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Our Hiring Process
- Stage 1
Applied
You should submit a completed application form, within the chosen advert on our dedicated careers page.
We want to understand how you meet the individual requirements of the job role you have chosen to apply for, therefore we recommend you consider the job description and person specification when creating your application.
When we advertise a role, we always include a closing date. Due to the level of interest for our roles, we are unable to accept late applications and reserve the option to close vacancies early.
- Stage 2
Reviewing Applications
The shortlisting panel will assess your application using the information you have supplied, and against the Job Description and Person Specification.
Applications that meet the relevant criteria will be shortlisted for interview, which will either be in person; via telephone or googlemeet.
All our shortlisting is anonymised to ensure a fair and consistent selection process.
Applications that meet the relevant criteria will be shortlisted for interview, which will either be in person; via telephone or googlemeet.
All our shortlisting is anonymised to ensure a fair and consistent selection process.
- Stage 3
1st Interview
If your application is successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to interview. Communication is via email, so please ensure you check your inbox regularly for updates.
We use a candidate self-scheduling system, allowing you to select a convenient interview slot, full instructions on how to do this will be included in the email.
You will also be asked to complete a self declaration form at this stage; other requirements will be role dependent, and could include a presentation or a written assessment.
We use a candidate self-scheduling system, allowing you to select a convenient interview slot, full instructions on how to do this will be included in the email.
You will also be asked to complete a self declaration form at this stage; other requirements will be role dependent, and could include a presentation or a written assessment.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, whether at the application stage or to support your interview/assessment centre, please ensure that you provide details of your requirement on your application form. If you would like to discuss these adjustments in further detail please call 0121 803 5050.
- Stage 4
Offer
If you are successful at interview, congratulations!
The HR team will send you a provisional offer of employment. All offers will be made subject to satisfactory references, occupational health clearance, and proof of right to work in the UK.
The HR team will send you a provisional offer of employment. All offers will be made subject to satisfactory references, occupational health clearance, and proof of right to work in the UK.
Owing to the vulnerable nature of our students, it is the policy of Queen Alexandra College that all new appointees shall be subject to an Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The appointees must provide sight of the original Disclosure & Barring Service certificate to Queen Alexandra College, prior to starting work.
When offered the role, you will need to provide two referees, with one being your current or most recent employer. If this is not possible you may be asked to provide additional referees. Personal references are not acceptable
Where you have declared qualifications, as part of your application, you are required to provide evidence of these, as a condition of your employment, prior to commencing with Queen Alexandra College.
At this time you will be given access to our on-boarding portal to confidentially provide all necessary information and start getting to know more about the College.
At this time you will be given access to our on-boarding portal to confidentially provide all necessary information and start getting to know more about the College.