Mayfield School

Salary information: £15.88 per hour (incudes holiday uplift)

Start date: November exams

Do you want a rewarding role supporting and making a difference to students' outcomes? Are 
you looking for a role with casual hours which suits your lifestyle?  
Then this is the vacancy for you! 

 
Overview 
Mayfield School seeks to appoint Exam Invigilator’s who are dedicated in the success of our 
students during their exam period. This is an exciting time to join us as we recently completed 
a transfer to the successful Salterns Academy Trust to become a Trust of three schools and 
going through a period of rapid improvement.

What does Mayfield have to offer: 
• A highly skilled, diverse, and driven team of committed employees who are dedicated 
to the education of children 
• Employee Assistance Programme   
• An exciting and vibrant environment in which to work 
• Being part of an inclusive Trust across primary and secondary education 
• A supportive ethos and genuine concern for wellbeing of all our employees 
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference to the benefit of students and their local 
community 

We are looking for someone who: 
• Is engaged to support our students' success 
• Has a supportive and one team work ethic 
• Is positive with a can-do attitude 
• Has a caring persona for those around them 
• Takes notice of the details and observant of the little things 
• Flexible to cover the exam periods 

Our school 
Our school is a very special place where pupils, staff and governors work in a community 
where we aim to 'Believe. Achieve. Succeed.' every day. This is driven by our new set of 
shared values - Respect, Inclusion and Ambition. 
 
Mayfield School is at the heart of a thriving and diverse local community. We are one of the 
first single-site, all-through maintained schools in the country, which we believe provides us 
with a unique opportunity to improve and shape the lives of all students (Year R – Year 11) in 
our community. We strive for all students at Mayfield School to receive a high-quality 
education, in a safe environment where all children are valued, supported, inspired and future 
ready. Mayfield prides itself on the positive relationships fostered, knowing every young person 
as an individual and challenging each of them to have the highest possible aspirations through 
our ambitious and inclusive curriculum.

 
How to apply  
Please go to our website: www.mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk and complete the application 
form, and return to hr.mayfield@salterns.org    
 
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable 
candidate is found.  
 
Further information 
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role or would like to arrange a tour, 
please contact our HR Department on 02392 693432. If you require any special arrangements 
or assistance in completing the application form, please do contact the HR department.  
 
Safeguarding 
Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young 
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all 
our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  
 
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other 
relevant employment checks. Some forms of employment, occupations and professions are 
exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  
 
You are applying for a role that is eligible for an enhanced DBS check and access to the barred 
list and if shortlisted for interview you will be required to complete the relevant self-declaration 
and disclosure form and taking into account the offences that are protected or filtered declare: 
 
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions 
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered 
out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 
(as amended in 2020) 
• If you have been barred from working with Children and/or Adults at risk  
 
The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final 
warnings, and any other information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. 
Any information that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) 
Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate.  
 
The successful candidate will then be asked to complete an application for the relevant 
Disclosure and Barring Service check or if subscribed to the update service provide the 
necessary details to allow a check to be made. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of 
Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for 
certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This 
means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers 
cannot take them into account.  
 
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the 
Ministry of Justice website. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the 
Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)  
 
The filtering rules were updated on 28 November 2020 as follows: 
• warnings, reprimands and youth cautions will no longer be automatically disclosed on 
a DBS certificate 
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more 
than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will 
be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than all being 
automatically disclosed

Salary Information: Band 4, Point 4 - £25,201

Start Date: Flexible

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only
To be Worked on a rota basis covering mornings and evenings

Overview 
Mayfield School seeks to appoint a highly organised and reliable Facilities Assistant. This role 
includes porterage, maintenance, waste management, facilities tasks, and security services.  

What does Mayfield have to offer:  
• A supportive ethos and genuine concern for wellbeing of all our employees 
• A highly skilled, diverse, and driven team of committed employees to work with 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to an Occupational Health provider   
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference to the benefit of students and their local 
community 
• An exciting and vibrant environment in which to work 
• Opportunity of career growth as part of a Trust 

We are looking for someone who: 
• Is engaged and has a desire to apply their knowledge and skills to Mayfield 
• Has a maintenance background including painting, lifting, and moving furniture 
• Has a supportive and one team work ethic 
• Is positive with a can-do attitude 
• Has a caring persona for those around them 
• Takes notice of the details and observant of the little things 
• Takes pride in their work    
• Able to work full time including school holidays 
• Able to work a shift pattern which includes early mornings, late nights, and some hours 
at the weekend on a rota basis 

Our school 
Our school is a very special place where pupils, staff and governors work in a community 
where we aim to 'Believe. Achieve. Succeed.' every day. This is driven by our new set of 
shared values – Ambition, Inclusion and Respect. 

