APPLICATION GUIDANCE NOTES

1.  Application

The submission of a C.V.alone is NOT considered appropriate as an alternative to the completion of the formal application form, although it is acceptable in addition.

Press the ‘apply online’ button at the bottom of the page to fill in an electronic application form.

By the closing date of noon on Tuesday 29 November 2011

The College electronically acknowledges receipt of applications, but does not notify applicants if not selected for interview. If you have not heard from us in four weeks, it will be reasonable to assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

 2.   Interviews will take place within two weeks of the closing date.

As the College seeks to minimise obstacles caused by disability or disadvantage, the College will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the criteria for the job. You are, therefore, requested to identify any special arrangements you may wish us to make in order that we may assist you and, in confidence, you should telephone Human Resources on (01789) 417323 or (01789) 417448.

Further, the College does not discriminate between internal and external applicants and those who most closely meet the criteria specified in the person specification will be invited to attend for interview. In addition to a formal interview, you may be required to undertake a short exercise relevant to the duties of the post for which you have applied and/or be required to deliver a mini lecture.

3.    Appointments

At the conclusion of the interview process, candidates will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible. At this point, it is hoped that any candidate who receives an offer of employment will be able to give an immediate verbal answer. Assuming acceptance, the College will confirm in writing the offer of appointment together with a provisional salary and start date.

All offers of employment made by the College are subject to the following:

1. Documentary evidence of qualifications and verification of date of birth.

2. Documents evidencing proof of permission to work in the UK. Copies of these documents will be retained for the duration of your employment.

3. Two references satisfactory to the College, one should be from either a current or previous employer.

4. Evidence of medical fitness. Following interview, successful candidates will be required to complete a medical questionnaire after which they may be required to undergo a medical examination and/or chest X-ray.

5. Completion of a satisfactory 12 months probationary period.

6. Criminal Records Bureau clearance satisfactory to the College for which you will be asked to supply the following:

A Passport, Driving Licence, Birth Certificate and Marriage Certificate and/or Change of Name Deed (if appropriate) and two items of documentation confirming your current address, eg utility bills, bank/credit card statement or library card.  two items of documentation confirming your current address, eg utility bills, bank/credit card statement or library card. 

4.    Equal Opportunities

As a College we actively seek to minimise obstacles caused by disability, disadvantage and/or difference of any kind and to adhere to and promote our policy on equal opportunities, entitlement and inclusiveness. In support of this statement, a copy of the College’s Policy Statement on Equal Opportunities is attached together with an information document addressing the needs of those who consider themselves to be disabled.

For your further information, the College also has competent users in British Sign Language. Minicom is also available. Application packs in large print type are available upon request to the Human Resources Department and much of the College’s premises are accessible to those who experience difficulties with mobility. Finally, in order that we may support and assist you in your application, you are requested to identify any special arrangements you may wish us to make and, in confidence, you should please telephone Human Resources on (01789) 417323 or (01789) 417448.

5.    Data Protection

You are applying for a job with Stratford-upon-Avon College. The College will use the information you provide in support of your application in the following way

undertake relevant and appropriate checks as to the information you have provided, this includes as a minimum, contacting your nominated referees (when your permission has been provided),

verifying your personal information e.g. Name, Address, National Insurance Number etc

as part of the College’s Management data to include e.g.

Monitoring equal opportunities

Monitoring disability

Monitoring recruitment and advertisement data

ensure you have permission to work in the UK

undertake thorough criminal background checks

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

The College is fully committed to Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults and we follow safe recruitment practices in line with Government procedures

Unless you are appointed to the job for which you have applied, we will hold the information you provide to us on file for the maximum period of 12 months unless you request in writing that we retain your details for a longer period. This may be applicable if you are making a speculative application to us. The information you provide will be held confidentially in secure storage. After the appropriate timeframe has elapsed, your information will be destroyed.