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Principal’s Welcome

Welcome to Bolton College

We’re delighted to welcome you to Bolton College and thank you for choosing to join our team. You’re now part of a team that’s passionate about making a real difference - helping our learners become work ready, world ready, and future ready.

At Bolton College, our Strategic Plan sets out an ambitious vision for the future: to ensure our people are set up for strong, sustainable and promising futures. Every member of our team plays an important role in bringing that purpose to life - and we’re thrilled that you’ll be contributing your skills, creativity, and energy to our shared mission.

We want Bolton College to be a place where everyone feels valued, supported, and inspired to do their best work. That’s why we encourage

you to be open, honest, and transparent about your experiences as a valued team member - your feedback helps us to continuously improve and make the College an even better place to work and learn.

As you settle in, take the time to explore, ask questions, and connect with your colleagues. You will find that collaboration and kindness sit at the heart of our culture. Together, we’ll continue to make Bolton College a place where both staff and learners thrive.

Welcome to the team - we’re delighted you’re here.

Liam Sloan Principal and Chief Executive Bolton College

Executive Leadership Team

Liam Sloan Principal

Mark Burgoyne Chief Education & Experience Officer

Catherine Langstreth Executive Director Strategy & Growth

Tracy Clarke Executive Director Operations

Gino Tommasi Chief Finance & Operations Officer

Karen Westmith Vice Principal Skills, Education & Deliver

OUR PURPOSE

To ensure our people are set up for strong, sustainable and promising futures

OUR VISION

Our learners are valued for being work ready, world ready and future ready

OUR VALUES

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Inclusive

Aspirational

1. Elevate our reputation

2. Develop a responsive curriculum

3. Deliver exceptional learning experiences

4. Celebrate and reward our people

Collaborative

Excellence

5. Build a community of shared purpose

6. Drive a greener future

7. Maximise digital technology

8. Secure financial sustainability

College Campus Finding your way around

Bolton College

Deane Road

Bolton BL3 5BG

01204 482 000

Opening Hours

Monday 8am – 9.30pm

Tuesday 8.30am – 9.30pm

Wednesday 8am – 9.30pm

Thursday 8am – 9.30pm

Friday 9am – 6pm

Construction (Ground Floor)

• Bricklaying

• Carpentry & Joinery

• Plastering

• Painting & Decorating

• Roofing Arts & Construction (1st Floor)

• Arts

• Design, Surveying & Planning

• Plumbing

B BLOCK

Construction & Art

• Travel & Tourism (Ground Floor)

• ESOL (2nd Floor)

• Foundation Studies (2nd Floor)

• Early Years (3rd Floor)

• Science (3rd Floor)

C BLOCK STEM Centre

Motor Vehicle

• Costa Coffee (Ground Floor)

• Beauty (Ground Floor)

• Hairdressing (Ground Floor)

• Health & Social Care (1st Floor)

• Elevate Grab & Go selling Carrs Pasties (1st Floor)

• Business (2nd Floor)

D& Computing, Digital & IT

BLOCK

Engineering & Digital

Entrance

Signature Restaurant located on Ground Floor

Sports Hall located on 2nd Floor

Diversity Restaurant

• Catering & Hospitality (Ground Floor)

• Sports (1st Floor)

• Uniformed Public Services (1st Floor)

• Esports

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Induction

feel comfortable as they settle into their role. To

Starter Induction process that incorporates both online training and some face to face sessions as detailed below

• Welcome from the Principal

• Keeping Yourself Safe

• Health & Safety

• Staff Development

• Introduction to People & Culture

Useful Information

NCP Car Park

An NCP multistorey carpark is located at the back of the College, of which the College has 220 parking spaces allocated on a first come, first serve basis. A car park pass can be obtained from the People & Culture department on your first day of employment and instructions on how to use the pass will be shared with you by a member of the People & Culture team. Please note that your initial car pass will be provided free of charge, however if this is lost or broken during your time at the College, you will be required to pay a £10 fee for a replacement.

