Working at Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College

At RHACC we understand the importance of not only recruiting the right staff but also developing and retaining our existing employees to ensure the College is able to continue to be a center of excellence for Adult Education. Both of our sites are in a prime location in the heart of Richmond and Surbiton and are easily accessible by either underground or overground train services as well as major bus routes.

We have a range of staff benefits which include enhanced annual leave and a free leisure course each year. Click here to find out more about our staff benefits.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At RHACC, we are committed to the promotion of equality and diversity and as part of this we seek to ensure the fair treatment of applicants for roles at the College. We are a disability confident employer and guarantees an interview for any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. As an employer who is committed to equality, we actively encourage applications from all those within the protected characteristic groups defined under the Equality Act.

We are committed to the promotion of equality and diversity not only in our day-to-day work but also in our recruitment process and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates regardless of their background, ability, or beliefs. In recognition of our commitment, we hold the Investors in Diversity, and we are recognised as a Disability Confident employer. To find out more about our commitment to Equality and Diversity, you can view it here: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy - 2021 - 2024.pdf

To make our recruitment process easier, we have developed an online portal for candidates. By registering your details you can apply for any of our vacancies, at any time, without the need to re-enter your details for each application. You can also sign-up for job alerts making sure you never miss out on the opportunity to apply for that job you’ve been waiting for.

Click here to view our current vacancies and to register for job alerts for future vacancies.

Safeguarding and Wellbeing of Students and Staff

Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of students and staff. This process begins with our safer recruitment process which involves using the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for enhanced clearance checks for all staff, seeking references from previous employers, confirming the identity of all appointees, and checking that they have a right to work in the UK. No candidate will be allowed to commence active duty within the College, until our safer recruitment process has been fully completed to the required standards.

As part of our recruitment process shortlisted candidates may be subject to online and social media check.

Our Values

SERVICE: We exist to serve our adult learners and communities. Their needs inform curriculum and business decisions and how we deliver our services.

ENTERPRISE: We are bold and enterprising and are not afraid to do things differently on behalf of those we serve. We use our initiative to get the best possible outcome for our learners and community by developing new courses, fundraising for bursaries or by providing new services where there is unmet need.

INCLUSION: We aspire to have something for everyone and take action to make services accessible to all.

PRIDE: We take pride in our unique character as an adult learning specialist, we take pride in the achievements and diversity of our learners, in achieving high standards and the positive impact we make.

Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy.pdf

Paper 09e- Safer Recruitment and Selection Procedure 20222.pdf