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Human Resources

This section covers information on the College’s strategy and management of human resources, rather than information relating to individual members of staff (which is exempt from disclosure as personal information). The information available covers Personnel policies and procedures. In some instances information will be exempt from disclosure where it contains personal information, or information that, if released, may endanger the physical or mental health or safety of an individual, substantially prejudice the effective conduct of public affairs, or constitute an actionable breach of confidence.

Class Name Class Description Examples/Comments
Staff profile Statistical information on staff  

This information is available from the staff list which may be requested by e-mail, telephone or post, subject to the Data Protection Acts.
Recruitment policies Policies, statements, procedures and guidelines relating to recruitment These policies and procedures are set out in the Staff Handbook and on the College website.
Performance management Policies and procedures relating to performance management

The College operates a Professional Review Process for all staff. Probation and appraisal arrangements are as communicated at interview.
Promotion Policies, statements, procedures, guidelines and statistics relating to promotion, regrading and salary reviews Statistical information on outcomes is available on request from the Director of Finance & Corporate Services, Mr Iain Macmillan.
Pensions Policies and guidelines on pension arrangements for staff

The Scottish Teacher’s Superannuation Scheme (STSS) applies for academic staff and the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff. Both are currently final salary schemes. Contribution rates for the STSS are currently 6.4% for employees and (from 1 April 2009) 14.5% for employers.

From 1 April 2009 employee contribution rates for the LGPS will be based on individual income bands from 5.5% to 12%. With employer’s contribution at 235% of the employee’s rate from 1 April 2009, increasing to 250% from 1 April 2010.

 

Details of the funding valuations of pension schemes are available on request from the Director of Finance & Corporate Services, Mr Iain Macmillan – Tel 01851 770225 or e-mail at iain.macmillan@lews.uhi.ac.uk
 Discipline Disciplinary procedures and policies Lews Castle College’s Harassment and Bullying Policy is set out in the appendix to the Staff Handbook together with its Alcohol and Drugs Policy. These policies are also available on the College website.
 Grievance Grievance procedures and policies  Please see the appendix to the Staff Handbook
 Race relations  Race equality policies Lews Castle College’s Race Equality Policy, as required under the Race Relations Amendment Act 2000 is available on the College website.
Equal opportunities  Equality and diversity policies, statements, procedures, and guidelines Please refer to the Lews Castle College website and UHI’s Equal Opportunity Policy and related statements, procedures and guidelines for this information.
 Public interest disclosure Information required for compliance with the Public Interest Disclosure Act  
 Staff development  Policies and procedures relating to the ongoing development of staff  

The Staff Development Co-ordinator is Mr Billy Mackinnon,(Tel 01851 770361, or e-mail: billy.mackinnon@lews.uhi.ac.uk) who will provide details of induction arrangements and internal and external training opportunities on request.
 Staff records The College's policy on the collection, maintenance and use of personal information about staff.  

Lews Castle College’s policies and procedures covering the collection, checking, maintenance and disposal of data, management of the staff records system itself, and allocation of responsibilities to staff are currently being updated and will be made available on the web-site when completed.
 Staff facilities  Description of the facilities and services available to members of staff.  The College Cafeteria is available to all staff during term time. The Training Restaurant is open to the public on one day each week during term time, for lunch, by prior arrangement.
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