Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hopwood Hall College Accept CV’s?
No, all applicants must complete the Hopwood Hall College Application Form. Your CV will NOT be taken into consideration in the short-listing process.
How do I access information about a current vacancy?
On the HHC web site – www.hopwood.ac.uk click on the job title you are interested in and register online, for this you will need an email account and a password you will create. You will then be able download the job description/personal specification.
What do I do if I can not access the vacancy details on the website?
Please email your request to human.resources@hopwood.ac.uk stating the job reference number and the problem you are experiencing with the website. We will ask our IT department to investigate the problem and you will be emailed or posted the application documents required.
Am I suitability qualified/experienced to apply for a vacancy?
If unsure as to your suitability for a post, please refer to both the Job Description and Person Specification. If you believe having read these documents that ‘you’ are suitably qualified and/or experienced and you meet the essential/desirable criteria then you are encouraged to submit an application.
I want to apply for two vacancies. Should I complete two separate application forms?
We require you to complete an application form for each vacancy that you wish to apply for. This will enable you to adapt your application to the requirements of each post which may differ.
Can I contact a Head of Department for vacancy details?
If the advert doesn’t contain details of who you can contact for an informal discussion, please contact the HR department who will provide you with details of the relevant Manager in relation to the advertised vacancy.
How do I find out how many hours are required for a post and whether the post is Term Time Only (TTO) or All Year Round (AYR)?
Please refer to the job description/personal specification for that vacancy.
Can I have a tour of Hopwood Hall College?
For Senior posts we usually offer this facility as part of the interview process. For all other posts it is not our normal practice to build this in to the selection process.
Where can I find out more information about Hopwood Hall College?
Please visit www.hopwood.ac.uk for more information.
When can I expect to hear whether I have been short-listed?
Unfortunately, it is not possible for us to reply to every individual application and therefore if we have not responded to your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, we have to ask you to please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
What happens next?
The invite to interview letters/emails are sent out to the interview candidates approximately one week before the interview date. The letter details what processes the interview will consist of, including any preparation in advance, i.e. preparation of a presentation.
Candidates are asked to confirm if they are able to attend the interview or not and should make the HR department aware of any special needs.
On the day of the interview the interview candidates should follow the information from their invite to interview letter regarding arrival times and venues.