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ENGINEERING & GREEN SKILLS Job Vacancies
Find out how you can inspire the next generation of engineers.
Are you an experienced engineer looking for a new challenge? Or maybe a recent graduate with a passion for inspiring the next generation of engineers? Either way, Weston College wants to hear from you!
We offer a fully supported programme of training, including a funded teaching qualification, so you can take your expertise to the classroom and help shape the future of the engineering industry.
Our engineering programmes teach students and apprentices aged 16+, and we welcome applications from candidates with knowledge and experience in a range of disciplines. Whether you're fully qualified or new to teaching, we encourage you to apply.
Working with world-class employers like Rolls Royce, Airbus, and the Ministry of Defence, our study programmes offer career-boosting benefits to our learners, making sure they're career-ready. And as one of the largest training providers in the region, you'll be based in our state-of-the-art engineering facilities at South West Skills Campus.
Join a like-minded team in a modern campus with a full salary, holiday, and generous pension package, plus free onsite car parking. And with programmes from level two to seven and bespoke CPD courses, this is the perfect opportunity to start your teaching career or take it to the next level.
Apply now and find out how you can inspire the next generation of engineers at Weston College.
- Work with a highly motivated team of educators and professionals who are dedicated to providing an outstanding learning experience for students.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression, including support for obtaining a Level 4/5 Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent/higher level teaching qualification
- Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement, plus other benefits such as access to our fantastic Wellbeing@Weston support.
- Join an award-winning organisation that has a proven track record of providing high-quality education and training to students.
- Training opportunities for those new to teaching, including an extensive program of training to help you transition into a career in education.
- Work in a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages innovation and creativity.
- Part time and full-time applications are welcome, to help you to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
- Smaller class sizes.
We deliver qualifications and apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 5, so you could be helping someone to start their engineering career or enabling them to develop degree level skills to secure a career enhancement or promotion.
View our curriculum here:
16–19-year-olds: Engineering and Green Skills | Weston College
Adults: Courses for adults | Weston College
Degree level: Engineering and Construction - University Centre Weston (ucw.ac.uk)
Weston College is also the lead College for the West of England Institute of Technology where industry, education and research collaborate to design and deliver flexible, higher-level technical learning to equip people with the skills to fully participate in, and contribute to, economic growth driven by digital innovation and emerging technologies.
Find out more: West of England Institute of Technology - Leading Technical Education (weiot.ac.uk)
If you have a disability, neurodivergence, or a condition that may impact your performance during our selection process, we are happy to accommodate your needs. You will have the opportunity to inform us of any necessary adjustments throughout the application and selection process. As an employee, we will continue to discuss and work with you to ensure you have the necessary accommodations to succeed in your role.
Some examples of possible adjustments include:
- Allowing extra time for online assessments
- Providing alternative accessible formats
- Sharing interview questions beforehand
- Offering additional information about what to expect
- Providing an office orientation before an in-person assessment.
If you have any questions about the adjustments process at Weston College, please contact hr@weston.ac.uk .
Want to ask a question ahead of applying? Click here to book a phone call with a member of the team
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BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE COLLEGE
Over recent years, the College has gone from strength to strength, earning Ofsted's ‘Outstanding’ rating, proving to be one of the top education providers in the country.
The College has also been featured in the ‘Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For’ list and the top-ranked college nationally.
Furthermore, the College holds the highest possible Investors in People ‘Platinum accreditation, which demonstrates our commitment to continually invest in our staff to achieve their full potential.
Our higher education provision University Centre Weston is graded ‘Gold’ by TEF, putting us amongst the top universities in the UK, and in 2018 we received the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education.
All establishment staff at Weston College are entitled to a minimum of 30 days plus statutory bank holidays per year (allocated on a pro rata basis for part time staff).
All staff are automatically entered into a pension scheme relevant to their role with generous employer contributions.
Business support staff are automatically entered into the Local Government Pension Scheme, provided by the Avon Pension Fund.
Teaching staff are automatically entered into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme, a contributory scheme administered by Teachers’ Pensions on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
We provide an excellent programme of staff development and CPD opportunities to all staff through internal development courses and training or through programmes such as LinkedIn Learning.
Not JUST available to students, college staff are also eligible to purchase a student discount card through Totum. Employees also have automatic access to exclusive discounts, vouchers and offers through the “Weston College Perkz” scheme.
As well as access to the college’s in house student-led training restaurant, staff members also receive a 10% discount at The Green House coffee shop.
All employees of Weston College, are able to benefit from a free subscription to Microsoft 365 whilst employed by the College.
All staff are eligible for the Discount for Teachers scheme offering a wide range of discounts across all sectors.
Throughout the year, staff will also be notified about exclusive deals and discounts for local tourist attractions or businesses.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is very important, so as well as an excellent Occupational Health referral system, the College offers the following to all staff:
• Health Assured EAP Scheme (Employee Assistance Programme). This health programme is available to all staff. The service provides free and confidential support that is available 24 hours a day.
• A dedicated Staff Welfare Officer.
• Eyesight tests - The College will contribute towards the cost of your eye examination and up to £40 towards the cost of glasses, if it is deemed necessary for your role.
• College Fitness Suite - All staff have access to the fully equipped, sport and fitness centre on the 7th floor of the Knightstone Campus. There are no membership fees involved, however a full gym induction must be completed.
• Hair, beauty and relaxation treatments - Discounts are available to all staff across the College on a wide range of hair and beauty treatments including hair cuts and colours, massage and manicures. The treatments are carried out by our Weston College students under the close supervision of the highly qualified hair and beauty lecturers.
We recognise that many of our staff have responsibilities for family or dependants and operate a number of initiatives to help colleagues balance these responsibilities with work.
The College has a number of schemes that cover the following family circumstances:
• Maternity leave
• Paternity leave
• Adoption leave
• Parental leave
• Dependant's leave
• Fertility treatment leave.
We are happy to consider requests for flexible working in line with the Flexible Working Policy.
We recognise that many of our staff have responsibilities for family or dependants and operate a number of initiatives to help colleagues balance these responsibilities with work.
The College has a number of schemes that cover the following family circumstances:
• Maternity leave
• Paternity leave
• Adoption leave
• Parental leave
• Dependant's leave
• Fertility treatment leave.
We are happy to consider requests for flexible working in line with the Flexible Working Policy.
EXPLORE OUR GREAT FACILITIES
You will support learners using state-of-the-art facilities, workshops and laboratories enabling a range of operations, including:
- Aerospace, including tornado jet engine with subsonic wind tunnel
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Electronics
- Material analysis and deformation
- Milling, turning and CNC
- Composites
- Welding
- Fabrication
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FAQ's
Yes – you will be placed on Weston College’s internal teacher training programme or the Education Training Foundation’s ‘Taking Teaching Further’ programme. This will include undertaking a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (or equivalent/higher level teaching qualification).
Yes – we would still encourage applicants to apply. Candidates can organise a virtual discussion with one of our team to discuss further. Please find the booking link above.
Yes – Weston College actively promotes staff to maintain industry currency and/or membership. The College provides an extensive CPD programme whilst supporting staff to engage with industry-specific training.
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