Amber Weather Warning

Due to the amber weather warning, the college site will open later than usual on Friday 23 October at 11am. The Estates Team will be on site from 10am to open the buildings and complete a full safety check before staff and students arrive. Please do not travel to the college site before 11am. If you are able to work from home on Friday 23 October, please do so. Thank you for your understanding, and please take care when travelling.

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A Supportive and High-Standard Institution

Truro and Penwith College has a local and national reputation as an institution which is lively, innovative, demands high standards of its learners, but is also caring and supportive of individuals.

A Community of Learning and Success

Working at Truro and Penwith College isn’t just about a job, it’s about being part of a community. We are focused firmly on the present and the future, we place teaching, learning and student success at the centre of all we do.

Driven People

Our staff have a passion for what they do and the difference it can make to our students and our College. We depend on excellent people to achieve and sustain our performance and we want people who share that passion, people who have the drive to make things happen, who will actively seek opportunities to improve themselves and the College and who want to realise their potential and use their skills to do a great job.

Benefits and Facilities

We offer excellent conditions of employment, professional development and in-house wellbeing benefits to all our staff. We have campuses in Truro and Penzance, both offering an exceptional range of courses, providing industry-standard equipment and resources, all housed in modern, purpose-built facilities.

Our vision and values

Why you should work with us

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99% A Level pass rate

With over 2,000 A Level entries – significantly more than any other provider in Cornwall – students achieved a 99% pass rate.

172 A* Grades

More than double the national average. Truro and Penwith College’s results, particularly in STEM subjects and high grades, set a benchmark for post-16 education.

University Progression

An impressive 93% of students at Truro and Penwith College who received their decision on A Level results day have been placed on their first choice degree level course versus a national average of 82%.

T Level success

T Level programmes saw exceptional results and impressive high grades. 34% achieving the highest grade of distinction in their occupational specialisms, against a national average of 18%.

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Benefits & Wellbeing

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Development

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Engineering recruitment opportunities

Do you have experience in Engineering? We want you to join our team to inspire the Engineers of the future. We have full-time opportunities or part-time hours to fit around your current commitments. No prior teaching experience or qualifications are required. Our supportive environment ensures you’ll receive guidance from qualified teaching staff in cutting-edge workshops.

Seize the opportunity to evolve into an Engineering Instructor or Assessor, working for an employer committed to supporting the development of its staff as well as students. Roles encompass diverse responsibilities such as working with groups of learners or conducting 1:1 assessments.

Whether you aspire to be an Assessor, Technical Demonstrator, Instructor, Lecturer, or Engineering Coordinator, this is your chance to make a significant impact. To learn more about this compelling opportunity, complete our contact form using the button below, and our dedicated team will reach out to discuss in more detail. Embrace the possibility of a rewarding career dedicated to shaping the Engineers of tomorrow.

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