Staff Recruitment

Each of the following eight stages/elements of recruitment and selection has a contribution to make in helping to find the most suitable candidates

Staff Recruitment Processes

1. To ensure that the best possible staff are recruited based on merits, abilities and suitability for the position.
2. To ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently.
3. To ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, disability or age.
4. To ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, recommendations and guidance.
5. To ensure that NCU Training meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.
6. Nomination of two staff members to be responsible for the overall coordination of the recruitment, induction and ongoing professional development of staff.
7. Applicants apply directly with an up-to-date CV.
8. CVs are screened and applicants selected if suitable for an initial face-to-face interview.
9. If successful, they are called for a second interview.
10. Setting of suitable probation periods
11. Sight of their academic qualifications and detailed review of their education and experience
12. A review of their training course material to assess their lesson planning ability and its suitability for our learners' needs.
13. Reference checks to clarify their level of expertise and training ability.
14. Establish roles, responsibilities and codes of conduct concerning the position or contract offered.

Staff Induction Process:

New employees are given an Induction Pack, which contains:

• Staff Handbook
• Policies on Safety, Health and Welfare; Equality; Bullying; and AUP codes of practice on use of Internet and email
• Their Job Title and description with detailed responsibilities

On first day of employment:

A tour of the work location & information on access to centre

• Introduction to colleagues
• Essential documentation
• Essential information re: health & safety including fire exits, emergency procedures etc.
• Information and instructions for access of network and other systems required to fulfil their role
• Discussion of local working conditions and environment.
• Introduction to a specific colleague to help new employees settle in.

Staff Communication

Staff Development: