Recruitment Process - Edinburgh's Telford College

Edinburgh's Telford College places great emphasis on ensuring recruitment is conducted in a fair and consistent manner where decision-making is qualified and objective. In addition, the College is committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. Where possible, vacancies are externally advertised and a range of ethnic minority groups and organisations within the Edinburgh area are notified of such vacancies.

Appointments

All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory report from Disclosure Scotland (criminal records check) and two satisfactory references. All new employees receive a one to one Induction with Human Resources plus an additional departmental induction with their new line manager or designated mentor.

Terms and Conditions

Salary is paid monthly to all staff on the third last working day of every calendar month directly by bank giro credit to a bank account of choice. Salary scales are benchmarked against the Further Education sector and cost of living increases are annually reviewed and negotiated with Trade Unions.

Annual Leave for lecturing staff is 60 days and for support staff is 41 days, both inclusive of public holidays. Annual leave for lecturing staff is fixed in accordance with normal teaching holidays. Annual leave for support staff has to be requested and approved by line management.

Hours of work for lecturing staff are 32.5 hours per week and 36.25 hours per week for support staff.

Disability Recruitment Guidelines

Edinburgh’s Telford College have a policy whereby they employ people with disabilities.

As defined in the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act, a disability is:-

“A physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day to day activities”

The College is committed to ensuring disabled people receive full and proper consideration throughout the whole recruitment process. Candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the post applied for are guaranteed an interview.

The College will endeavour to provide, or obtain grants or aid from the Disability Employment Service and provide any practical equipment or modification that will enable those with a disability to undertake full employment. More information can be found in Edinburgh's Telford College Disability Recruitment Guidelines.

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