About us
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group serves the education and skills needs of the Yorkshire region from its Colleges in Castleford, Selby and Wakefield.
The Group offers an expansive range of post-16 provision, apprenticeships, higher education, adult qualifications and distance learning, through its wide variety of full and part-time courses. It also works closely with employers locally, regionally and nationally to deliver work-based training programmes to meet existing and future skills shortages.
Across its three Colleges, the Group serves over 9,000 students and currently employs more than 850 teaching and support staff.
We’re committed to ensuring all new colleagues receive a supportive induction experience starting with pre-employment onboarding, a local induction within the team and corporate induction sessions. As you join us, we aim to support you in reaching your full potential with us.
So, what happens next?
On your first day, your manager will discuss your induction programme with you and arrange your 1:1 meetings. At the end of your probationary period, you will have covered the suite of induction and covered the initial developments identified as part of this.
Thank you for choosing the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group and we wish you every success in your new role.
Sam Wright Principal & CEO
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Welcome
I am delighted to welcome you to the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group.
Here at our Group we are passionate about all our people, staff and students, and I am particularly keen to make sure that new staff settle in to their new roles as quickly and as effectively as possible.
As part of this commitment all new members of staff undertake a comprehensive induction to working with us. This goes beyond a traditional introduction to working practices, as we believe for you to thrive in your role, you will need to get to know the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group in detail quite quickly. This means understanding your role in achieving our mission, our strategic objectives, being clear about your roles and responsibilities and those of others, knowing the working processes practices, understanding the rules and boundaries, and most importantly building strong productive relationships.
This is why we have put together a framework of activities which are all compulsory and contribute to your overall induction.
I hope you will agree that taking part will give you the best possible start to your employment and will enable you to successfully complete the probationary period with the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group.
Kind regards
Sam Wright Principal
Section: 1 Vision, Mission &Values
Quite simply, our vision outlines what we are aiming for in the future, in terms of our long term goals
“To be an outstanding, first-choice education group, passionately serving all of our communities.”
Our mission describes why we are here, our purpose and what we do, which is
“Our staff positively transform our students’ lives and the communities we serve by putting them at the heart of everything we do.”
Our values act as the moral compass for our organisation. They encapsulate the way we do things, how we behave and how we make our decisions. Working with an external, expert organisation, we consulted extensively with our staff to shape our new values and we are proud to stand behind them –
Section: 2 Our Behaviour in Action
As a Group, we expect the highest standards of professionalism from ourselves and of those around us. All staff at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group have a responsibility to model these standards at all times. We lead by example and challenge each other constructively when we fall short. By doing so we reinforce the expected behaviour of students, which will enable them to operate successfully in the world of work.
These expectations apply not only to our duties within the organisation, but also in how we engage in public activities outside of the working environment.
As a Team
+ We work together across the Group to ensure we meet the highest possible standards
+ We recognise our culture of engagement is a shared responsibility and take accountability in maintaining the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group as a great place to work
+ We ensure that the student learning experience is at the heart of everything we do
+ We treat everyone with courtesy and respect
+ We take responsibility for our behaviour and are mindful of its impact on others
As Leaders and Managers
+ We lead with kindness and compassion
+ We are confident in making bold decisions, having authentic conversations and working across structural boundaries.
+ We embrace the diversity and individuality of our people and the need for inclusiveness
+ We promote and support a healthy working environment by role modelling and encouraging these behaviours
+ We actively support the development of our teams, through coaching and mentoring, participating in the performance review programme and other activities which help to fulfil the corporate objectives and values of the Group.
+ We promote collaboration, accountability and seize opportunities to continuously improve
+ We encourage and listen to constructive feedback from colleagues on how the Group can improve and recognise the role we all play in making The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group a great place to work.
As Individuals
+ We demonstrate a commitment to Group Values
+ We undertake a proactive approach to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students, ensuring personal compliance with all Group policy and procedure relating to the safeguarding of students.
+ We understand and act in accordance with our code of Professional Conduct at all times
+ We are alert to any indication or allegation of abuse and take appropriate action, as necessary.
+ We are committed to upholding British Values, celebrating equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of respect and tolerance.
+ We celebrate and value the diversity brought to our workforce by individuals, providing positive role models and an all-inclusive approach.
+ We work collaboratively across teams to support an integrated approach to improving our service where this will add value
+ We participate in team meetings and development opportunities as identified.
