Introducing You to Fareham College
There has never been a better time to work for Fareham College.
Our College regularly produces excellent student results and receives sizeable capital investment that has and will deliver world-class learning facilities for both students and staff.
We are now regarded as the #1 College in Hampshire and none of this momentum would be possible without the team that Fareham College has brought together.
A Warm Welcome Awaits You
Working at Fareham College not only gives our people the opportunity to inspire the lives of the next generation but it also provides them with the chance to excel in their own careers. As employers, we see one of our key roles as making sure our people are given the support they need to innovate, achieve and succeed.
Andrew Kaye,
Principal and Chief Executive.
A Warm Welcome Awaits
Working at Fareham College not only gives our people the opportunity to inspire the lives of the next generation but it also provides them with the chance to excel in their own careers. As employers, we see one of our key roles as making sure our people are given the support they need to innovate, achieve and succeed.
Andrew Kaye,
Principal and Chief Executive.
Excellence Is Closer Than You Think
For everyone who works at Fareham College, the students’ experience is paramount, and while it may be the state of the art facilities we have on offer that students first notice on arrival, it is the helpful, knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff that really makes their experience a memorable one.
Enjoy finding out some more about our College and its people on this page. If you feel you have the experience, drive and enthusiasm to make a difference, we invite you to view our job vacancies and look forward to receiving your application soon.
Excellence Is Closer Than You Think
For everyone who works at Fareham College, the students’ experience is paramount, and while it may be the state of the art facilities we have on offer that students first notice on arrival, it is the helpful, knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff that really makes their experience a memorable one.
Enjoy finding out some more about our College and its people on this page. If you feel you have the experience, drive and enthusiasm to make a difference, we invite you to view our job vacancies and look forward to receiving your application soon.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
At Fareham College, we believe in providing equal opportunity to all of our people and value the contribution each of our employees make.
We aim to employ people who reflect the diverse nature of the community to enable us to maintain an outstanding service to our learners whilst bringing together our core values – Respect, Innovate and Excel.
Fareham College is a Disability Confident Employer and have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge to show our commitment to supporting employees going through the menopause in the workplace.
If you like what you have read, please apply through our job vacancies page or register your CV.
- A fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
- A guaranteed interview for people with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the job and we provide reasonable adjustments where required.
- Using our Equality & Diversity recruitment data to attract a wider talent pool of candidates.
- Providing Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity Training to our People
- Offering free membership at our onsite Gym
- Discounted rates at our onsite Salon
- Providing an on-site changing room/shower
- Providing a cycle to work incentive and bike racks
- Offering Free Eye Care Vouchers
- Providing free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Conducting an annual wellbeing staff questionnaire and action plan
- Providing mental health first aid trained staff
- Our Wellbeing Committee meets quarterly to review the working practices for all aspects of College life.
- Monitoring, evaluating and reviewing all College policies and procedures relating to equality of opportunity and its promotion on an ongoing basis.
What We Can Offer You
- Generous annual leave entitlement, 30-50 days per annum (dependent on role), exclusive of bank holidays
- Local government (for support staff) and Teachers pension scheme with very generous employer contributions (21.8% and 23.86% respectively)
- Free on-site gym with shower and changing facilities
- Free access to the Education Support helpline, available 24/7
- Excellent staff development opportunities
- Staff recognition scheme (STAR awards)
- Employee recommendation incentive
- Onsite parking with parking permit scheme
- Free eye test vouchers
- On-site discounted silver service restaurant, cafes (including a Starbucks at our CEMAST site), Ofsted graded ‘outstanding’ on site nursery (Kidz Inc), hair salon and beauty salon
- Cycle to work scheme (20p per mile)
- One free part time short course per year
- Annual incremental pay increases linked to performance
- Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme
- Enhanced occupational maternity/paternity scheme
- Flexible or hybrid working considered (dependant on role)
- Annual staff events i.e. Christmas party/Summer BBQ (subject to change)
College Lifestyle
You’ll soon discover that with us, every day is different. Each day can bring exciting new challenges and experiences to help you make the most of your career.
Every day our people use their talents, passion and unique personalities, to create an exciting and vibrant learning environment for our students. Our people are our biggest asset and by supporting them to do what they do best, we continue to become more successful.
College Lifestyle
You’ll soon discover that with us, every day is different. Each day can bring exciting new challenges and experiences to help you make the most of your career.
Every day our people use their talents, passion and unique personalities, to create an exciting and vibrant learning environment for our students. Our people are our biggest asset and by supporting them to do what they do best, we continue to become more successful.
Our Culture
Our culture is our personality and character, it is made up of our shared values and describes how our people behave and interact, how decisions are made and how we approach our work.
- We create a culture where respect is deeply-embedded for all that work, study and visit Fareham College.
- We encourage innovation in design, development and delivery of our curriculum.
- We promote excellence in staff and student performance.
Our Culture
Our culture is our personality and character, it is made up of our shared values and describes how our people behave and interact, how decisions are made and how we approach our work.
- We create a culture where respect is deeply-embedded for all that work, study and visit Fareham College.
- We encourage innovation in design, development and delivery of our curriculum.
- We promote excellence in staff and student performance.
Our People
Our people will drive our strategic intent; their value is in their motivation, development and performance.
We will strive to be a contemporary forward-looking employer, that respects our people’s commitment to excelling in their work. Whilst setting high standards, and expecting outstanding results, we will prioritise well-being and always provide safe work environments providing due consideration to flexible working to meet the changing demands of a modern business environment.
We believe that continuous professional development is a key fundamental driver for change and improvement in an organisation, and we hold the effectiveness of college staff as our most valuable and important resource.
