Terms and Conditions

1. Eligibility

To register as a teaching staff member, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Consent to background checks, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) verification.

2. Registration and Account Security

You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
• Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or pose a risk to children’s safety.

3. Recruitment Process

Our platform facilitates connections between teaching staff and PQA Principals. We do not guarantee employment or engagement. All engagement decisions are made by the Principals, and we are not responsible for the terms of any engagement.

4. Code of Conduct

All users must:

• Treat others with respect and professionalism.
• Refrain from any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse.

Any breach may result in immediate suspension or removal from the platform.

5. Code of Conduct

We may conduct identity and background checks, including DBS verification, to ensure the safety of children. By using our services, you consent to these checks and agree to provide necessary documentation.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including logos, text, graphics, and software, is owned by or licensed to us. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

7. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for:

• Any employment disputes between users.
• Losses resulting from inaccurate information provided by users.
• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform.

8. Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This section outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data.

8.1 Data Collection

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Contact details (e.g., name, email, phone number)
• Professional qualifications and experience.
• Identity verification documents.
• DBS and background check information
• Usage data from your interaction with our website

8.2 Use of Data

Your data is used to:

• Facilitate recruitment and matching with Principals
• Verify identity and qualifications.
• Ensure child safety and compliance with safeguarding regulations.
• Improve our services and user experience

8.3 Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

• Activity providers seeking teaching staff
• Third-party services for background checks and identity verification
• Legal authorities if required by law

8.4 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

8.5 Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at marketing@pqacademy.com

9. Terminationy

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our services at any time, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or children.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

8.5 Your Rights

If you have any questions about these Terms or our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: marketing@pqacademy.com
• Phone: 0800 531 6282