Construction: Time Served Makes You a Valuable Expert

IF you’re a professional tradesperson looking for a career change, then Oldham College needs YOU!

Oldham College is one of the town’s biggest employers and these are exciting times…

We are at the forefront of reshaping post-16 education to deliver the future skills and trades needed in the new economy by learners of all ages.

That means we are expanding our workforce to find and invest in the very best talents – people like you who can really make a difference to people’s lives.

What’s the opportunity?

We’re launching a fantastic new opportunity with our Teaching Scholarship programme.

You have exactly what we’re looking for if you are:

Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in Brickwork, Carpentry & Joinery, Electrical Installation, Motor Vehicle or Plumbing
Experienced in supporting people to develop – for example, through training or mentoring on the job
Dedicated to high standards and keen to share your industry knowledge and experience with the next generation of professional tradespeople.

Send your CV Now!

How will you benefit?

Successful applicants will join our teaching training programme for FREE while you start to work for us.

You’ll get a comprehensive package of support including an Advanced Practitioner to mentor and guide you through the process, plus time off to do the learning in your working hours.

You will secure a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, Assessing Qualification, plus a Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance Qualification.

This teaching and assessment package would be fully funded by Oldham College.

We also offer you a very competitive starting salary and a fantastic range of staff rewards and benefits (see About Oldham College, below)

DID YOU KNOW?
Oldham College won the Workforce Health and Wellbeing award at the 2023 Oldham Business Awards.
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About Oldham College

Oldham College is officially a Great Place To Work™ 2024. We also rank in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™ 2023 and the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ 2023.

You will benefit from:

Strong links with hundreds of local, regional and national employers
State-of-the-art facilities across our estate
A modern, vibrant campus in an accessible town centre setting
An award-winning programme of Continuous Professional Development for all staff
Generous holiday allowances, including two weeks over the Christmas period, and staff support.

Don’t just take our word for it…

Here is a sample of what some of our staff have said about working at Oldham College.

“Right from the interview stage, you are made to feel welcome by everyone. It’s a friendly place to work, you see lots of smiles during the day.”

“This is a friendly and warm organisation and I feel lucky to work here.”

“The team spirit, honest management style, celebrating diversity and celebrating everyone’s success no matter how small and regardless of job role/level.”

“I think what the college does for the staff and community is great! The college is always trying to support the staff, students and new students. I love working here and I have a great team to enable me to fulfil my job and help young people.”

“We have the best team to support the unique needs of our students! We support each other like nowhere else I have ever worked.”

“Strong managers, teams and Principalship. I feel like I am listened to and management take on board my ideas and thoughts. I feel appreciated.”