How to apply

When?

The application period for 2013 summer residential schools will open from Thursday 21 February and close on 22 March. Please ensure you download the application form from the HR website: http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/

back to topApplying for an academic role

For module director, module director assistant / foreign language assistant, tutor and demonstrator roles, check that you have all the information you need from this website to complete your application form.

Download the application form and Supplementary information from the HR website: http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/

Complete and return the form by email to ss-res-schools-job-applications@open.ac.uk

back to topApplying for other roles

Please ensure that you have read the job description roles in Roles and requirements.

For learning adviser, school director and school administrator make your application from the Human Resource job website Job opportunities: Current vacancies (you will need an OUCU and password to access this site).

For assistant school administrator and office staff make your application from the Human Resource job website Job opportunities: Current vacancies.

back to topChange of availability?

If you need to change your choice of dates and modules after submitting your application form, please Contact us.

back to topInformation for disabled applicants

If you require a copy of the application form in large print or on computer disc please Contact us. If you have a hearing impairment, you can make enquiries on ++44 (0)1908 654901 (Milton Keynes minicom answer phone).

back to topEqual opportunities monitoring form

We ask applicants to complete the equal opportunities monitoring form which is attached to the application form. This provides us with information to monitor recruitment activity in relation to gender, ethnicity and disability. Please be assured that this form is removed before the selection panel reads your application and that all information is treated in the strictest confidence.

back to topDisclosure

You may be asked to apply to the Criminal Records Bureau for a disclosure (DBS) Disclosure and Barring Scheme. You will be informed if this is a requirement for any appointment(s) (e.g. if your student group includes a vulnerable adult as defined by DBS). The DBS is an executive group of the Home Office.

back to topCriminal Conviction

In line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, you are required to declare any unspent criminal convictions when completing employment applications for the Open University. For certain roles, you will also need to declare spent convictions, pending charges/current police investigations, bind overs, warnings and cautions or reprimands. All information you provide is treated as confidential and will be considered only in relation to the job for which you are applying.

In instances where a conviction is disclosed, the Open University will consider whether the offence would make you unsuitable for the type of work you are applying for.

back to topFeedback on the recruitment process

If you have any comments or concerns about any stage of the recruitment process, please write to:

HR Advisor Student Services
Human Resources
The Open University
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Equal opportunity is University policy.