Industry experts

Share your skills – we want your knowledge and experience

If you’re a qualified industry expert with a passion for sharing expertise, you could train to teach at Bury College.

We are working with the Department for Education to deliver a new initiative that is offering:

  • A fully funded teaching qualification (PGCE/CertEd) taught over two years which will allow you to teach those aged 14+
  • A package of intensive support to help you during the first few months as a teacher, including from your line manager, learning improvement leaders and peers
  • A reduced teaching timetable in your first two years

In addition to this support package you will be recruited to one of our vacant Trainee Lecturer positions, and on successful completion of the probation period will secure a permanent teaching contract.

 

We are always looking industry experienced staff.

To find out more, please visit our webpage for details of our latest Trainee Vacancies:

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About You

This programme has certain criteria for candidates, including:

  • Must be new to teaching
  • Must not already hold any teaching qualifications
  • Expected to have a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in their field of expertise (or equivalent suitable experience, determined at the college’s discretion)
  • Expected to have, or be willing to work towards, a Level 2 qualification in English and maths
  • Satisfy the College’s recruitment criteria

About Bury College

Bury College is a further education college which offers a wide range of learning opportunities for all. We are extremely proud to be recognised as an institution which responds to the needs and requirements of local and Greater Manchester learners and stakeholders.

The Benefits of working at Bury College include:

  • 45 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
  • Teacher’s Pension
  • Comprehensive induction and on-going training
  • Flexible working
  • Foster Family Friendly Policy
  • Special Leave of Absence
  • Paid leave for religious festivals.
  • Sabbaticals
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Occupational Health Service
  • Onsite gym
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Onsite nursery (places not guaranteed)
  • Free onsite parking (spaces not guaranteed)

 

We are always looking industry experienced staff.

To find out more, please visit our webpage for details of our latest Trainee Vacancies:

Latest Trainee Vacancies - Click Here!

If you have any further questions or enquiries, please contact the HR Team on 0161 280 8322 or email: hr@burycollege.ac.uk

Subjects available may include:

Ideal for those looking to support the next generation of budding entrepreneurs where you will teach engaging topics such as key business principles, finance, marketing and business management.

Examples of courses offered by the College include:

  • Vocational Business (Level 2 and Level 3)
  • T-Level Management and Administration (Level 3)

Contribute to your community in a meaningful way by teaching good practice within the Care sector in a professional and appealing way

Examples of courses offered by the College include:

  • Health and Social Care (Level 2 and Level 3)

Ideal for those looking to support the next generation of restaurant, hotel, bar and café staff.

Examples of courses offered by the College include:

  • Professional Cookery (Level 2 and Level 3)
  • Hospitality and Catering (Level 2)

Support the next group of Construction workers help build the future Greater Manchester and support Net Zero ambitions for the city-region

Examples of courses offered by the College include:

  • Bricklaying (Level 2)
  • Carpentry and Joinery (Level 2 and Level 3)
  • Electrical Installation (Level 2 and Level 3)
  • Plastering (Level 2)
  • Plumbing (Level 2 and Level 3)

Note:

Possible Financial Incentive – Subject to availability, there may also be an opportunity to receive a financial incentive (up to £6,000) to teach in Construction

Use your experience and our industry standard equipment and software to support learners towards a career in media.

Examples of courses offered by the College include:

  • Art, Design and Communication (Level 3)
  • Creative Media Production (Level 2 and Level 3)
  • Performing Arts (Level 2 and Level 3)

Perfect for those looking to share industry knowledge and expertise in the ever-expanding Digital sector.

Examples of courses offered by the College include:

  • Computing (Level 3)
  • IT (Level 2)
  • E-Sports (Level 3)
  • T-Level Digital Production, Design and Development (Level 3)
  • T-Level Digital Support Services (Level 3)

Note:

Possible Financial Incentive – Subject to availability, there may also be an opportunity to receive a financial incentive (up to £6,000) to teach in Digital

For those looking to progress into a career working with children in a wide range of roles.

Examples of courses offered by the College include:

  • Childcare (Level 2 and Level 3)
  • T-Level Education and Childcare (Level 3)

Help create future Engineers by teaching the fundamentals of Engineering.

Examples of courses offered by the College include:

  • Engineering Technologies (Level 2 and Level 3)
  • T-Level Engineering and Manufacturing, Design and Development (Level 3)

Note:

Possible Financial Incentive – Subject to availability, there may also be an opportunity to receive a financial incentive (up to £6,000) to teach in Engineering

Inspire the same passion and interest in the hair and beauty industry to a wide range of learners.

Examples of courses offered by the College include:

  • Barbering (Level 3)
  • Beauty Therapy (Level 2 and Level 3)
  • Hair and Media Make Up (Level 2 and Level 3)
  • Hairdressing (Level 2 and Level 3)

Help maintain the high regard universities have for our Health and Science courses by equipping students the problem solving, analysis and research skills needed for a variety of careers

Examples of courses offered by the College include:

  • Applied Science (Level 2 and Level 3)
  • Forensic and Criminal Investigation (Level 3)
  • Health and Social Care (Level 2 and Level 3)
  • T-Level Health (Level 3)
  • T-Level Science (Level 3)

Pass on your personal experiences, knowledge and enthusiasm to others, helping others to be the best they can be.

Examples of courses offered by the College include:

  • Sport Level (2 and Level 3)
  • Travel and Tourism (Level 2 and Level 3)

Share your talent and enthusiasm for your subject area and the ability to engage and motivate students of all abilities in the 16-19 age range.

Examples of courses offered by the College include:

  • Public Services (Level 2 and Level 3)

Promote the development of core skills among young learners to improve their progression and employment potential.

Examples of courses offered by the College include:

  • GCSE English (Level 2)
  • Functional Skills (Level 2)
  • GCSE Maths (Level 2)
  • Functional Skills Maths (Level 2)

Note:

Possible Financial Incentive – Subject to availability, there may also be an opportunity to receive a financial incentive (up to £6,000) to teach in Maths

Become a specialist teacher supporting those who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities to gain new skills, enhance their potential for learning and raise aspirations

Examples of courses offered by the College include:

  • Prospects Programme – with vocational pathways in Business, Catering, Childcare, ICT and Sport (Level 2)
  • Prospects Construction Programme (Level 2)

If you have any further questions or enquiries, please contact the HR Team on 0161 280 8322 or email: hr@burycollege.ac.uk

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