+ We put the students at the heart of everything we do
+ We ensure students receive a positive introduction into Group life through involvement in all identified aspects of the enrolment process.
+ We ensure risk assessments are undertaken, updated, and submitted in line with Group policy.
+ We undertake appropriate learning and development, to the equivalent of at least 30 hours (pro rata) each year.
+ We act in accordance with data protection legislation.
Equality and Diversity
We are driven to achieve equality for all students, staff and other College users, and to ensure that all students, whatever their background, have the opportunity to benefit from excellent and inspirational educational opportunities.
We aim to be fully inclusive, working to eliminate discrimination, promoting equality and embracing diversity in all that we do. We celebrate the rich variety of people who make up our communities, from different cultures and different ethnic backgrounds.
Some may have a disability; others may follow different religions. We may differ in our sexual orientation, languages or belief systems but we are united by an ambition to succeed and fulfil our potential.
Sustainability
At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group we are passionate about sustainability and we recognise that we all have a role to support climate action to respond to the climate emergency.
We are continuing to drive our sustainability strategy and have many projects and initiatives to support the plan to reduce our carbon footprint. Our strategy includes a focus on Green Skills for Green Jobs, our Carbon Management Plan for the group on our journey to net zero and our engagement with partners and stakeholders. Our work with external partners and planning and delivering a curriculum for today and the future alongside our carbon management are the areas of priority to ensure a holistic approach to sustainability. Our contribution to addressing the issues of climate change began some time ago, but there is always more to do. We have achieved a significant reduction of carbon over the last ten years and it is our aim to achieve Net Zero by 2038. To achieve our goals, we will continue to work with our suppliers, consultants, students, and staff to cultivate a culture of carbon reduction and environmental awareness, as an integral part of our College activities.
There are projects and student groups that focus on sustainability and there is the opportunity to get involved in activities across College to raise awareness, take positive action and create and join our campaigns and activities which will make a real difference.
Every job role within our College Group contributes to our journey and making changes as an individual as well as in your teams can also help support our planet.
Castleford College Section: 3 An Overview of our Colleges
As part of Wakefield College, there has been a further education presence in Castleford for many years, but the newly built Castleford Campus opened its doors to students in 2009 and is based in the Glasshoughton area of the town. When the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group came into being in 2022, it launched as a College in its own right.
Castleford College offers a modern environment to help meet the needs of students primarily in the northeast of the district, specialising in vocational qualifications and offering hands-on practical courses in a range of vocational disciplines including construction, engineering, automotive, hair and beauty, health & social care and childcare.
Highly focused on developing skills for employment, course areas work closely with leading industry names including Yamaha, Caddick Construction and Keepmoat Homes to ensure students are ready for the world of work once they successfully complete their course
An Overview of the College
Castleford College is primarily home to skills-based courses in areas including construction, hair and beauty, engineering and automotive studies. Square footage is 11,153 m2 and purpose-built facilities include:
+ Hair and Beauty Salons open to the public
+ Engineering labs covering mechanical and electrical pathways.
+ Construction workshops with dedicated working bays for students studying a range of disciplines including joinery, brickwork, plumbing and electrical installation.
+ Multiple car service lifts and a spray booth for automotive students.
+ Open plan learning resource centre at the heart of the campus.
Selby College
Providing a wealth of courses and clear progression routes, the College offers A Levels,T Levels, Vocational courses, Apprenticeships, Higher Education, Adult Learning and Professional Courses for Employers. Having undergone a massive £40m campus redevelopment, it boasts some of the most up to date facilities of any education provider in the area.
Selby College is playing a leading role alongside other local institutions in the development of the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology, which is designed to increase higher-level technical skills for employers. As part of this, the College specialises in Digital and Automation within Engineering and manufacturing, which includes the latest Industry 4.0 automation technology.
An Overview of the College
The College’s campus on Abbot’s Road in Selby occupies a site of approximately 18.6 acres comprising 9.4 acres of built-up campus and 9.2 acres of sports and playing fields. Square footage is 17,177 m2 and facilities encompass some of the latest teaching aids and technology, aimed at helping our learners to progress, including:
+ Professional Hair and Beauty and Beauty Therapy salons and a spa
+ A fully equipped sports hall and gym
+ An award-winning restaurant which is equipped with fully functioning kitchens and a licensed bar.
