The first stage of applying for a vacancy at NewVIc is to complete the online application associated with your chosen vacancy; you will need to complete a separate application for each role you apply for. We are unable to accept speculative CVs due to Safer Recruitment requirements.

As part of the process, you will need to complete a supporting statement, which should address how you meet each criterion in the person specification. This is a key part of your application and is used to shortlist applications for interview. You may wish to work on this in a separate document and pasting into the online application. Your application details will be saved allowing you to log out and return later to complete your application.

Once the advertisement has reached the closing date the Recruiting Manager should collate all applications that have been submitted for the vacancy. These should be anonymised with the candidates personal details removed (including name, address and any details disclosed as part of equalities monitoring) for the purposes of shortlisting to ensure equity and fairness. We aim to contact candidates with the outcome within four weeks of the closing date of a vacancy. If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be contacted to arrange a time and given details of anything you will need to prepare in advance.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted.

Your interview will be competency based and will either be face to face on site, or online via Google Meet. If your interview is online, please make sure you can access Google Meet and test your video and microphone before the interview.

You will be interviewed by a panel, one of whom will be your potential new line manager. At least one member of the panel will be trained in Safer Recruitment practices, and these will be followed during the interview, including asking you about any gaps in your employment history.

Our selection day/s are structured to maintain fairness and equity. For some posts, you may also be asked to take part in a timed assessment, micro teach, or deliver a presentation, as part of the interview process. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the role or the organisation at the end of the interview, so you may want to prepare questions beforehand.

The successful candidate will be contacted as soon as possible after the interview by the recruiting manager, who will be their line manager at NewVIc. If you are not successful at this time, we will also inform you as soon as possible after the interview, and provide feedback upon request.

If you accept an offer of employment with us, you will be referred to our background check provider. You will be required to complete pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS, qualifications checks and possible additional checks depending on your role. We will also ask for two employment references; one of these should be your current or most recent employer.

You will be required to complete our mandatory training that includes Prevent and Safeguarding before you can start work with us.

You will be given a local induction as soon as possible upon starting your role at NewVIc, with introductions to your team and place of work. We also have a corporate induction, which will give you more information about the group and its college. All roles are subject to a 10 month probation period, during which you will be offered formal and informal support and learning to help you settle in.

Please refer to the privacy notice for job applicants below:

Privacy Notice for Job Applicants

The application form is designed to enable candidates to be assessed for shortlisting purposes and to help the College monitor our equality data.

Your completed application form is the only basis for considering your initial suitability for the post. No assumptions will be made about your experience or skills. These notes are designed to help you to complete the application form effectively. We recommend that you read these notes before completing your application form. Please complete each section of the form.

We do not accept your curriculum vitae as a substitute for a properly completed application form.

This describes the main duties and responsibilities of the job to be undertaken. The person specification identifies the skills, experience and qualifications required by the post holder and will be used in determining whether you will be shortlisted.

Starting with the most recent, list all the employers you have worked for and provide details of the job title and the period you worked for them. This information may be used to assess whether you meet the experience requirements for the post. For safeguarding purposes you should detail your entire employment history, explaining any gaps in employment such as maternity leave.

This is the most important part of your application, as the information you provide will be used to construct a shortlist of candidates to be called for an interview. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the job, so use it wisely. It is important that you do not simply repeat your job history and other details that are already in your application form. You need to explain how you meet the criteria for the post giving examples where possible. Consider how your experience, skills and training enable you to meet each of the essential selection criteria. Make sure your statements are positive and clearly set out. When writing your supporting statement, make sure that you cover all the points in the person specification using each criterion as a separate heading.

Your statement should be as comprehensive as possible in addressing the details you have been supplied with in relation to the position. Remember to also include details of relevant skills you have acquired outside of traditional employment (including voluntary activities) in your examples as these provide a broader view of your suitability for the job. If you do not address each of the essential criteria specifically, you will not be shortlisted for an interview.

