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Job Evaluations

About the Job Evaluation Scheme

Southwark Council uses the Hay Method of Job Evaluation, which aligns with Southwark’s NJC pay scales for support staff. This method ensures objective and consistent evaluations, supporting compliance with equal pay legislation.

 

How the Hay Method Works

The Hay Method assesses jobs using three key factors:

  • Knowledge: The expertise and skills required to perform the role.
  • Problem Solving: The level of analytical thinking and decision-making necessary.
  • Accountability: The extent to which the role is responsible for achieving objectives, managing resources, and operating within established policies and procedures.

All evaluations are conducted by a panel of trained and accredited HR professionals from the Schools’ HR team.

Note: Teaching roles are not subject to job evaluation. Salaries for teaching staff are determined in accordance with the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and the school’s adopted pay policy.

HR Top Tips for Job Evaluation

 

Requesting a Job Evaluation

To request a job evaluation, please complete the following steps and submit your documents to schoolshr@southwark.gov.uk. We aim to evaluate roles within a week of receiving all necessary information. If further details are required, we will contact you.

Job Evaluation Questionnaire 2022

Job Description & Person Specification Template 2022

 

Model Job Descriptions

For guidance, you can access our library of model job descriptions by visiting the Job Descriptions page. 

If you have any questions or require additional support, please reach out to our Schools' HR team.