+ Impressive construction workshops
+ Following a £600k investment in its Engineering facilities, the College now has a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on campus, as part of its role within the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology.
Wakefield College
The College is based at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group’s City Campus and has been providing education and training for over 150 years. Just a five-minute walk from both Wakefield Bus Station and Westgate Train Station, the campus is home to thousands of learners.
As the largest provider of education and training in the District, Wakefield College has something for everyone. A huge portfolio of courses covering academic and vocational routes alongside apprenticeships, part-time adult courses and a growing university-level provision. 2021 saw the introduction of the exciting new T Level courses, which promise to provide an alternative route for school leavers. Students range in age from 16 up to 60 and are offered a range of courses from pre-entry level all the way up to degree level.
A dedicated Employer Engagement Team helps the meet the needs of regional businesses through the provision of bespoke training and qualifications including apprenticeships.
An Overview of the College
The campus has grown its footprint over recent years and seen significant investment to ensure students learn in a modern, state of the art environment. Square footage is 21,316 m2 and facilities include:
+ The Seacole building – a dedicated HE centre and home to the University Centre at Wakefield College. The facility features a 90-seat lecture theatre and flexible teaching and learning rooms.
+ The Beaumont building - refurbished and opened in 2019 and home to our awardwinning Gaskells Restaurant.
+ The Gissing building – a hub of activity for the creative industries and location for the School of Popular Music.
+ The Radcliffe building – spread over four floors, the Radcliffe Building is home to a number of different course areas and also boasts the Digital Industries Centre.
+ Harrison building – home to the Sixth Form Learning Resource Centre and popular on-site Starbucks Café.
+ The Waterton building - located on Wood Street and home to Performing Arts provision. Boasting a 160-seat performance theatre alongside several performance studios.
+ Support building - home to some of our key support areas, including marketing, estates and people services.
Section: 4 Joining the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Team
We hope you are as excited about starting your new role as we are to welcome you. We’d love to make your onboarding experience as smooth as possible by confirming what you will need to do for us to agree a start date.
Right to Work in the UK Documentation
Every collegue is required to show proof that they have the right to work in the UK. The most commonly used form of proof is a passport. Other forms that can be used are things such as a national identity card, registration certificate etc.
Proof of Essential Qualifications
At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group it is a necessity that most members must have GCSE A* - C in Maths and English qualifications or equivalent (new grading 9 - 4). This is also accompanied by any other essential qualifications listed on your job description, for example, if you are a Lecturer in English you would be required to have an English qualification.
Safeguarding
The protection and safety of all of our students and our staff is at the top of our agenda at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group.
We ensure that our governing body, all our employees, agency staff and volunteers are aware of their responsibilities to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults.
Everything that is listed above is essential to you starting at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group and without them it could lead to a delay in start date.
References
All staff are also all required to have two references that have been specifically provided to us. One of these references must also be from the employee’s current/most recent employer.
Fitness to Work
The Group has a duty of care to all its staff to make sure that they are fit to work in the role they are employed for. To do this, the Group asks its independent Occupational Health service for confirmation you are fit to work in the role you have been offered and advice on any adjustments to your working environment to support a disability or medical condition.
Please complete the online questionnaire as requested.
Trade Unions
The Group recognises three Trade Unions: Unison, for support colleagues, UCU, for teaching and learning colleagues, and NEU for management colleagues.
We will need the following
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK- Right to Work check (Please refer to the Home Office Guidance)
Receipt of two satisfactory professional references, one of which is from your last employer
Certificates for professional and academic qualifications as referred to in the job advert
Complete the online Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) application (E-Safeguarding)
Complete your new starter documentation including bank details
A fully completed application form (no unaccounted gaps in employment history)
A clear Barred List check (carried out by People Services)
Prohibition check (carried out by People Services, for teaching staff only)
Complete your Occupational Health Assessment
Please don’t be put off sharing something. We would encourage you to be open and honest with the information you share. We want to be able to support you in the best way possible but can only do this if we know about the issues you may face.
All offers of employment are conditional, subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Please arrange an appointment with People Services to bring your documents on 01924 789302
Travelling to College
It would be beneficial for you to familiarise yourself with your journey to and from work, how long it will take and where to park if you are coming by car.
There is car parking available on some, but not all College sites. Check with your line manager to find out if there is car parking available at the site or sites you will be working at.
