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Our Team's Journey into FE

  • The team here is like a family

    Adam Rigby

    For Adam Rigby, swapping his career in plastering for teaching was a game changer, and he hasn’t looked back since. His journey from hands-on trade work to the classroom wasn’t something he expected, but it’s turned into a fulfilling career where he’s making a real difference. Read more...

  • There’s always room for progression at Wigan & Leigh College

    Matt Jeffrey

    Born and raised in Wigan, Matt joined Wigan & Leigh College a year and a half ago as a technician. He brought with him a decade of experience as a multi-skilled labourer at Wigan Council. From the outset, he knew he wanted to transition into a teaching career. A goal that has now become a reality. Read more...

  • You don’t need to be the finished product. What we’re looking for is ambition and a genuine desire to teach.

    Martin Gilmore

    With over 25 years of dedicated service at Wigan & Leigh College, Martin Gilmore is a Curriculum Lead with extensive experience in recruitment. He’s dedicated to finding candidates who are not only qualified but also genuinely passionate about teaching. Whether he’s engaging with seasoned educators with years of classroom experience or individuals taking their first steps into a teaching career, Martin believes the core principles of standing out in an interview remain the same.

  • 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 at Wigan & Leigh College, Marina Islam-Banford reflects on her move to Further Education (FE) following 17 years teaching in secondary and private schools. Marina highlights the rewarding opportunities in the FE sector: “I love teaching, and the learners here keep me young and motivated. The freedom to explore open discussions and connect topics to real-world experiences is something I couldn’t fully achieve in high school. In FE, we’re not just preparing students for exams, we’re shaping their futures.”

  • I couldn’t believe my luck

    Nic Gaskell

    Nic is a passionate educator whose journey into teaching began at an early age and continues to thrive within the vibrant halls of higher education (HE) at Wigan & Leigh College. From his first tentative steps as an Associate Lecturer to becoming a course leader for a Bachelor of Engineering programme, Nic’s story is one of dedication, creativity and a love for inspiring students.

  • It’s a great place to work because of the people.

    Amy Mason

    Amy provides advice and guidance to school leavers as they embark on their next steps, whether that’s continuing education or entering the workforce. She also arranges for school groups to visit the college and experience lessons first-hand before applying, organises mock interviews for Year 11 students, and attends careers events and parents evenings.

  • I feel privileged to be part of such a dedicated and hardworking team.

    Carol Shirling

    Carol is one of the friendly and welcoming faces that every visitor and student sees upon arrival at Wigan & Leigh College. “I initially joined the college on a temporary contract to provide support to the front desk,” she said. Her commitment and enthusiasm quickly earned her a permanent position after just eight weeks.