How to apply
When?
The application period for summer residential school posts is open between 16 January and 20 February 2012.
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. The application form is available as a Microsoft Word document or a pdf file. Select your preferred option from the menu on the left.
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 topApplying for a disability support role
Please ensure that you have read the job description roles in Roles and requirements.
Click below for an application form for the following roles:
Disability support assistant/coordinator (school)
Disability support asssistant (register)
Please note that the University expects you to attend an assistant training event before you take up the residential school appointment for the first time and thereafter one in each two year period. The event is a full programme offering both disability and role specific training and good practice sharing.
The training will take place on 21/22 April 2012 in Milton Keynes.
Payment will be at a fixed rate and further details including expenses will be confirmed in the appointment offer letter. In addition, you should access the assistant training and reference website each year before an appointment.
The work of the disability support roles brings the jobholder into contact with children and vulnerable adults at residential schools. Accordingly, successful applicants will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
The CRB provides access to criminal record and other relevant information to organisations in England and Wales. The results of the checks carried out by the CRB help us make more informed decisions when recruiting people to work with children and vulnerable adults, ensuring greater protection for the vulnerable and affording greater protection to our students, staff, and volunteers.
Appointment to these roles is subject to a satisfactory disclosure being received from the Criminal Records Bureau.
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 (CRB) for a disclosure. 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 CRB). The CRB is an executive group of the Home Office.
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.