Recruitment Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding 

 

At Barnfield we will support the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse workforce, actively engaging with our local communities to build our reputation as an employer which recognises and values difference.  Our employment related policies and procedures reflect the Federation’s commitment to its Equal Opportunities policy and other legislation ,adhering to safe employment procedures which place the safety of children and young people at the heart of all our practices. 

  

Barnfield  is committed to eliminating unlawful discrimination and to promoting equality of opportunity by fostering an atmosphere of mutual harmony and respect among all its potential and existing students and staff regardless of their gender, marital status, disability, colour, race, nationality or ethnic origin, learning difficulty, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.

 

Our aim is to ensure that all recruitment decisions are based on competency, ability and performance, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, nationality or ethnic origin, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, learning difficulty, religion or belief, sexual orientation or gender reassignment.  We are working towards achieving the Investors in Diversity standard. A copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy is available by clicking on this link.

 

 

Disability - Two Ticks Employer

 

In April 2010 Barnfield College was awarded the Two Ticks (link to disability statement) accreditation. This is a recognition awarded by Jobcentre Plus to employers who have agreed to make certain positive commitments regarding the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled people.

 

If you have a disability, you only need to state your disability in the equal opportunities section of the application so that any changes or reasonable adjustments to the job, conditions, hours or environment that you may find beneficial, can be made. 

 

Mindful Employer - Positive about Mental Health

 

Barnfield also signed the charter to become a Mindful Employer. The Mindful Employer charter is aimed at increasing awareness of mental health at work, and building upon our current good practice to ensure that current and potential employees receive the right level of support.

 

More information on Mindful Employer is available at www.mindfulemployer.net. Alternatively, please contact a member of the Human Resources Team on 01582 569812 or email: recruitment@barnfield.ac.uk 

 

Information for Applicants with Disabilities

 

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and aim to make our processes as inclusive as possible.  Therefore if you have any special requirement to assist you with the application or selection process, please let us know.

 

Pre-employment checks

 

References

 

Any offer of employment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, one of which must be your most recent employer.  We will take up reference prior to interview, unless you state otherwise.  Satisfactory references must be received prior to commencement of employment.

 

Qualifications

 

At interview you are required to provide original qualifications that are relevant to the post.  A copy of the qualifications will be taken.

 

The Right to Work in the UK

 

The Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 makes it a criminal offence for an employer to employ anyone who does not have permission to live or work in the UK. At interview, you will be required to provide proof of your identity and at least one original document from the following list, which verifies your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom:

 

  • A document issued by a previous employer, the Inland Revenue, the Benefits Agency, the Employment Service, stating the individual’s national insurance number.

  • A passport or national identity card identifying the individual as a British or European Economic Area (EEA) citizen, or having the right of abode in the UK.

  • A birth certificate issued in the UK, the Irish Republic, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. 

  • A letter from the Home Office indicating that the individual has permission to work in the UK. 

  • A work permit or other approval for employment issued by Work Permits UK.

 

Disclosure of Criminal Convictions Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

 

You will be required to disclose any criminal conviction, including any which may be ‘spent’ under the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and 1986 (Exceptions) (Amendments).

 

Criminal Record Checks

 

Barnfield is committed to Safer Recruitment and to Safeguarding the wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults.  Prior to interview candidates will be required to complete a CRB disclosure for all appropriate posts which will be taken forward for the selected candidate.  Prior to confirmation of employment satisfactory CRB clearance including List 99 check must be received for appropriate posts. (link to Safeguarding leaflet already on jobs page)

 

Institute for Learning (IFL) Registration

 

Under 2007 regulations, newly qualified teachers will need to register with the Institute for Learning to become a Registered Teacher. If successful in starting a teaching position with Barnfield, we can assist you in the application process and any further training that is required. Further information is available www.ifl.ac.uk



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