. They also went above and beyond my expectations. Besides finding me a job, they provided me with free accommodations, and a mobile phone. In the end, Bluewave found me a teaching job that I absolutely love and a job that fits my qualifications. I am so glad that I went through Bluewave, I don't know if I would have been able to do it on my own!