Learner Progress Evening

Parents / Guardians can now book their slot for our upcoming Learner Progress Evening, taking place on November 13th 2025.

For assistance with booking, please contact info@lcwc.ac.uk

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Please fill in the form below to apply for a vacancy

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Which job are you applying for?*
1. Personal Details
Surname:*
Forename(s):*
Address:*
Postcode:*
Home / mobile telephone number:*
Work telephone number:
Email address:*
National insurance number:*
DfEE reference number:
(teaching staff only)
2. Declaration
I declare that the information I have given is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct and may be stored and used in accordance with the College’s recruitment and selection procedure. I understand that canvassing or giving false information will disqualify my application or, if discovered after appointment, may be grounds for dismissal.*
- I agree
If you apply for a position at Lakes College West Cumbria and are unsuccessful we will only retain your information for 6 months. If you are successful and come to work for us we will keep your information in a Personal File to enable us to administrate your contract of employment. Most of this information will be disposed of 6 years after you have left but we will retain limited evidence of your employment in case you have a further enquiry about pensions or need a reference from us. Equal Opportunities: Lakes College West Cumbria is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. Lakes College West Cumbria will not tolerate harassment or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnerships, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation
3. Work History
(Start with most recent and include any voluntary experience or breaks in employment)
Job 1
Name and address:
Postcode:
Date employed from and to:
Nature of business:
Department / section:
Job title:
Responsible to:
Grade / salary:
Other benefits:
Notice required or leaving date if last employment:
Reason for seeking other employment:
Brief description of duties:
Job 2
Employer:
Dates employed from and to:
Job title:
Grade / salary:
Reason for leaving:
Summary of main duties:
Job 3
Employer:
Dates employed from and to:
Job title:
Grade / salary:
Reason for leaving:
Summary of main duties:
Job 4
Employer:
Dates employed from and to:
Job title:
Grade / salary:
Reason for leaving:
Summary of main duties:
Job 5
Employer:
Dates employed from and to:
Job title:
Grade / salary:
Reason for leaving:
Summary of main duties:
4. Education, Qualifications and Memberships
Please give details of nationally recognised vocational and academic qualifications you have gained. Please also include any relevant training, short courses and include details of any professional organisation memberships.
(Note: click on the + icon to add more rows.)*
Date(s) Institution Qualification Grade / level
5. Application Questions
Why are you interested in working for Lakes College?*
Please outline your suitability for the role including any relevant experience:*
Give an example of a time when you have demonstrated excellent verbal communication skills, including the situation you were in and the outcome:*
Tell us about a time when you have used outstanding problem solving skills to deal with a problem, and what happened:*
Outline your working styles both individually and as part of a team, giving examples:*
Describe an occasion where you have used strong time management abilities, in particular where you have had a deadline to meet:*
Please outline any IT skills you have and programmes you are efficient with:*
Additional Information
The information provided here is not used in the selection process and will not be seen by the recruitment panel.
1. General
Permission (Work Permit) to take up employment in the UK:*
Are you related to a member of the Board of Governors or any member of staff at the college?*
If YES, to whom (name and position):
Have you ever been cautioned or convicted of a criminal offence, or are you at present the subject of criminal charges?*
If YES, please give brief details:
Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemption) Order 1975 and you are therefore not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provisions of the Act. However, having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend upon the nature of your position and the circumstances and the background of your offence.
Have you ever been dismissed from employment?*
If YES, please give details:
Do you hold a current driving licence?*
If YES, please give details of the type of licence and any penalties in force:
2. Referees
Please provide details of two people we may approach for references, one of whom should be your most recent employer. If you are in or just completed full-time education, one reference should be you’re your school/college/university. References are normally taken up for shortlisted candidates before interview. Their contents are not disclosed to the Selection Panel beforehand.
Referee 1
Name:*
Position(s) held (by referee):*
Organisation (if appropriate):
Address:*
Telephone number:*
Email address:*
Referee 2
Name:*
Position(s) held (by referee):*
Organisation (if appropriate):
Address:*
Telephone number:*
Email address:*
May your references be taken up before interview?*
3. Declaration
I declare that the information I have given is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct and may be stored and used in accordance with the College’s recruitment and selection procedures. I understand that canvassing or giving false information will disqualify my application or, if discovered after appointment, may be grounds for dismissal.*
- I agree
If you apply for a position at Lakes College West Cumbria and are unsuccessful we will only retain your information for 6 months. If you are successful and come to work for us we will keep your information in a Personal File to enable us to administrate your contract of employment. Most of this information will be disposed of 6 years after you have left but we will retain limited evidence of your employment in case you have a further enquiry about pensions or need a reference from us. Equal Opportunities: Lakes College West Cumbria is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. Lakes College West Cumbria will not tolerate harassment or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnerships, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation
Equal Opportunities Monitoring
Lakes College West Cumbria, is committed to being an Equal Opportunities employer. Lakes College West Cumbria will not tolerate harassment or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnerships, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. In order to ensure the effectiveness of our policy, in relation to the recruitment and selection of staff, all applicants are requested to complete this form. Only by collecting this information can the College progressively assess its performance against the aims of the policy and identify areas where improvements should be made. This information will not be circulated to the selection panel, but will form part of the personal confidential record of the successful applicant. This form, when completed should be returned with the Application Form.
1. General
Date of Birth:*
Day
Month
Year
Marital Status:*
2. Ethnic Origins
The below classification of black and minority ethnic (BME) groups is in line with the National Census breakdown
A. Asian or Asian British
B. Black or black British
C. Chinese or other ethnic group
Any other ethnic group (if selected above):
D. Dual heritage
E. White
F. Prefer not to say
- Tick the box to select this option
3. Age group
Please select:*
4. Gender
Please select:*
5. Transgender
Do you now present full or part time in a gender role that differs from the gender assigned to you at birth?*
6. Sexual orientation
Please select:*
7. Religion or belief
Please select:*
8. Disability
The Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as ‘a person with a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial long-term effect on day-to-day activities’.
Do you consider yourself to have a disability?*
If YES, please give details:
The College guarantees an interview for disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria for the post. If you need any special provision at interview for an indicated disability, please detail here:
Please also give details of any adjustments that may be required to the workplace or duties and equipment that will help you perform the role:

Contact Details

Address

Hallwood Road
Lillyhall Business Park
Workington
Cumbria
CA14 4JN

Tel

01946 839 300

Email

info@lcwc.ac.uk

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Application form

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1. Personal Details

2. Declaration

3. Work History

Job 1

Job 2

Job 3

Job 4

Job 5

4. Education, Qualifications and Memberships

5. Application Questions

Additional Information

1. General

2. Referees

Referee 1

Referee 2

3. Declaration

Equal Opportunities Monitoring

1. General

2. Ethnic Origins

3. Age group

4. Gender

5. Transgender

6. Sexual orientation

7. Religion or belief

8. Disability

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Address

Tel

Email

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