Parking permits are required for all College car parks and will cost £6 per annum to cover the cost of administration, materials and includes a £1.00 allocation to the Heart of Yorkshire Group Student Hardship fund. This £6.00 fee will be deducted from your salary once you apply for a permit.
A permit can be requested once you have started via SharePoint by clicking on Forms and selecting the option Parking Permits. Please complete the sections and once you have read the car parking policy, submit your request.
The Group has a responsibility to ensure that any staff who drive in connection with its business maintain a high standard of driving, in a safe and legal vehicle. If you will be driving on College business, you will be required to have business insurance.
Driving on College business includes travel between sites, to a workplace, or to another College. If you need to do any of these or any other work-related journeys in your personal vehicle, you need to submit details of your driving licence, vehicle insurance covering you for business usage, and evidence of vehicle roadworthiness to the People Services team.
You need to send to HRqueries@ heartofyorkshire.ac.uk the following evidence at least every 12 months, and when your details are updated:
+ A copy of your driving licence status available from Direct.gov: https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence
+ A scan or photo of your vehicle insurance to confirm you have the correct level of insurance to enable you to drive on college business
+ A copy of your MOT and Tax status available from Direct.gov: https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-status
Pay
You are paid each month on the 29th or the nearest working day if the 29th falls on a weekend or a bank holiday.
To be paid correctly and on time you must:
+ Complete and return the bank details form
+ Complete the Starter Checklist (formerly P46)
+ Comply with any arrangements for submitting timesheets if you are paid in this way
A P45 is a record of your tax code and the tax you have paid during the current tax year. You should have received one from your last employer. If you do not have a P45 we will use the declaration on your New Starter Details form that you will have completed with your bank details for payment.
Payroll Claims
Please submit all claim forms and any other information to Payroll by the 10th of every month, or the Friday before if the 10th falls on a weekend.
Pensions
Under the rules governing Automatic Enrolment it is compulsory for employers to automatically enrol their eligible workers into a pension scheme. The employer must also pay money into the scheme. The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has two pension schemes available for staff to join: the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme, and Teachers’ Pensions.
Section: 5 Welcome
On your first day
Your line manager will meet you at the agreed time at the main reception. They will ensure you receive your Staff ID badge and lanyard which you must wear visibly at all times whilst on College premises. You may be asked to present it to security to prove that you have the right to be on campus. Your ID card will be issued to you when you start employment. It has your full name printed on the front along with photo verification. Carry your ID card with you at all times when you are on campus as without it, you will not be able to get around college or use photocopying facilities. If you forget your ID card you can go to Reception to have a temporary ID card. As we only have limited cards, there is no guarantee you will receive one. If you lose your ID card, IT Support can print you a new one.
+ A colleague will take you on a tour of your base site and show you the fire exits, fire assembly point and staff facilities. If you visit another site, please familiarise yourself with the Fire Exit and Assembly points by looking for these signs
Accessing IT
Your manager will have completed an Access to IT form and returned this to IT on your behalf. Once your IT account has been generated the details of this will be sent to your line manager via email to be shared with you when you start work with the College. Ideally your first login needs to be inside the college. You can sign into any staff PC by
using your IT username given to you by your line manager. IT usernames are usually first initials and last name e.g jbloggs. You will be required to change your password upon first login. Passwords need to be a minimum of 8 letters, including at least one capital letter and one number. You can use special characters like full stops and exclamation marks to make the password more secure. College allows secure access to its data through Office 365. Office 365 is an online version of the Microsoft Office suite of applications. It includes OneDrive for file storage, SharePoint and Teams for collaboration, Outlook for email, Skype for Business for communications, and a suite of Office Web Apps based on the traditional Office applications.
Multi-factor Authenticator
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) requires the use of more than one verification method for your logon, adding a second layer of security to your account. Think of the two steps as something you know (your password), followed by something you have (your phone or tablet).
It works by requiring one of the following verification methods:
+ Access approval from the free Microsoft Authenticator app
+ Receiving an SMS text message with a code
You will only be prompted for MFA when accessing Office 365 services whilst not connected to the College network e.g. if you are at home/off campus and using your phone, tablet or PC.
