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All Schools - Maintained Schools Heads, Business Managers, Administrators

Important: Education Jobs replacement

Education Personnel Services (EPS) is introducing a new system to upgrade the existing Education Jobs platform. The new system will be a full recruitment and applicant management system to streamline the recruitment administration process. New functions will provide more flexibility to manage the recruitment process and communicate with candidates. New functions include: 

  • A portal to quickly see and track, progress and manage recruitment activity, which can also be accessed on mobile devices.
  • A range of job posting options, adverts can be created, edited, copied and saved for future use. They can include images, photos and videos.
  • Options for posting jobs on other platforms such as Indeed.
  • Candidates can view adverts and apply online.
  • Candidates can create an account, bring in information they have on other jobs platforms (e.g. LinkedIn) or their CVs. This will help them to apply more quickly and efficiently.
  • Candidates can set up alerts, notifications, track their application process and upload documents securely.
  • A range of assessment and screening tools assist with advertising, shortlisting, and selection regarding inclusion and diversity.
  • Shortlisted candidates can schedule their interview online and receive automatic reminders.
  • Direct communication with candidates through SMS messages.
  • Allows schools to track progress of pre-employment checks through the system.
  • A range of management information reports providing insight into the effectiveness of recruitment.

The new system is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly and will be good for candidates to encourage applications. 

Action:

User testing The EPS team is working to get the new system in place and they are looking for school administration officers/HR officers/business managers to join a user testing group during May/early June. If you’re interested in being part of the user group, contact Katie Westley katie.westley@hants.gov.uk.

There will be a range of support and resources to help schools with the move to the new system. Please keep a look out for more information.