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Recruitment Process

This section provides you with information on our online application form.

The Recruitment Process

Our Online Application System

All applications are submitted electronically via our online application system. All vacancies are advertised on our website.  

When completing your application, please ensure that you look at the job description and person specification carefully; demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role within the person specification document that you upload to your application form. 

You will receive an automated acknowledgement email to confirm receipt of your application.  

Closing Dates and Deadlines

All vacancies show a closing date. Unless otherwise stated, the deadline is midnight on the closing date. 

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement.

We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.  

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to three months for similar position. 

Shortlisting:

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via email (usually within three weeks of the closing date). 

CVs

We accept CV’s for certain roles. Please see individual adverts for details.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance, we only accept CVs alongside the completion of an application form. 

Safer Recruitment

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. All applicants are therefore advised to read this section of the Lincoln College website before completing their application form.

Safer Recruitment is embedded into the Lincoln College recruitment process to ensure the following:

  • Students are able to learn and thrive in a safe environment. 

  • Statutory responsibilities are adhered to. 

  • Appropriate staff are appointed for the job they do. 

  • Recruited staff and volunteers are the best in their field. 

The Lincoln College Safer Recruitment Policy describes in detail the recruitment processes and the checks which are in place to help deter, reject or identify people who are unsuitable to work within our learning environment. A copy is available to download via the following link - Safer Recruitment Policy.

Should your application be successful, your offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks. These checks are in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance and will include (as a minimum) a DBS Check, reference check, prohibition check and an identity document check to ensure that you have the Right to Work in the UK.   

It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

Any discrepancies or anomalies in the information provided as part of the recruitment process will be discussed with shortlisted candidates at interview. 

Useful Downloads and Links

For more information on the Safer Recruitment process that we employ, please read the documents listed and linked here, or if you have a question, please contact our HR and Recruitment team by email or phone.

DBS ID Checking Guidelines
Guidance for Applying for Criminal Records Checks from Overseas
Right to Work Check
Prevent Duty
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