Essential Reading and Training
All colleagues working for the Group, regardless of their role MUST complete a suite of essential training and reading. There are a number of essential e-learning modules and reading which we are required to complete. The college has a statutory requirement to provide this training under our safeguarding duties. The following will be added to your personal learning account:
+ Level 2 Safeguarding Children
+ Keeping Children Safe in Education
+ Understanding Pathways to Extremism and the Prevent Programme / Radicalisation and Extremism
+ Safe Working Practice
+ Safeguarding Policy
In addition to the above, to ensure that we have a comprehensive introduction to College employment, we are also required to complete the following e-learning and reading.
You will receive instructions from our IT department on how to set up MFA.
Printing and Photocopying
Your ID cards are needed if you want to photocopy, or print to a photocopier. To print or photocopy you will need to scan your card on the keypad attached to the photocopier, and then enter your 4 digit PIN. PINs are set to the first 4 characters of your date of birth, for example if your birthday is the 17th April, your PIN will be 1704. If your card does not work with the photocopiers please visit the IT Services department for this to be resolved.
How to contact the IT team to ask for help or report a fault
You can contact IT support either over the phone 01924 789212 (ext. 3212) or
+ Equality & Diversity in the Workplace
+ Fire Safety
+ Display Screen Equipment and Workstation H & S
+ The Essentials of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
+ Cyber Security
+ Young Adult Carers
+ Code of Professional Conduct
+ Heart of Yorkshire Group Policies
+ Sexual Harassment for Employees
+ Health and Safety Policy
These can all be accessed via your personal Virtual College learning account. All allocated learning must be completed within the first four weeks of employment. Details of how to access the system will be sent to you by our People Services team.
alternatively you can log a ticket via the IT Servicedesk. The link can be found via the Staff Intranet Sharepoint home page under the heading College Systems a Servicedesk Further information on College systems including guides and training is accessible through the IT Service Centre on Sharepoint.
ServiceDesk
There are a number of other ServiceDesks available to log tickets for help including, Business Systems, Estates, MIS, Website Updates/Requests, ALS and the Library.
Staff Intranet: Sharepoint
The intranet is the centre of all Group information. It is the ‘go to’ place for all guidance, resources, policies, forms, College systems and Group Corporate News.
Section: 6 Inductions
Values & Professionalism
To gain a shared understanding of the Group Mission and Vision and to help you understand the College’s culture and values so that you can work comfortably and effectively in it. At our Group, Professionalism is essential to our community and we expect all collegues to uphold and demonstrate this standard in all aspects of their work.
Safeguarding
To ensure all staff are aware of roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in College. To raise awareness of current issues in safeguarding and develop confidence in responding appropriately to concerns.
Equality Diversity & Inclusion
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is the responsibility of everyone in College. We all contribute to the culture in College of open communication and mutual respect.
Quality
In order to achieve an outstanding College, we have put in place a range of processes and procedures which align with our Group Values, this will ultimately deliver; an outstanding experience for all of our students excellent outcomes for our students; a vibrant and fresh curriculum which meets current and emerging needs.
MyView
This is the system used to book leave, view payslips, update your general information, look at completed training and attended events and much more. The log in details for the system will be the same as you set up on your account. Please take the time to ensure that your personal details including equal opportunities are completed.
Staff Development
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group ensures that all employees have access to a broad range of learning and development opportunities throughout the academic calendar. The Group runs a number of schemes which employees are able to access. In summary, this includes:
+ An annual whole staff conference
+ Corporate Induction Programme
+ College Development Days
+ E-learning
+ Liquid Learning Events
+ Coaching and Mentoring scheme
+ Leadership and Management Programme
+ Published CPD Programme
Our Resources
Policies: In college we have a variety of different policies and these can all be found on the intranet. It is always best to familiarise yourself with our policies.
Hybrid Working
Hybrid working is available depending on your job role, but student-facing and teaching responsibilities require on-site presence. Arrangements are made within each area, and it’s important to be mindful and respectful of co-workers, ensuring that departments are adequately covered on site.