You must provide the details of two referees, one of who must be your current or most recent employer. If you are studying, please give your tutor as a referee. If you have not been employed, you may wish to give the name of someone who can comment on your ability to do the job.(not a relative or close family member)

Personal referees are of little help to the selection panel and will not provide strong supporting evidence for your suitability for the position. Your referee should be able to confirm your suitability for the role in which you have applied for. You should not give the name of a relative or partner as a referee.

Newham Sixth Form College is required to obtain a criminal record check for employment and voluntary appointments. It is of fundamental importance to the College to ensure so far as possible that those who take up appointments do not pose a risk to students in its care. It is therefore important for the College to apply for and review the past criminal records of any successful applicants for positions, before making a formal offer of appointment. The College considers it also essential that the confidential and personal Disclosure information from the Disclosure and Barring Service is used fairly and sensibly in order to avoid unfair discrimination of applicants for appointments at the College. Candidates are selected for an interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

The College agrees to comply with the provisions of the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice, a copy of which can be found on:  www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice   

Having a criminal conviction does not automatically prevent you from working at the College, criminal records will be taken into account for recruitment purposes only where the conviction is relevant and would prevent someone’s suitability. This will depend on the circumstances and background to your offence(s). Failure to disclose a criminal conviction may result in offers of employment being withdrawn and or disciplinary action if the candidate has commenced work with the College.

Newham Sixth Form College is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. All candidates must be able to demonstrate their support for the College’s commitment to equality and diversity. In order for us to monitor our recruitment practices, we encourage all applicants to complete the equalities monitoring information. This information is removed prior to shortlisting and is kept in accordance with the data protection guidance.

All applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview, (the minimum criteria means the essential criteria as set out in the job description) candidates are therefore encouraged to disclose any disabilities so that the necessary adjustments can be made to the interview process.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

• ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible

• communicating and promoting vacancies

• offering an interview to disabled people

• anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required

• supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work

• at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

Find out more about Disability Confident at: www.gov.uk/disability-confident

Please submit your form in sufficient time to meet the closing date as late applications will not be accepted. We will carefully consider your application, and normally contact you within three weeks of the closing date to tell you if you have been shortlisted for an interview.

If you are not shortlisted, we thank you for your application and the interest you have shown in Newham Sixth Form College and wish you the best of luck in your future career.

Newham Sixth Form College is one of the largest sixth form colleges in London. We have around 260 staff members working together, united by a combined sense of purpose. NewVIc is an all-inclusive large successful sixth form college, with close to 3,000 16-18 year old students

We offer great opportunities for people who want to build on their potential and achieve their career ambitions in an educational environment, where innovation and creativity are valued and are essential for our continued success. We pride ourselves on the achievements of our staff and students in leading the way in further education and in return we reward our staff with competitive salary ranges with a great benefit package that includes:

Professional Development

We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities – every employee has an opportunity to receive paid training and access to our learning hub, and mentoring and coaching opportunities.

Employee Wellbeing and Assistance – Pam Assist

All staff members receive access to the College’s Employee Assistance Programme used by organisations such as Department for Work Pensions, ASDA, Probation Service and several Colleges. The programme allows you to access exclusive discount vouchers, cashback and other offers for retailers across the UK, as well as providing daily well-being tips, articles, mental health programmes (covering topics such as stress, communication, anxiety and mindfulness) and a 24/7 confidential assistance programme, which can be accessed via live chat or telephone.

Cycle to Work – Cycle scheme

We are part of Cycle scheme, the UK’s most popular cycle-to-work benefit, which enables staff to save 25-39% of the cost of a new bike and accessories, whilst also spreading the cost.

Season Ticket Loans

We offer interest-free season ticket loans to staff, enabling them to benefit from the savings of holding an annual Travel card, for travel on the Tube, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail and National Rail services.

Wellbeing & Heath Checks

All staff members are eligible for a free health check, and a contribution towards spectacles. We also offer staff members an optional annual flu vaccination, and provide access to occupational health. We also offer family friendly policies and enhanced maternity leave.

Pension Scheme

We are part of the defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme, which means the pension you get is based on how long you have been a member of the scheme and how much you earn.

Free Parking

Access to an onsite employer’s parking is coveted especially in the areas where parking spaces are limited and street parking is not an option.