Mayfield School is at the heart of a thriving and diverse local community. We are one of the 
first single-site, all-through maintained schools in the country, which we believe provides us 
with a unique opportunity to improve and shape the lives of all students (Year R – Year 11) in 
our community. We strive for all students at Mayfield School to receive a high-quality 
education, in a safe environment where all children are valued, supported, inspired and future 
ready. Mayfield prides itself on the positive relationships fostered, knowing every young person 
as an individual and challenging each of them to have the highest possible aspirations through 
our ambitious and inclusive curriculum. 

How to apply  
Please go to our website: www.mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk and complete the application 
form, and return to recruitment.mayfield@salterns.org    

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable 
candidate is found.   

Further information 
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role or would like to arrange a tour, 
please contact our HR Department on 02392 693432. If you require any special arrangements 
or assistance in completing the application form, please do contact the HR department.   

Safeguarding 
Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young 
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all 
our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other 
relevant employment checks.  

Some forms of employment, occupations and professions are exempted from the 
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Working within a School is exempted from the 
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  

You are applying for a role that is eligible for an enhanced DBS check and access to the barred 
list and if shortlisted for interview you will be required to complete the relevant self-declaration 
and disclosure form and taking into account the offences that are protected or filtered declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions 
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered 
out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 
(as amended in 2020) 
• If you have been barred from working with Children and/or Adults at risk  

The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final 
warnings, and any other information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. 
Any information that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) 
Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate.  

The successful candidate will then be asked to complete an application for the relevant 
Disclosure and Barring Service check or if subscribed to the update service provide the 
necessary details to allow a check to be made. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of 
Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for 
certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This 
means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers 
cannot take them into account.  

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the 
Ministry of Justice website. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)  

The filtering rules were updated on 28 November 2020 as follows: 
• warnings, reprimands, and youth cautions will no longer be automatically disclosed on 
a DBS certificate 
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more 
than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be 
considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than all being automatically 
disclosed

Salary Information: Band 6 - FTE £29,170

Start Date: Flexible

Interview Dare: Flexible

Hours: TTO + 1 Week

Do you want a rewarding role covering lessons, providing consistency for our pupils and making a difference to the Primary team where children's learning is at the centre? Then this is the vacancy for you. 

Overview

Mayfield School seeks to appoint a highly organised and proactive Cover Supervisor. This is an exciting time to join us as we are currently embarking on a rapid school improvement journey.

What does Mayfield have to offer 

·         A highly skilled, diverse, and driven team of committed employees who are dedicated to the education of children

·         Employee Assistance Programme  

·         An exciting and vibrant environment in which to work

·         Being part of an inclusive Trust across primary and secondary education

·         A supportive ethos and genuine concern for wellbeing of all our employees

·         A genuine opportunity to make a difference to the benefit of students and their local community

We are looking for some who

·         Is engaged to support our students' success

·         Has a supportive and one team work ethic

·         Is positive with a can-do attitude

·         Has a caring persona for those around them

·         Takes notice of the details and observant of the little things

Our school

Mayfield School is at the heart of a thriving and diverse local community. We are one of the first single-site, all-through maintained schools in the country, which we believe provides us with a unique opportunity to improve and shape the lives of all students (Year R – Year 11) in our community. We strive for all students at Mayfield School to receive a high-quality education, in a safe environment where all children are valued, supported, inspired and future ready. Mayfield prides itself on the positive relationships fostered, knowing every young person as an individual and challenging each of them to have the highest possible aspirations through our ambitious and inclusive curriculum.

How to apply 

Please go to our website: www.mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk and complete the application form, and return to hr.mayfield@salterns.org    

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. 

Further Information

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role or would like to arrange a tour, please contact our HR Department on 02392 693432. If you require any special arrangements or assistance in completing the application form, please do contact the HR department. 

Safeguarding

Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. 

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

Some forms of employment, occupations and professions are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Working within a School is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

You are applying for a role that is eligible for an enhanced DBS check and access to the barred list and if shortlisted for interview you will be required to complete the relevant self-declaration and disclosure form and taking into account the offences that are protected or filtered declare:

·         All unspent convictions and conditional cautions

·         All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020)

·         If you have been barred from working with Children and/or Adults at risk 

The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any other information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Any information that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate. 

