Explore careers

Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent graduate, or looking to transition into teaching, you’ll find a welcoming community dedicated to your growth and success. Join us and be part of a team that is passionate about education, continuous development, and making a positive impact on our students’ lives.

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Diverse Roles Available

  • Teaching positions across various subjects, Lecturers in Further Education, GCSE Level, University Level, Recreational and Adult courses
  • Coaches/Instructors/Assessors
  • Technicians
  • Learning Services Tutors
  • Librarians and Learning Support
  • Directed Study Coaches
  • Invigilators
  • IT Programmers and Engineers
  • Business Consultants
  • Careers Roles
  • Learning Support Mentors
  • Counsellors and Mental Health Support
  • Safeguarding Assistants
  • Administrators
  • Finance, HR, Payroll, Marketing, Reception, MIS, Projects
  • Estates and Operations
  • Campus Wardens
  • Leadership opportunities

Getting into Teaching

For our teaching vacancies, you don’t necessarily need to have a teaching qualification. The life and career experience you bring to the classroom is a huge asset, plus you can complete teacher training on the job, so you can start earning right away, whether you are:

  • finishing school or college and want to continue your studies
  • expecting to graduate soon
  • considering a career change
  • wanting to pass on your professional and/or academic knowledge and experience to the next generation of 16 – 19 year olds in the further education sector

Part-time or flexible contracts are available, so you can continue to work in the industry you love whilst sharing your skills in further education. We welcome ambitious, driven individuals who are passionate about education, improving skills and supporting our learners with their progression. Support for new lecturers includes:

  • fully supportive Induction and mentorship pathway
  • funded routes to cover tuition costs of the PGCE/Cert Ed to achieve your teaching qualification for eligible roles whilst on the job

Pathways to teaching

There are various pathways for experienced professionals and recent graduates to get into teaching or working in education which includes roles outside of teaching such as Assessing, Technician, Workshop Instructors and Learning and Pastoral Support.

We offer both the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (inc. Diploma in Teaching) and the Certificate in Education (inc. Diploma in Teaching) part-time which is through a two-year programme, with teaching days taking place from Tuesday to Wednesday evening.

To train to teach in FE at the college you’ll need:

  • GCSEs (Level 2) at Grade 4 (C) or above in English and maths
  • Level 3 or above in subject specialism for Cert.Ed. applicants
  • Level 6 degree in subject specialism for PGCE applicants

Experience a day in the life of a further education teacher and discover how teaching has changed the lives of industry professionals through the ‘Share Your Skills‘ Department for Education campaign.

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Current Trainee Lecturer Placements

We are currently seeking trainees for a variety of departments, some of which may include a bursary payment of up to £30,000. Explore the available opportunities for placements to support your PGCE/Cert Ed and find out how you can apply by visiting our Vacancies page. This page will be regularly updated with new opportunities, so please check back for the latest information. We encourage you to apply for a PGCE or Cert Ed programme even if a placement isn’t specifically listed.

Course Application Forms

PGCE

Part-time PGCE application form

Full-time PGCE application form

Certificate in Education

Part-time CertEd application form

Full-time CertEd application form

Please contact the HE Education team for further information on 01872 305749 or heeducation@truro-penwith.ac.uk

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Get in touch and explore more about working at Truro and Penwith College:

Email:  HRES@truro-penwith.ac.uk

Current Vacancies:  Browse all open positions

How to Apply:  Step-by-step application process

Benefits at the College:  Learn about employee benefits

Diversity:  Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Development Opportunites:  Professional development and growth