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Our jobs

97% of our staff say they’re proud to work here

Whether you're teaching in a classroom, keeping our finances straight, supporting students through tough times, or making sure our buildings run smoothly, you're part of something that changes lives.

We're not just another employer. We're a place where your work directly helps thousands of people build better futures.

And 97% of our people say they're proud to work here because they can see the impact they make every single day.

Ever wanted a role where you can make a real difference? We're what you've been looking for.

Why work here?

Because every role matters. No one is a cog in a machine.

Whether you're serving food to our students, coordinating enrichment activities, teaching construction or part of our leadership, you'll have the power to influence and shape how we do things.

This is a place with a real sense of community, where you get to work with people who genuinely care about education and each other.

And we care about you too - so we look after you from day one with rewards and benefits and a development plan with an eye on your future

What's it like to work here?

The team here is like a family, you always have someone to support you

Adam Rigby
Lecturer - Plastering
In FE, we’re not just preparing students for exams, we’re shaping their futures.

Marina Islam-Banford
A Level Quality Lead and Sociology Teacher
It’s a great place to work because of the people.

Amy Mason
School Liaison
When students discover solutions for themselves, they retain knowledge for life

Nic Gaskell
Course Leader - Engineering

Your rewards and benefits

Health & wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational health support
- Yoga & Relaxation Sessions
- Counselling
- Medicash Health Plan
- Friday Free Breakfast
- On-site parking
Flexible working
- Work from home flexibility
- Work from home days for academic staff
Pensions & finances
- Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff)
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Our employee benefits platform with vouchers and offers
- Specsavers discount
- Discount on ULan Courses
- Rail season ticket offer
Learn & develop
- Learning & development programmes, including career progression opportunities
- Ongoing continuing professional development (CPD)
- Free online courses
Lifestyle & community
- Staff clubs and societies
- Staff celebration events
- Employee rewards & recognition
- Green car scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
Perks & discounts
- Discounts on hair & beauty treatments on-site
- Restaurant offers
- Floristry offers
- Local gym membership

Our Culture

We get people work and life ready. That means putting our learners at the heart of everything we do. Whatever your role, their success comes first.

We're ambitious; collaborating across teams and with employers because that's how real change happens. And we're inclusive because everyone deserves the chance to build a better future.

We're building something sustainable here. Not just environmentally (though that matters), but as an anchor in our community. We've been getting people into good jobs for years, and we'll keep doing it.

If you want to be part of a team that genuinely cares about technical excellence and the future of learners, this is where you do it.