The successful candidate will then be asked to complete an application for the relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check or if subscribed to the update service provide the necessary details to allow a check to be made. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. 

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

The filtering rules were updated on 28 November 2020 as follows:

·         warnings, reprimands and youth cautions will no longer be automatically disclosed on a DBS certificate

·         the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than all being automatically disclosed

Salary information: £29,170 (FTE) 

Closing date: 28.10.2026

Start date: Flexible

Interview date: Flexible

Do you want a rewarding role supporting and making a difference to our students and support your colleagues to ensure children's learning is at the centre? Then this is the vacancy for you.

Overview

Mayfield School seeks to appoint an organised and proactive Secondary School Learning Support Assistant in our alternative provision. This is an exciting time to join us as we are currently embarking on a rapid school improvement journey.

What does Mayfield have to offer: 

·         A supportive ethos and genuine concern for wellbeing of all our employee

·         A highly skilled, diverse, and driven team of committed employees to work with

·         Excellent CPD opportunities 

·         Employee Assistance Programme

·         A genuine opportunity to make a difference to the benefit of students and their local community

·         An exciting and vibrant environment in which to work

·         Opportunity of career growth as part of a Trust

We are looking for someone who:

·         Has experience in a similar supporting role supporting those who need additional support

·         Is engaged and has a desire to apply their knowledge and skills to Mayfield

·         Has a supportive and one team work ethic

·         Is positive with a can-do attitude

·         Has a caring persona for those around them

·         Takes notice of the details and observant of the little things

·         Takes pride in their work 

·         Can evidence they have passed both GCSE (or equivalent) English and maths  

Our school

Our school is a very special place where students, staff and governors work in a community where we aim to 'Believe. Achieve. Succeed.' every day. This is driven by our new set of shared values - Ambition, Inclusion and Respect.

Mayfield School is at the heart of a thriving and diverse local community. We are one of the first single-site, all-through maintained schools in the country, which we believe provides us with a unique opportunity to improve and shape the lives of all students (Year R – Year 11) in our community. We strive for all students at Mayfield School to receive a high-quality education, in a safe environment where all children are valued, supported, inspired and future ready. Mayfield prides itself on the positive relationships fostered, knowing every young person as an individual and challenging each of them to have the highest possible aspirations through our ambitious and inclusive curriculum.

How to apply 

Please go to our website: www.mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk and complete the application form, and return to hr.mayfield@salterns.org    

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. 

Further information

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role or would like to arrange a tour, please contact our HR Department on 02392 693432. If you require any special arrangements or assistance in completing the application form, please do contact the HR department. 

Safeguarding

Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. 

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

Some forms of employment, occupations and professions are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Working within a School is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

You are applying for a role that is eligible for an enhanced DBS check and access to the barred list and if shortlisted for interview you will be required to complete the relevant self-declaration and disclosure form and taking into account the offences that are protected or filtered declare:

·         All unspent convictions and conditional cautions

·         All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020)

·         If you have been barred from working with Children and/or Adults at risk 

The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any other information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Any information that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate. 

The successful candidate will then be asked to complete an application for the relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check or if subscribed to the update service provide the necessary details to allow a check to be made. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. 

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

The filtering rules were updated on 28 November 2020 as follows:

·         warnings, reprimands and youth cautions will no longer be automatically disclosed on a DBS certificate

·         the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than all being automatically disclosed

Student and Family Support Worker

Salary information: Band 6 £28,239 FTE, Term Time Only + 1 week

Closing date: Friday 23rd October 26

Start date: September 2026

Interview date: As soon as possible 

Do you want a rewarding role supporting and making a difference to your colleagues where children's learning is at the centre? Then this is the vacancy for you.

Overview

Mayfield School seeks to appoint a Student and Family Support Worker who is dedicated in the success of our students. 

What does Mayfield have to offer:

·         A highly skilled, diverse, and driven team of committed employees who are dedicated to the education of children

·         Employee Assistance Programme  

·         An exciting and vibrant environment in which to work

·         Being part of an inclusive Trust across primary and secondary education

·         A supportive ethos and genuine concern for wellbeing of all our employees

·         A genuine opportunity to make a difference to the benefit of students and their local community

We are looking for someone who:

·         Is engaged to support our students' success

·         Has a supportive and one team work ethic

·         Is positive with a can-do attitude

·         Has a caring persona for those around them

·         Takes notice of the details and observant of the little things

·         Flexible to cover the exam periods

Our school

Our school is a very special place where pupils, staff and governors work in a community where we aim to 'Believe. Achieve. Succeed.' every day. This is driven by our new set of shared values - Respect, Inclusion and Ambition.

