Inspiring students for over 400 years, The Henley College continues to be a vibrant and diverse place to study, empowering ambitious young people to fulfil their academic potential and grow in confidence ready for their future higher educational or professional journeys.

Equality and diversity are embedded into the very fabric of the College and we are proud to have held Leaders in Diversity accreditation since 2014. Our highly supportive and inclusive learning environment respects and celebrates every member of the College community.

Since its creation in 1987, the College has continued to serve as the sixth form of choice for our four local partner schools. However, thanks to our leading reputation and the quality of our courses, we are now home to nearly 2,000 full-time students from over 100 schools across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

STAFF ENTITLEMENT

• Access to, and equal opportunities for staff training and development;
• An induction programme on joining the College or on taking up a new role in the College;
• Support for teacher training leading to a formal teacher qualification;
• A regular and negotiated review of individual needs through the college's Appraisal Scheme.

STAFF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Each member of staff has a responsibility for their own self-development and for maintaining their continuous professional development.

The Principal in consultation with the Head of Human Resources has overall responsibility for the college staff training and development policy and for ensuring that college priorities and targets are met in line with college strategic and operational plans

The Head of Human Resources is responsible for the management of the college staff training and development function ensuring coherence. Heads of Faculty and Department Managers are responsible for:

• Identifying needs in relation to college strategic and operational objectives
• Identifying individual staff needs through appraisal
• Contributing to the annual staff training and development plan
• Evaluating the outcomes of long and short staff training and development courses.