Employee Benefits
+ Generous Leave Entitlement
+ ‘You at the Heart’ Benefits and discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
+ Generous Employee Pension Scheme including life cover
+ Ride to work scheme which gives colleagues the option to purchase a bicycle through salary sacrifice
+ Rail Season Ticket Loan Scheme
+ Company Metro Card
+ Corporate Eye Care at Specsavers
+ IT products- access to acquire Microsoft Products at heavily discounted rates and free anti virus
+ Discount at the on-site Starbucks coffee shops
+ Discounted rates at the Hair and Beauty onsite training salons
+ Discounts at local gyms and Nuffield Health
+ Access to two cash plans- Simply Health and Exeter
+ Eligibility to join Costco, NUS, Totem, UniDays, Blue Light Card
Annual Leave
We want to ensure that our employees have a good work-life balance and to reflect this, we have a generous leave entitlement, in addition to public holidays and College closure day which we usually take over the Christmas closure period. All staff also have 8 bank holidays and public holidays and up to 5 additional days may be added by the Group when it wishes to close for operational efficiency (pro rata for part time workers).
Taking time off is an essential aspect of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. At The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group we actively encourage our employees to use their annual leave to rest, rejuvenate, and spend quality time with family and friends.
Taking a break allows individuals to return to work with renewed energy and enthusiasm. We encourage all employees to plan their annual leave in a timely manner, facilitating effective coordination within teams and promoting a positive work environment. By embracing these principles, we aim to create a workplace culture that values the well-being of our team members and fosters a healthy work-life balance.
Mandatory Working Period
To help everyone plan effectively, mandatory working days are determined by the Executive Team and communicated in advance on an annual basis. These important days include, but are not limited to, the peak enrolment period (typically the last two weeks of August and the first week of September), Whole College Development Days, and
College Focus Days.
For teaching staff, mandatory days also include the term-time period for those who teach across the traditional 36-week academic year or are on term-time only contracts.
Recognition and Celebrations
Recognition and expressing gratitude is important to us and that is why we have Staff Recognition schemes for our employees. We also organise lots of social activities to mark significant events and hold an end of year celebration event. Our staff drive these opportunities and events, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives to inspire and engage colleagues.
Health and Wellbeing
Health and Wellbeing are an essential part of our working life and we are committed to providing an environment which is both supportive and engaging – ensuring that our colleagues have access to the services and support they need.
We demonstrate this through our pledge to the Association of Colleges Mental Health and Wellbeing Charter, as well as other initiatives.
Health & Safety
At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group your health and safety are our top priorities. We believe that a safe and healthy work environment is essential for the well-being of our colleagues and the overall success of our organisation.
Your active participation in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment is crucial. Together, we can ensure that Heart of Yorkshire remains a place where everyone feels secure, valued, and supported.
Employees are also able to access confidential counselling services and regular wellbeing resources, as well as facilities to promote physical health, and we run regular webinars and training sessions to support colleagues in all aspects of life to optimise work-life balance. We also have a number of staff who are trained mental health first aiders.
We recognise the need for employees to disconnect from work outside of their designated working hours. We respect and support the right of each team member to enjoy their personal time without the expectation of constant connectivity. By promoting a healthy work-life balance, we believe our colleagues can perform at their best while maintaining overall well-being.
Taking regular breaks, including a dedicated lunch break, is vital for maintaining productivity and well-being. We encourage all team members to take advantage of their lunch break to relax, recharge, and enjoy a meal. This time away from work is not only beneficial for individual health but also contributes to a more positive and collaborative work environment.
Key Principles
1. Prevention: We strive to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses by identifying potential hazards and implementing effective control measures.
2. Promotion: We encourage healthy lifestyles and provide resources to support your well-being.
3. Protection: We ensure that all colleagues have access to necessary protective equipment and training.
“By promoting a healthy work-life balance, we believe our colleagues can perform at their best while maintaining overall well-being.”
Section: 7 Teaching Learning and Assessment (TLA)
Teacher Support Programme
Our focus is on teaching and learning –ensuring we give all students, regardless of their starting point, an excellent experience and the best chance in achieving their ambitions. It really is as simple as that!
The Group is committed to working in partnership with local schools, employers and learning providers to transform learning, attainment, achievement and progression for everyone in the district and from further afield.
At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, we support all our new teaching employees, with or without prior teaching experience, through our Teacher Induction programme ‘Ready to Teach’.
‘Ready to Teach’ is for all new members of teaching staff, including study programme tutors, apprenticeship trainer assessors, agency staff and HE lecturers. Staff who are brand new to teaching will also benefit from our elevated training programme ‘Teaching at the Heart’ with best supports new staff with essential skills and knowledge for teaching successfully.
