"Recruitment procedures are a matter for individual higher education institutions (HEIs) and are not centrally regulated other than by the framework of employment legislation and equality legislation that governs all employment in the UK.

A bachelor’s degree classified/graded 2.1 or above in the subject to be taught is normally a minimum requirement and a master’s degree or a doctorate is often required. Requirements vary according to the discipline. For teaching within vocational disciplines, professional experience may be required, and, in the case of programmes leading to professional registration (such as nursing and social work), current professional registration. 

Each post is advertised and suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. Short-listing of applicants is carried out by departments or schools and interview panels can include representatives from the department, faculty, senior management and human resources department". (Eurydice - European Commission)