The Shortlisting Process

When the closing date for a vacancy has passed, applications are reviewed against the job description criteria. Applicants must match the 'essential' skills and experience (minimum) to be shortlisted to interview.

If you do not hear back after 1 month, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Invitations to interview will be provided via email or letter with detailed information. 

Teaching Posts

If you are invited to interview for a teaching role, you will be asked to teach a nominated topic to a group of learners. This session will be observed by your hiring manager and the topic will be provided with the interview invitation. 

Interview Feedback

After the interview hiring managers will review your performance to make a decision on the successful candidate. Those who haven't been successful will be informed via phone or email. 

An employment offer will usually be made verbally and followed up with a confirmation in writing. Once accepted, you will undergo a probationary period which usually lasts six months. 

Pre-employment Checks 

To ensure the safety of our recruitment process, we carry out mandatory checks before our staff begin a new post. 

These include:

  • Proof of entitlement to work in the UK 
  • Provision of original certificates, qualifications & memberships 
  • Occupational health questionnaire 
  • References from previous employers 
  • DBS and barred list check