All of our staff will have a local induction with their line manager. Academic Staff will be introduced to the Bolton way of Teaching.

This will include an introduction to the following systems:

• Pro Monitor - To log information about the Learner Journey

• Power BI - To monitor compliance of curriculum areas

The College has a staff intranet which can be accessed by opening the web browser. The staff intranet is used to communicate internally with staff members about updates and events. On the intranet you can also access various services such as the helpdesk portal, EveryHR, eBIS and Selima online pay where you can view your payslips.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

You will receive a copy of your job description and the terms and conditions of your employment. Please keep these for reference. If you have any questions regarding your terms and conditions of service, contact the People & Culture Department who will be able to advise you on matters relating to your employment.

Policies and Procedures

The College has a range of policies and procedures covering key areas and issues. All policies and procedures are available on the College intranet under: Intranet/Human Resources/HR Policies. You should take your time to familiarise yourself with the policies and procedures which apply to you during your employment with the College. If you require further advice or guidance regarding a specific matter, please contact a member of the People & Culture team who will be happy to help.

Trade Union Membership

There are recognised trade unions representing both teaching and support staff; the representatives of which have an active role in the consultation and negotiation processes within the College. The unions recognised for teaching staff are University and College Union (UCU) and National Education Union (NEU). For support staff, the trade union recognised is UNISON.

Trade Union Representatives

Bolton College recognises and works with three Trade Unions:

• UCU: Suzi Toole, Sharon Core, Laura O’Hare, Joanne Kay and Ben Stanier

• NEU: Mike Pevitt

Contact details and further information are available on the College website.

Working for the College

The information below is designed to help you settle in and signpost you to additional information.

Mandatory Training & Staff Development

All Bolton College staff members are required to complete mandatory training upon commencement of their employment. A full list of the mandatory training modules can be found under the Staff Development Zone on the intranet as shown below. Please note some modules will expire after a certain period of time and may need to be renewed during your employment at the College. Throughout the year there will be Staff Development Days which you will be required to attend.

As well as mandatory sessions, a range of other training sessions will be organised across the year and staff can request to attend these sessions by clicking on ‘Book on an event’ (subject to availability).

Probationary Period

It is College policy that a nine-month probationary period is served by all new entrants of the College recruited on a permanent basis or on a temporary contract which is expected to last for at least 9 months. During this time your continued suitability for the position to which you have been appointed will be assessed and reviewed with you after three, six and nine months at the College. If you successfully complete your probationary period, you will receive written confirmation of this from the People & Culture department.

The College believes it is important to monitor and review the progress of new starters to ensure you receive the necessary support and training to be able to achieve your potential and to address any issues at the earliest possible stage. The probationary period should be a two-way process where you can also share how you are settling into the role, the College, the team and if there is any extra training or support you feel you may require.

Appraisal Scheme

The College recognises that the successful attainment of its strategic objectives depends directly on the quality and commitment of its staff. In support of this, the College has developed a Staff Appraisal Scheme from which you will be required to participate. Appraisals are delivered between August and September on an annual basis.

The Scheme at the College is based on an open two-way dialogue between appraisers and appraisee, which reviews personal objectives, achievements and work performance in post over the previous 12 months, whilst setting objectives for the forthcoming year. Appraisals are also an opportunity for you and your line manager to identify any training requirements which can then be further discussed with the Training and Development Manager.

The scheme is applicable to all staff once they have completed their probationary period.

Job Flexibility

You are expected to work flexibly and efficiently, to maintain the highest professional standards and to promote and implement the policies of the College and play an active role in our College culture. You may from time to time be asked to support with College events such as student enrolment, student examination days, open evenings and other promotional events. If you work above your contractual working hours to support in these events, you should discuss with your line manager whether you would like to be paid for additional hours or take the time off in lieu (TOIL).

Network/Printing Access

Prior to starting with the College, the IT Services department will set up your log in access details to your IT account. On your first day of employment, you will need to visit IT Services located in room A2.12 with your line manager to receive your Staff ID badge. Once this process has been completed, your login details to your IT account will be issued by the IT Department and these will be sent to your personal email address.

