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Do you want to be part of our vibrant, student-focused College? 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.

Make a real difference at truro & penwith

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.

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 Outstanding 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.

We offer excellent conditions of employment, professional development and in-house wellbeing benefits to all our staff.

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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 outstanding 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.

Click here and find out more about our Engineering department.

Why you should work with us

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  • diverse community of staff and learners

  • qualification opportunities

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Why choose truro & penwith?

Truro and Penwith College is one of the best colleges in the country, a fact recognised by Ofsted which gave us Outstanding status following our review in February 2016. 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.

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100% pass rate in 54 subjects including Art & Design, Business, English, Further Maths and Health & Social Care.

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317 Russell Group acceptances. With at least one student going to each of the UK's 24 Russell Group Universities.

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T Levels saw a 98% overall pass rate, almost 10% above the national average, with 86% of students achieving high grades of a merit or distinction.

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Almost 700 students received their results for vocational qualifications, with more than half achieving the top grades of Triple Distinction or above (BTEC/OCR).

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Truro College

Tel: 01872 305000
Email: enquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk

Truro College,
College Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3XX
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Penwith College

Tel: 01736 809000
Email: penwithenquiries@truro-penwith.ac.uk

Penwith College,
St Clare Street, Penzance,
Cornwall, TR18 2SA
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STEM & Health Skills Centre

Tel: 01208 224455
Email: enquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk

STEM & Health Skills Centre,
Ottery Building, Old Callywith Road, Bodmin, PL31 2GU
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University Centre

Tel: 01872 305750
Email: heenquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk

University Centre Truro & Penwith,
Fal Building, College Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3XX
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Future Skills Institute

Tel: 01872 308000
Email: futureskills@truro-penwith.ac.uk

Truro & Penwith College,
College Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3XX
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