If this sounds like you, come and join us.Â
By 2022 our people will be:
- Responsive & adaptive: Responsive to change, creating new opportunities for meeting new challenges.
- Creative, imaginative and entrepreneurial: Innovators, professionals in their respective fields and commercially aware.
- Collaborative: Promote the benefits of team working through collaboration and taking pride in their work and the College.
- Passionate professionals: Role models committed to continually improving themselves and ultimately the experience and success of our students.
- Accountable: Understand the impact of, and taking responsibility for their actions, particularly in relation to:
- The reputation of the College
- The outcomes of students
- Their personal performance
Mark Beetlestone
We spoke to members of staff about their role and why they love to work at Fareham College – this episode features Mark Beetlestone, our Technology Enhanced Learning and Resource Manager.
Mark Beetlestone
We spoke to members of staff about their role and why they love to work at Fareham College – this episode features Mark Beetlestone, our Technology Enhanced Learning and Resource Manager.
Sarah-Jane Scott
We spoke to members of staff about their role and why they love to work at Fareham College – this episode features Sarah-Jane Scott, a Senior Business Partner, from our Business Plus team.
Jeffrey Bettam
We spoke to members of staff about their role and why they love to work at Fareham College – this episode features Jeffrey Bettam, a Professional Coach at our Civil Engineering Training Centre (CETC).
Jeffrey Bettam
We spoke to members of staff about their role and why they love to work at Fareham College – this episode features Jeffrey Bettam, a Professional Coach at our Civil Engineering Training Centre (CETC).
Tanya Richardson
We spoke to members of staff about their role and why they love to work at Fareham College – this episode features Tanya Richardson, our Fashion and Clothing Lecturer.
Greg Maidwell
We spoke to members of staff about their role and why they love to work at Fareham College – this episode features Greg Maidwell, a Manufacturing Lecturer at our Centre of Excellence in Engineering, Manufacturing and Advanced Skills Training (CEMAST).
Greg Maidwell
We spoke to members of staff about their role and why they love to work at Fareham College – this episode features Greg Maidwell, a Manufacturing Lecturer at our Centre of Excellence in Engineering, Manufacturing and Advanced Skills Training (CEMAST).
Emily Vadis
We spoke to members of staff about their role and why they love to work at Fareham College – this episode features Emily Vadis, one of our Careers Centre Advisers.
Our Campuses
Bishopsfield Road Campus
Fareham College’s Bishopsfield Road campus provides an outstanding learning environment for the students based here. With £16 million of investment, Fareham’s students have access to excellent facilities, the latest technologies and curriculum-based equipment to support some of the best technical and professional teaching in Hampshire.
CEMAST Campus
Fareham College’s Centre of Excellence in Engineering, Manufacturing and Advanced Skills Training. All Automotive, Engineering and Manufacturing programmes run by Fareham College are delivered at the CEMAST campus, located at the Daedalus airfield in Lee-on-the-Solent. The Centre’s huge contemporary concourse provides an inspiring area in which to work.
CETC Campus
Fareham College’s Civil Engineering Training Centre (CETC) was established in 2017 in response to a county-wide skills shortage believed to be hindering civil engineering growth and expansion in the south of England. CETC is a busy and energetic campus, with constant activity taking place as apprentices learn the essentials of the trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the salaries for our roles are on a salary scale and we advertise the bottom and top point of the scale. When we offer a role to a candidate, we will conduct a salary assessment which takes into consideration their qualifications and experience and this determines the point on the scale to offer.
We use this process for all roles with a salary scale to ensure a fair and consistent assessment for all employees at Fareham College.
There is a minimum of two members on the short listing panel. All personal details and equality information are removed from the application and sent to the short listing panel. The short listing panel score the applications against each point of the person specification.
The short listing process will take place within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert in most cases.
References are usually taken up once an offer has been made. However, we reserve the right to take them up prior to the interview date unless you have indicated on your application form that you do not want us to contact your referee prior to an offer being made.
The interview process will vary from role to role. All lecturing positions will include a micro teach to students which will be observed by the interview panel.
Selection methods could include: interview, presentation, relevant skills test, discussions with current Fareham College staff, and a personality assessment.
Fareham College is committed to the Safeguarding of Children and Young People; therefore, any offer of employment is subject to a number of different pre-employment checks which must be deemed as satisfactory to Fareham College. These checks are as follows:
- Receipt of two satisfactory employment references
- Completion of Fareham College’s Criminal Conviction & Barring & Safeguarding Form
- Enhanced DBS check
- Proof you have the right to work in the UK (in accordance with Home Office guidelines)
- Completion of a satisfactory List 99 check
- Proof of relevant qualifications
- Work Health Assessment form
If you are experiencing any technical issues with your application form, please contact the Networx Support Helpdesk:
Email:Â support@networxrecruitment.com
Telephone: 01943 467766
If we do not have any current vacancies that are suitable for you but you would like to receive job alerts for future roles, you can register a profile with us and set up job alert preferences. Once you have registered you will receive email job alerts for roles we advertise which match the preferences you selected.
Living and Working on the South Coast
With excellent transport links up and down the country the South Coast is one of the best places to live and work in the country. Offering the perfect blend of rural and city living with so many activities, events and places to go to suit all lifestyles. Whether it’s a day at a theme park or a stroll along the decks of Admiral Lord Nelson’s HMS Victory, the diversity of the South Coast’s visitor attractions make it a truly unique place to live. Shopaholics will also love the huge variety of retail offerings, which include well know high street brands and designer boutiques and independent outlets.Â
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