Equality & Diversity

We aim to be a leading employer whose workforce reflects the diversity of our society.The Milton Keynes College corporate strategy aims to ensure that all recruitment decisions are based on competency, ability and performance, regardless of age, sex, disability, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, colour, religion, marital status or belief (e.g. religious or political views). We aim to be a leading employer whose workforce reflects the diversity of our society. We have recently achieved the 'Investors in Diversity' standard. A copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy is available by clicking on this link.

Positive about Disabled People - Two Ticks Employer

Since 1st April 2009, Milton Keynes College has held the Two Ticks accreditation. This is a recognition awarded by JobCentre Plus to employers who have agreed to make certain positive commitments regarding the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled people.

We welcome disclosure from disabled staff and job applicants, and want to assure you of a positive and supportive response to any disclosure. We would encourage you to feel confident in disclosing any disability status, impairment or condition so that we can review any reasonable adjustments that we need to make to the interview process, job or working environment. If you have any questions before making an application, a member of the HR Team would be pleased to speak with you, please contact us on 01908 684444. Please note that any disability disclosure will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Mindful Employer - Positive about Mental Health

Child Protection & Safeguarding

Milton Keynes College is committed to Safer Recruitment and to promoting the safety and welfare of young children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions require a List 99 check, CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check and employer references. It is the responsibility of all staff to promote and safeguard our student's welfare, and all employees must demonstrate their suitability for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff will be provided with Child Protection training and will be guided through our official Child Protection Policy.

To meet with our safeguarding obligations, Milton Keynes College requires all employees to be CRB checked. Should you be successful in being appointed, you will be asked to visit the HR Department at Bletchley to complete a CRB application form within five working days of receiving an offer of employment.

The Right to Work in the UK

The Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 makes it a criminal offence for an employer to employ anyone who does not have permission to live or work in the UK. Successful candidates will be asked to supply at least one original document from the following list, which verifies their right to work in the UK:

• A document issued by a previous employer, the Inland Revenue, the Benefits Agency, the Contributions Agency or the Employment Service, stating the individual’s national insurance number. 
• A passport or national identity card identifying the individual as a British or European Economic Area (EEA) citizen, or having the right of abode in the UK.
• A birth certificate issued in the UK, the Irish Republic, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. 
• A letter from the Home Office indicating that the individual has permission to work in the UK. 
• A work permit or other approval for employment issued by Work Permits UK.

Institute for Learning (IFL) Registration

Under 2007 regulations, newly qualified teachers will need to register with the Institute for Learning to become a Registered Teacher. If successful in starting a teaching position with Milton Keynes College, we can assist you in the application process and any further training that is required. Further information is available at www.ifl.ac.uk