There are several ‘essential’ elements complimented with additional elements that are tailored to the needs of each new teacher. The programme begins by meeting with a dedicated High-Performance Advisor who will provide an overview of the programme,
negotiate an appropriate time to visit one of your sessions and conduct a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to suggest any training that would be useful. The supporting HPA will set up and conduct a mentoring and coaching plan based on TNA requirements and experience. Training will be delivered using various methods. There include
+ 1:1 Training with the HPA
+ Group training with other teachers on the induction programmes
+ On demand training with follow up assessment/acknowledgement
Training during the programme will cover things such as;
+ The Heart of Yorkshire PRISM Principles and Teaching and Learning Strategy
+ College systems such as ProSuite and Teams
+ Trauma Informed Behaviour Practices
+ Digital Teaching and Learning (I-innovate)
+ Planning the Curriculum and Planning Great Teaching
+ Quality Assurance Processes
The programme will run within the new teacher’s probation period (three-six months). You will have support from our High Performance team and an allocated High Performance Adviser, who will guide you through the start of your time with us.
PRISM
PRINCIPLES OF GREAT TEACHING
PROBING QUESTIONING & CHECKING LEARNING
More questions to more students in more depth
REVIEW AND RECALL
Daily, Weekly, Monthly
INTRODUCTION OF NEW INFORMATION & CHUNKING
Preventing cognitive overload
STRONG START TO SESSIONS
Generate curiosity
MODELLING & GUIDED PRACTICE
Developing learner independence
Your guide to successful teaching. Select the strategies most appropriate for you and your groups
The programme will run within the new teacher’s probation period. The Induction programme is teacher led, and staff are accountable for their progress and engagement with this process. A designated HPA will support you along with your Curriculum team.
High Performance Advisors
A team of High Performance Advisors (HPAs) are available to support teaching staff by offering training and coaching plans all with a focus on Teaching, Learning and Assessment (TLA) in order to enhance the student experience.
More details on the High Performance Advisors is available on the Staff Intranet Sharepoint.
I-innovate Programme
At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, we believe in equipping our students and staff with the digital skills necessary to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world. The I-innovate Programme focuses on integrating digital innovation across the curriculum, providing staff and students with the tools and confidence to enhance teaching, learning, and operational efficiency through technology.
The I-innovate Programme supports educators, students, and college staff in navigating essential digital platforms, enhancing their ability to adapt to emerging technologies, and using them effectively in their work and learning. From utilising advanced collaborative tools like Microsoft Teams to embedding digital teaching
methods, we are driving a transformation in how education is delivered and experienced.
The impact of the I-innovate Programme is already being felt across the Group, as educators are empowered to deliver innovative, engaging lessons, and students develop the digital literacy essential for their future careers. By fostering a culture of continuous digital improvement, we aim to create a learning environment that is forward-thinking, adaptable, and ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Our dedicated I-innovate team is committed to providing continuous digital training, support, and resources through various initiatives.
These initiatives include:
+ Workshops tailored to different skill levels, helping staff and students develop practical digital skills for the modern workplace.
+ Digital Coaches specialising in areas such as Maths, English, Computing, and Media, who provide personalised support.
+ A focus on Digital Wellbeing, ensuring that technology is used in a balanced and healthy way in both work and learning environments.
+ Encouraging creativity and efficiency through tips, tricks, and digital insights to enhance day-to-day productivity.
Essentials: 8 Tips for Data Protection and Network Security
1 Make Sure Information Is Shared Securely
Password protect personal data sent by email to organisations outside of the Group. Password protection helps to ensure that personal data cannot be access by anyone other than the intended recipient
2
Be Phishing and Cyber Aware
Stop and think - is this email real? Are you expecting the email? Do you know the sender? Are there any unknown attachments? Are there any links? You can check links in Outlook by hovering your mouse and looking to see where the URL / link will take you. Report it and avoid clicking links
3
Avoid Transporting Data
It’s better to create documents on Office 365 and share through One Drive than it is to send emails with large attachments or multiple documents. This allows anyone with access to contribute to the document without downloading, saving, editing, resaving then emailing back. It also keeps all documents in one place for ease of access. It will reduce the risks of taking data off site.
4 Think Before Typing
Who needs to be included? Are you sending to the right people? It is crucial that such personal data be kept confidential. Therefore, if you wish to send an email to multiple unrelated external recipients without a common purpose, please ensure that all email addresses are entered into the ‘Bcc’ box. To do so, click on ‘Cc’ which will bring up the ‘Bcc’ option. Alternatively, send an email to each recipient individually.