Mayfield School is at the heart of a thriving and diverse local community. We are one of the first single-site, all-through maintained schools in the country, which we believe provides us with a unique opportunity to improve and shape the lives of all students (Year R – Year 11) in our community. We strive for all students at Mayfield School to receive a high-quality education, in a safe environment where all children are valued, supported, inspired and future ready. Mayfield prides itself on the positive relationships fostered, knowing every young person as an individual and challenging each of them to have the highest possible aspirations through our ambitious and inclusive curriculum.

How to apply 

Please go to our website: www.mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk and complete the application form, and return to hr.mayfield@salterns.org 

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Further information

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role or would like to arrange a tour, please contact our HR Department on 02392 693432. If you require any special arrangements or assistance in completing the application form, please do contact the HR department. 

Safeguarding

Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. 

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

Some forms of employment, occupations and professions are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Working within a School is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

You are applying for a role that is eligible for an enhanced DBS check and access to the barred list and if shortlisted for interview you will be required to complete the relevant self-declaration and disclosure form and taking into account the offences that are protected or filtered declare:

·         All unspent convictions and conditional cautions

·         All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020)

·         If you have been barred from working with Children and/or Adults at risk 

The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any other information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Any information that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate. 

The successful candidate will then be asked to complete an application for the relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check or if subscribed to the update service provide the necessary details to allow a check to be made. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. 

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

The filtering rules were updated on 28 November 2020 as follows:

·         warnings, reprimands and youth cautions will no longer be automatically disclosed on a DBS certificate

·         the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than all being automatically disclosed

Salary information: M1 – UPS3 + TLR 2a/2b

Closing date: 09.10.2026

    Start date: January 2027

    Interview date:  Flexible

Do you want a teaching career in a progressive school where children's learning is at the centre of everything you do? Are you dedicated to Music teaching and making a difference? Then this is the vacancy for you.

Overview 
Mayfield School seeks to appoint an outstanding, dedicated and creative Music Subject Leader from January 2027. Following our integration into the Trust, we are undertaking a rapid improvement journey and would like you to become part of our successful team.

What does Mayfield have to offer:

·         A supportive ethos and genuine concern for wellbeing of all our employees

·         A highly skilled, diverse and driven team of committed employees to work with

·         Excellent CPD opportunities  

·         Employee Assistance Programme

·         Access to an Occupational Health provider  

·         A genuine opportunity to make a difference to the benefit of students and their local community

·         An exciting and vibrant environment in which to work

·         Opportunity of career growth as part of a Trust

We are looking for someone who:

·         Is dedicated to their subject

·         Is energised to deliver inspirational and engaging lessons to get the best out of their class

·         Understands different teaching methods for a range of students

·         Has a caring persona towards those around them

·         Takes notice of the details and observant of the little things

·         Takes pride in their working environment 

Our school

Our school is a very special place where pupils, staff and governors work in a community where we aim to 'Believe. Achieve. Succeed.' every day. This is driven by our new set of shared values - Ambition, Inclusion and Respect.

Mayfield School is at the heart of a thriving and diverse local community. We are one of the first single-site, all-through maintained schools in the country, which we believe provides us with a unique opportunity to improve and shape the lives of all students (Year R – Year 11) in our community. We strive for all students at Mayfield School to receive a high-quality education, in a safe environment where all children are valued, supported, inspired and future ready. Mayfield prides itself on the positive relationships fostered, knowing every young person as an individual and challenging each of them to have the highest possible aspirations through our ambitious and inclusive curriculum.

How to apply 

Please go to our website: www.mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk and complete the Teaching Staff Application Form, and return to recruitment@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk 

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Further information

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a tour, please contact our HR Department on 02392 693432.

Safeguarding

Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. 

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

Some forms of employment, occupations and professions are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Working within a School is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

You are applying for a role that is eligible for an enhanced DBS check and access to the barred list and if shortlisted for interview you will be required to complete the relevant self-declaration and disclosure form and taking into account the offences that are protected or filtered declare:

·         All unspent convictions and conditional cautions

·         All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020)

·         If you have been barred from working with Children and/or Adults at risk 

The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any other information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Any information that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate. 

The successful candidate will then be asked to complete an application for the relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check or if subscribed to the update service provide the necessary details to allow a check to be made. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. 

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

The filtering rules were updated on 28 November 2020 as follows:

·         warnings, reprimands and youth cautions will no longer be automatically disclosed on a DBS certificate

·         the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than all being automatically disclosed