For your first time using the printer you will also need to enter these same login details on the screen of the printer in order to sync it to your account. After this, you should be able to scan your staff badge on the contactless reader and it will login to your print account automatically. There are multiple printers located around the College and on each floor, please speak to your line manager

to find out where the closest one to you is located. There are instructions located on the wall at each printer which will guide you on how to print, copy and scan documents. Alternatively, you can search for these instructions on the Staff Intranet page.

Staff

Self Service (Every HR)

The College uses Every HR as its central People & Culture Information management system. Through Every HR, you can easily update personal details, view your job and salary information, and submit leave requests, including both annual leave and special leave. The system provides a secure and convenient way to keep your employment information up to date and to access important People-related details at any time. All staff are encouraged to log in regularly to ensure their information remains accurate and current.

Every HR is a cloud-based system which does not require a password to access. In order to access it you will just need to be logged into your College IT account, launch Every HR through the services in the Staff Intranet and input your college 365 email address (please ensure you ask IT for this information on your first day). You will then need to click ‘Login with Office 365’.

Annual Leave

Bolton College promotes a positive and healthy worklife balance, and recognises the importance of annual leave in achieving this. Annual leave renews each academic year for all staff and runs for the period of 1st September-31st August. The annual leave entitlements for staff are as follows:

• Support Staff - 28 days - rises to 33 days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata for part time)

• Academic Staff - 37 days (pro rata for part time)

Prior to booking any annual leave, you must seek approval from your line manager. It is important to give reasonable notice to line managers when requesting annual leave. It may not be practicable for line managers to approve annual leave at specific times in the College’s calendar i.e., due to special activities or events, enrolment times, peak periods etc. These times may vary across the different departments. Any annual leave requests must be submitted through EveryHR by accessing the ‘My Leave’ section and then clicking ‘Request holiday,’ this will then sit with the line manager to approve once submitted.

Additional Information regarding annual leave expectations:

• Academic staff are allowed to book blocks of 4 weeks’ annual leave at a time (maximum).

• All staff are expected to return to work from summer the week of GCSE results day/start of School Leaver Enrolment to assist with the enrolment process.

• Academic staff are also expected to remain in College for the week following the end of the academic year for Staff Development workshops.

Special Leave of Absence

The College recognises that staff may require time off for unforeseen personal matters such as personal, medical, or compassionate reasons. This leave will be classed as Compassionate Leave.

• Covers urgent and unforeseen personal matters

• Requires management approval and is processed through EveryHR

• They can be with or without pay

• Further details can be found in the Leave of Absence Policy on the intranet

Attendance Management

Bolton College is committed to the wellbeing of its staff and the College therefore wishes to promote and maintain a safe and healthy work place for all its staff. The College recognises that it is inevitable that, from time to time, some employees may be unfit to attend work.

GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) is an EU Legal Framework for data protection which sets out obligations for the collection and storage of personal data.

To report absence from work, please ensure you notify your line manager on the 1st day of absence at the earliest opportunity (8.30am), giving reason for absence and anticipated return to work. It is important to maintain regular contact with your manager whilst you are absent to keep them informed of the situation and when you anticipate to return to work. If your absence exceeds 7 calendar days, you will be required to submit a fit note to the People & Culture Department – you can do so by emailing people@boltoncc.ac.uk. As an employee of the College you are entitled to company sick pay however the amount you are entitled to is dependant on length of service, with 5 years’ service maximum sick pay entitlement. More information regarding this can be found under the Management of Attendance policy located on the Staff Intranet.

When you return to work, you will be required to attend a Return-to-Work interview with your manager to discuss the absence in more detail and if any support can be provided by your manager to facilitate your return to work.

Bolton College has a privacy notice which explains how we collect, store and share personal data –this can be found on the Staff Intranet. We are all legally responsible for protecting personal information, to ensure you do this, it is important you adhere to the following practices:

• Do not share your login details with anybody to access any systems, everyone should have their own login unless they are not authorised to use it.

