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The foundations of a great career starts here

We’re recruiting lecturers, workshop technicians and assessors for a number of trades.

With a fantastic range of staff benefits, we’re building new teams to teach and support the next generation of tradespeople.

With generous holiday allowances of up to 49 days, family-friendly policies and full support to teach in industry-standard facilities, now is a great time to think about new ways to use your skills.

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State-of-the-art

Switch working on-site for for state-of-the-art facilities. We’ve invested over £4 million in a new sustainable Construction Centre in Cheltenham, and provide our staff with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits:

  • Paid holiday of up to 49 days per year
  • Teachers Pension Scheme or People's Pension
  • up to £4,000 scarce skills joining bonus after 12 months
  • Support and funding to complete teacher training qualification, if needed
  • Salary of up to £36,000 per year, depending on experience
  • Part-time considered, allowing you to continue working in industry

Roles available

We’re recruiting lecturers, workshop technicians and assessors for a number of trades:

  • Carpentry
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Multiskills/general trades

Whether you’re currently working in a trade and looking for a new challenge, or you're an experienced teacher looking for your next step, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’ve got passion and the ability to inspire others, complete the contact form and a member of our HR Team will get in touch with you.

Register your interest

We’re recruiting for trade lecturers, workshop technicians and assessors for September 2024

Register your interest below and a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch soon.

Why teach at GC?

You'll teach in state-of-the-art workshops and train learners of all ages in the latest technologies and sustainable practices.

As part of the GC team, you’ll receive a great range of resources and support, including professional development days and strong links with industry, keeping you up-to-date with the latest industry trends.

New Cheltenham Construction Centre

Due to be completed this autumn, the sustainable centre will be a thriving hub of activity, equipping students with key green skills needed to futureproof their careers. Once complete, the centre will feature 10 plumbing bays, 12 electrical bays, and 20 bays for carpentry, as well as 4 classrooms.

The 14,000 square-foot sustainable construction centre across the ground and first floor, received £70,000 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and £4m from the Post 16 Capacity Fund, the centre will be equipped to train 164 learners with sustainability at the core.

News at GC

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#NAW2024 Gloucestershire College apprentice wins National Apprenticeship Award

Congratulations to Amy Brown, our carpentry apprentice at Tombs Developments Ltd for winning Amazon Intermediate Apprentice of the Year at National Apprenticeships Awards 2023.

Construction Apprentices at Elijah Willow

#NAW2024 Employer case study: Elijah Willow - Supporting progress in the construction industry

Local construction firm Elijah Willow provides innovative, unique, and high-quality design and build services. This includes full design and build construction, as well as bespoke furniture (creating unique pieces for clients all over the world!), and also small works and property maintenance services.

Gloucestershire College proudly partners with Elijah Willow Construction as their apprenticeship training provider. We caught up with Dan Ponting, Director at Elijah Willow Construction to find out what part apprentices play in his successful business.

#NAW2024 Level 3 Apprenticeships: A Promising Pathway to Launch Your Career

For those seeking an alternative to traditional academic routes, Level 3 apprenticeships provide an excellent opportunity to kickstart their professional journey. Combining practical experience with structured learning, these apprenticeships offer a unique pathway that equips individuals with valuable skills, industry knowledge, and a head start in their chosen field.

Beard to Build Gloucestershire College Construction Centre

We're excited to announce that award-winning Beard Construction, has been chosen as the building contractor for our anticipated £5m sustainable construction centre at Cheltenham Campus, and recently welcomed the Rt Hon Alex Chalk KC, MP for Cheltenham, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice to the site of the build.

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Why Gloucestershire College?

We guide any ambitious and motivated person on their journey through education and their career, by providing the right environment that encourages and nurtures individual talents.

Our industry-standard facilities and experienced teaching team provide our students with the skills businesses truly need.

We are here to help

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90% of students would recommend GC and 95% said that the teaching on their course was good.

Ofsted has rated us good.

  • We offer industry relevant facilities
  • Our lecturers are passionate subject specialists
  • Employers value our students' skills

We'll look after you. We have dedicated teams to help you and a great Learning Mentor scheme.

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