Our Vetting Procedures
TimePlan has 12 standard vetting procedures and checks which are carried out by qualified teachers. Evidence of all checks is filed and recorded on our database.
- A face to face interview - in a private room. All TimePlan Teachers are interviewed by a qualified teacher.
- Identification check - against a passport, national ID card or photo driving licence, and where necessary sight of marriage and divorce certificates.
- Date of birth check - against a passport, national ID card or photo driving licence.
- Proof of address - recent utility bill.
- Qualifications verification - sight of originals or verification with the issuing institution.
- Two independent professional references - one from a candidate’s most recent teaching post. Any open references and testimonials are verified with the referee.
- Right to work - passports are checked for the right to work in the UK.
- CV check - CVs must be complete and any gaps must be accounted for.
- Criminal records check (UK and overseas if applicable) - all candidates must complete an Enhanced Disclosure and all candidates from overseas, or teachers who have taught overseas, must have a current police clearance from the relevant country.
- POCALs check - as part of the recruitment process and then annually.
- DCSF number (or overseas equivalent if applicable) - for qualified teachers.
- GTC Registration (or overseas equivalent if applicable) - for qualified teachers.
- Medical fitness to teach - completed for all teachers and support staff.