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Frequently Asked Questions

Hopefully we have given you a clear picture about what it’s like to work here and provided all the information you need to make your application.  However, if you’ve still got any questions, you might find the answers here.

How can I apply for a role?
All applicants must complete a College application form which can be submitted via e-mail to jobs@tauntons.ac.uk or by post to the contact address available on our contacts screen.  Please note that we are not able to accept CVs alone.  If you wish to submit your CV, you may do so, but it must accompany a College application form.

How will I know you have received my application?
If you have applied via e-mail you will receive a confirmation of receipt when you submit your application.  Unfortunately, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of an application via post.  However, we can confirm receipt of your application on request.

I am experiencing problems in downloading the job descriptions and application forms from the website.  What should I do?
We may be experiencing some technical problems with our website.  Please e-mail jobs@tauntons.ac.uk to request the information you require.

I submitted a completed application form, however, I have not heard anything yet.  What should I do?
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, so if you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.

If my application was unsuccessful can I re-apply for other vacancies?
We encourage applicants to apply for any positions for which they are suitably qualified.

I have just noticed an advert for a vacancy, however, the closing date has passed.  Can I still apply? 
In most cases, if the closing date has passed we will not be able to accept further applications.  Please contact HR at jobs@tauntons.ac.uk to clarify whether this is the case for the position you are interested in.

Do you have any tips for completing the application form?
With employment history start with the most recent, list all the employers you have worked for and provide details of the job title and the period you have worked for them as this information may be used to assess whether you meet the experience requirements of the post.  Remember to list any breaks in employment giving reasons.

Think about whether the job description is one you would be interested in and whether you think you have the skills and experience to apply for the vacancy.  Ensure that you explain your motivations in applying for the role.  In addition to your qualifications obtained at school, college or university remember to list all the informal and formal training courses you have attended as this information may help assess whether you have a relevant qualification or meet some other requirement.

The supporting statement is the most important part of your application, as it is here that you have to make a case for your selection.  Please do not leave this section blank as your application is likely to be discounted.  Please do not cut and paste your CV into this section as this is not likely to address how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Who should I nominate as my references?
You must give your present or most recent employer as one of your referees.  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 e.g. someone who you have volunteered with.  Under no circumstances should you provide the name of a relative or friend as a referee.

What can I expect from the recruitment process?
Our standard recruitment processes involve a half day pre-interview assessment.  During the assessment candidates will be expected to take part in a range of activities.  The activities are designed around the person specification and job description and should enable the candidate to demonstrate their skills and experience in relation to the essential criteria of the person specification.  Candidates who successfully pass the pre-interview assessment will be required to attend a formal interview with the selection panel.  You will normally be interviewed by a panel of three people including a senior manager of the College.  Interviews last from half an hour to an hour and there will also be the opportunity for you to ask questions. 

When will I know whether my interview has been successful?
The candidates will be informed of the recruitment decision as soon as possible after the formal interview process.  The selection panel will inform the candidates of the latest date by which they should hear the outcome of the interview process.

What training and development will I receive?
All new staff are subject to a robust probation process which is conducted by their line manager.  Performance, targets/objectives and training needs are checked regularly at two month intervals and all staff receive a full induction during the first few months of their employment.

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