5
Be Clear on Data Breaches
Know when, what and how to report. Familiarise yourself with the principles of data protection
6 Collecting and Why
Think minimal with what you collect, what you share and with whom, how long it is kept for and in how many places?
7 Printing
Ensure that your printer’s paper tray has sufficient paper before printing documents which contain sensitive personal data. This is to prevent the printing of such confidential documents from being resumed by a person who has no right to see them.
Personal information shall be processed in an appropriate manner to maintain security
Personal Information shall be retained only for as long as necessary
Personal information shall be processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner
6 Key Features of
GDPR
Personal information shall be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date
Personal information shall be collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes
Personal information shall be adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary
Castleford College
Selby College Site Map
Jubilee Building includes main reception, training Restaurant, Aspire Hair & Beauty salon, sports hall, gym, refectory, science labs and coffee shop, which proudly serves Starbucks coffee.
Academy Building includes Sixth Form centre, Learning Resource Centre, Achieve, Celebrate and Excel (ACE) centre and the ICT and Computing centre.
Aspiration Building includes Construction department.
Bricklaying Workshop.
Sport Pitches.
Sports Pavilion.
Renaissance Building includes Higher Education Centre, Art, Design, Photography and Media centre
Engineering Building includes Engineering and Institute of Technology.
Wakefield College Site Map
The Gissing Building (D)
Home to the Creative Industries Centre & Popular Music
Beaumont Building (R)
Home to the award-winning Gaskell’s Restaurant
The Radcliffe Building (A) With our brand new centre for Digital Industries and our Refectory
The Harrison Building (B)
Home to the Sixth Form at Wakefield College and Student Central
The Seacole Building (U) The home of our University Centre
Waterton Building
Home to the Mechanics’ Theatre
List of Acronyms
AfL Assessment for Learning
ALS Additional Learning Support
AoC Association of Colleges
ASD Autistic Spectrum Disorder
ATR Authority to Recruit
BSL British Sign Language
CAMHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
CDM Curriculum Development Manager
CEY Care and Early Years
CIF Common Inspection Framework
CPD Continuing Professional Development
CSW Communication Support Worker
DAS Digital Apprenticeship Service
DBS Disclosure and Barring Service
DfE Department for Education
DSE Display Screen Equipment
DSL Designated Safeguarding Lead
ECT Early College Transfer
EDI Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
EHCP Education Health and Care Plan
EIF Education Inspection Framework
ELT Excellence in Learning Team
ESF European Social Fund
ESFA Education and Skills Funding Agency
ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages
ETF Education and Training Foundation
EV External Verification/Verifier
FBV Fundamental British Values
FE Further Education
FOI Freedom of Information
FTE Full Time Equivalent
GDPR General Data Protection Regulation
GMB Group Management Board
HE Higher Education
HoD Head of Department
HPA High Performance Advisor
ILP Individual Learning Plan
IQA Internal Quality Assurance
IV Internal Verification/Verifier
LAC Looked After Children
L&D Learning and Development
LGPS Local Government Pension Scheme
LSA Learning Support Assistant
MIS Management Information Systems
OFSTED Office for Standards in Education
PDR Performance and Development Review
PL Programme Lead
PO Purchase Order
QIP Quality Improvement Plan
RTW Return to Work
SAM Subject Area Manager
SAR Self Assessment Report
SCR Single Central Record
SEND Special Educational needs and disability
SENDCo Special Educational needs and disability coordinator
SGL Student Group Leader
SLSA Specialist Learning Support Advisor
SLT Senior Leadership Team
SoW Schemes of Work
SPaG Spelling, punctuation and grammar
STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
SWO Student Wellbeing Officer
TLA Teaching Learning and Assessment
TTF Taking Teaching Further
VC Virtual College
WYCC West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges
Castleford College
Thunderhead Ridge
Castleford
West Yorkshire WF10 4UA
Telephone: 01924 789789
Email: info@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk
Selby College
Abbot’s Road
Selby
North Yorkshire YO8 8AT
Telephone: 01757 211000
Email: info@selby.ac.uk
Wakefield College
Margaret Street
Wakefield
West Yorkshire WF1 2DH
Telephone: 01924 789789
Email: info@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk
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