• Never leave your computer unlocked and unattended – ensure you lock this each time you leave your desk and always password protect your computer.

• Adopt a tidy desk approach and ensure you never leave any documents around which could include personal data. Instead, these should be kept locked away in a secure place or shredded if not needed.

Code of Conduct

All staff are expected to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, and promote a safe, respectful learning environment.

Key expectations include:

• Treating students and colleagues with dignity and respect.

• Upholding confidentiality and data protection requirements.

• Following health, safety, and safeguarding procedures.

• Demonstrating punctuality, reliability, and professionalism.

Safeguarding and Prevent

The College prioritises the safety and wellbeing of all learners. Staff must complete safeguarding training and follow reporting procedures for concerns.

If you encounter a safeguarding issue or risk of radicalisation, report it immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Pay Dates

Business Support Staff = 18th of each month

Academic Staff - 25th of each month

If either of these dates fall on a weekend or bank holiday, salary payments will be made on the last working day preceding Please note that the College payroll operates on an arrears system. For example, support staff are paid on the 18th of each month for the period covering the 1st to the last calendar day of that same month.

Pension Schemes

On joining the College, you will be automatically enrolled into either of our two pension schemes depending on your contract:

• Business Support Staff: Greater Manchester Pension Scheme (GMPF)

• Academic Staff: Teachers Pension (TPS)

Further information on these schemes can be found on the pension providers websites below: https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk/ https://www.gmpf.org.uk/

If you are a Support Staff member and you wish to opt out of GMPF, please speak to a member of the People & Culture team who can provide you with the appropriate form to complete.

If you are an Academic Staff member and you wish to opt out of TPS, please complete the opt out form via your Teachers’ Pension portal online.

Our Facilities

A Block, First Floor

Hair & Beauty SalonA Block, First & Second Floors Signature RestaurantA Block, Ground Floor Health & Fitness SuiteA Block, First Floor

Costa Coffee Shop - A Block Ground Floor in the Atrium

Grab & Go Shop -

Employee Benefits

When you join Bolton College, you’re not just taking a job; you’re embarking on a rewarding career filled with generous terms, excellent benefits, and unparalleled support. Our commitment to attracting, motivating, and retaining the best talent is reflected in our benefits package.

As part of Bolton College, you’ll have access to a range of benefits tailored to enhance your professional and personal growth. From stateof-the-art resources to ongoing development opportunities, we’re dedicated to nurturing your potential every step of the way.

Please see below for the range of benefits we offer at Bolton College:

• Generous annual leave entitlements (Please see annual leave section for more details)

• Professional development opportunities

• Competitive pension schemes

• Lifetime Financial Wellbeing app access

• Employee Assistance Programme accessed through VivUp

• Occupational health support

• Onsite mental health first aiders

• Family friendly policies & Flexible working arrangements

• Cycle to Work scheme

• VDU eyecare vouchers

• Engaging staff events to celebrate key dates such as World Mental Health Day, World Menopause Day, Men’s Mental Health Week & more

• Onsite dining options such as our Costa Coffee shop, ‘Grab n Go’ shop serving a range of Carrs Pasties products & Signature restaurant, where our catering students craft exquisite cuisine at unbeatable prices

• Free access to our Health & Fitness suite with exclusive perks such as discounted classes and personalised training sessions

• Discounted hair & beauty treatments in our onsite salon

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Programme is a free, confidential service offered by Vivup and can be accessed by telephoning the helpline number, available 24/7. A wide offering of resources is available on the website and includes downloadable self-help books on a range of topics.

Alongside support with your health and wellbeing, you will also have access to a range of discounts with Vivup’s Lifestyle Savings. Lifestyle Savings are built to support every aspect of your daily life. From supermarkets and high street shopping, to utility bills and retailers in your local community, discover a world of savings and discounts with you in mind.

How to access your Vivup Account:

All you need to do is register, via this link, and make sure you choose the Bolton Schools option. Any email address can be used, personal or work as preferred. log in bolton: Welcome! (vivup.co.uk)