Opogo Pass Guide

Reference letters

Why do I need to supply Reference letters?

References play a central role in your hiring and are used in conjunction with all compliance documents to ensure you are a genuine candidate who is suitable to work in a school environment.

What documents can I submit?

• We require two reference letters that cover a minimum time frame of the past two years.
• You can supply as many reference letters as required, you just need to ensure the timeframe of the past two years is met.
• Reference letters must be received from a professional email address, and if you have gaps in employment, (or haven’t started your working career yet) we request a character reference letter. This can be supplied by a friend, ex colleague or family friend. A Character reference CAN NOT be from a family member.

Why were my documents rejected?

• If your reference letters do not cover the minimum timeframe of the past two years, your reference letters will not be approved and you will be required to submit additional reference letters.
• If a referenc letter is received from an email address that is not professional, the referenc letter will be rejected.
• Character reference letters CAN NOT be supplied by a family member.