Why Bath College?
We’re proud to be in the top 10% of FE Colleges in England for employer satisfaction, with achievement rates above the national average.
Our benefits and flexible working help you thrive, no matter where you’re at in life or who you are.
We’re here to create a brighter future for the next generation of learners. Join us, and you will be supported to deliver our vision.
Your career will grow
We invest in you so you can do your best work.
Together, we can build a better future and create stronger opportunities. You will receive training to progress your career and make a positive impact.
We recognise the contribution of our teams by holding award ceremonies throughout the year to celebrate hard work and success.
Safeguarding our learners
Safeguarding our learners
Bath College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners. Our recruitment, selection and pre-employment check processes ensure that only staff who share this commitment are appointed to posts.
You can be yourself at Bath College
We’re committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
We want you to feel like you can be yourself at work. Diversity is our strength. We promote a respectful environment where all staff can develop in a safe space.
This means Bath College being there for you. Whether you are staff, parents, students or community partners, we strive to build a fair workplace and college.
Our policies support characteristics of the The Equality Act 2010:
- Age
- Gender reassignment (transgender)
- Race
- Pregnancy/Maternity leave
- Sexual orientation
- Disability
- Marriage/Civil Partnership
- Religion or belief
- Sex
FAQs
How does Bath College support you in your first few weeks?
You get a structured induction on your first day – covering compliance, safeguarding and equality, IT and systems overviews, a campus tour – so you can settle in quickly and feel confident from the start.
Can you apply if you’re moving into education from another sector?
Yes, of course. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds and transferable skills from previous experience. If you can make a positive difference, we welcome your application.
What opportunities are there to grow once you join?
We invest in our staff through training, staff development days, and progression opportunities across all teams and departments.
Benefits to support your life
We understand that work is only one part of your life.
And that’s why we offer an outstanding benefits package to support your wellbeing, finances, health, and work-life balance.
Family friendly policies
You deserve a healthy work-life balance. All staff are entitled to request flexible working.
Generous Holiday Entitlement
30 or 40 days, excluding Bank Holidays and college closure days, depending on your contract type
Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
A free, confidential counselling programme and support service run by Health Assured.
Contributory pension scheme
A Teachers’ Pension (TPA) or Local Government Pensions Scheme (LGPS) – regarded as one of the best and most secure workplace pension schemes in the UK.
DSE eye tests
A voucher to cover a DSE eye test at Specsavers, for clear vision and a clear mind.
Refer a friend reward scheme
Think your friend suits the Bath College culture? Get a £300 gift voucher when you refer them to a role at the college (payable after they complete the probation period).
Extended Christmas leave
All staff receive extra leave to cover the Christmas and New Year College shutdown.
Current vacancies
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