HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION FORM

Thank you for your interest in our vacancy. The following notes are intended to assist
you in the application process. It is important that you read all the information provided
in the job pack carefully as the decision to shortlist you will be based solely on the
information you provide in this application.

All Job Packs contain:

Application form
Guidance Notes
Job Description & Person Specification

General Guidance Notes:

Complete all sections of the application form and make sure that all the
information you provide is correct. If you provide false information or deliberately
omit any relevant facts, it may result in disqualification from the selection
process, or where the discovery is made after appointment, dismissal or other
disciplinary action.
Make sure that your application form arrives before the closing date, late
applications will not be accepted. Exceptions to this may be allowed in the case
of disabled applicants who receive information in a different format, or who have
difficulty in completing an application form. If you have difficulty in submitting an
application form you may submit a CV but this should contain the same
information we ask for on the application form.
Sign and date the application form to declare that the information you have
provided is accurate. If submitting the application form electronically, printing
your name is a declaration that the information is accurate.
Please note that CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute for any section of the
application form.

Sections relating to Education, Training & Qualifications

Complete these sections listing education and training commencing with your most
recent achievement or those you are currently working towards, detailing results and
dates. Where specific qualifications are required for the position this will be stated in the
Job Description and Person Specification.

Sections relating to Employment

Complete this section as fully as possible giving exact dates of previous employment,
including any unpaid or voluntary work, in chronological order commencing with most
recent employment. Where there are gaps in your employment please state the reasons
why (e.g. gap year, career break, unemployed etc.).
Section relating to Information in Support of your Application

In this section you should address each point on the Person Specification, providing
information, examples and evidence to illustrate how you meet the criteria for the job.
You must, therefore, give evidence which shows how you meet the specification. For
example, if the specification states ‘able to use initiative and work unsupervised’ it will
not be sufficient to say ‘I can work unsupervised and show initiative’. You must quote
examples of your work/life which demonstrate these attributes.

Remember that experience is not confined to paid work, mention any relevant
experience you may have acquired outside work, such as community, voluntary or
leisure interests.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS

References

One of your referees must be your current or most recent employer. Applicants cannot
commence work until a written reference from your most recent employer has been
received.

Copies of references or references that are addressed ‘to whom it may concern’ will not
be accepted.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

Employment at the College is subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and
barring Service. Checks will also be made against the DCSF List 99.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will
depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your
offences.

All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and you are required
to declare any criminal convictions, even if they are regarded as ‘spent’ under the Act.
Please see our policy on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act for further details.

Validation of Qualifications

Where specific qualifications are required for the position, this will be included in the Job
Description and Person Specification. You should complete this section giving details of
relevant results and dates. Make sure you include any NVQ’s which you are working
towards or have obtained. If your application is successful, you will be required to
provide verification of these qualifications following your interview.

Right to Work in the United Kingdom

Under the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, it is a criminal offence to employ anyone
who is not entitled to live or work in the United Kingdom. If successful at interview you
will be asked to provide proof of eligibility. Photographic proof of your identity will also
be required.

Medical Questionnaire

A satisfactory medical assessment is a condition of employment.

DISABLED APPLICANTS

We encourage everyone to apply for jobs at Leeds City College and will consider all
applications, regardless of circumstances.

If you have a disability which could prevent you from carrying out any aspect of a post,
we still encourage you to apply. Please tell us about any duties that you think you may
not be able to do because of your disability in the 'Fairness in Employment' section on
the application form. We will make every effort to make reasonable adjustments to
enable a candidate with a disability to take up the post.

We can provide information in large print and Braille.

Disabled applicants who meet the basic minimum requirements of the role are
guaranteed an interview. You are asked to indicate in the 'Fairness in Employment'
section of the application for any arrangements which may need to be made in order for
you to attend an interview.

You are not obliged to inform us of any disability you may have, but you will still be
covered by the Disability Discrimination Act once your disability becomes known.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The College is committed to treating staff and students fairly. We will make sure that we
do not discriminate against people because of age, colour, ethnic or national origin,
nationality, race, religious belief, gender, marital status, sexuality, responsibility for
dependants, impairment, trade union or political activity, and any other disadvantaged
group.

DATA PROTECTION

The College is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998 to hold information about
applicants. This data is primarily for statutory reporting purposes. Application forms
from unsuccessful applicants will be kept for 6 months and then destroyed.

CHILD PROTECTION

Leeds City College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment.
INVESTORS IN PEOPLE

The College was successfully re-assessed as an Investor In People.

INVESTORS IN DIVERSITY

The College has achieved the Investors in Diversity Standard.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Students, partners and the local community are all affected by what we do as a
business. Therefore we try to take a responsible attitude in everything we do.