Working for Us
Apply for Your New Job with City of Bristol College
We are one of the city’s largest employers with more than 850 colleagues based at six centres across Bristol. We want to help every one of our students to reach their goals, and we are always looking for fresh talent and new ideas to achieve our mission.
City of Bristol College pride ourselves on our ‘people first’ culture, ensuring that colleagues feel valued, empowered, and recognised for their individual contributions and expertise whether that be in a teaching capacity or a professional services team.
You can discover our generous rewards and benefits below, as well as our professional development information and our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
In fact, why not hear from our current employees via their testimonials found below to understand what really makes City of Bristol College the top performing Further Education establishment in the region.
If you’re interested in joining the team, explore the additional information below, or register for job alerts.
Benefits at a Glance
– Up to 35 days annual leave
– Teachers’ Pension Scheme or LGPS
– Flexible working opportunities
– Family-friendly benefits
– Cycle to Work
– Discount schemes
– Health and wellbeing support
Our Recruitment Process
For further information about what to expect from our recruitment process, view our Applicant Information or check out our application FAQs below.
People-Related News Stories
News stories from across the college that are all about our people and the incredible things that they achieve.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The college is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as an education provider and employer, and to support this has taken a number of steps linked to internal policies and procedures.
A Message from Our Principal and Chief Executive Officer
“At City of Bristol College, we deliver transformative education in inclusive and dynamic learning environments and for our employees, this is no different. I am delighted that you are thinking of joining our college community. Having achieved Ofsted ‘Good’ we are on a journey towards excellence and as part of this, recognition of employees is top priority.”
Rewards and Benefits
Our colleagues all have an essential role in ensuring our students’ success, and we will recognise your hard work with a generous benefits package. Discover our full range of rewards and benefits in detail below.
Professional Development
We want you to feel part of our community from day one and when you join us.
Employee Testimonials
We offer a wide range of rewarding roles, underpinned by one of our key strategic aims: an unrelenting focus on a ‘people first’ culture.
Wellbeing Matters
The wellbeing of our colleagues is a priority.
We are committed to creating a healthy, supportive working environment where colleagues feel valued and able to perform at their best.
Our wellbeing offer includes:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Occupational health services
- Wellbeing events and awareness initiatives
- Supportive management practices
- Family-friendly policies
- Access to wellbeing resources and guidance
We recognise that when our people thrive, our students thrive too.
Life in Bristol
Bristol is one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.
With a thriving cultural scene, excellent transport links, beautiful green spaces and a strong commitment to sustainability, Bristol offers an exceptional place to live and work.
Our centres are located across the city, giving colleagues the opportunity to work in a variety of modern learning environments while enjoying everything Bristol has to offer.
Our People Promise
At City of Bristol College we will:
- Treat you with respect
- Invest in your development
- Support your wellbeing
- Encourage innovation
- Celebrate success
- Create an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs
Why Join City of Bristol College?
– Make a difference to thousands of students each year
– Excellent pension schemes
– Generous annual leave
– Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
– Investment in professional development
– Strong wellbeing support
– Inclusive and values-led culture
– Career progression opportunities
Our college centres
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College Green Centre
Situated in the city centre, College Green Centre is right next to College Green, the harbourside, and Park Street.
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Advanced Construction Skills Centre
The newest addition to the College map, the Advanced Construction Skills Centre is a purpose-built annexe to our South Bristol Skills Academy in Hengrove.
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Independence Training Facilities
Our Independence Training Facilities students stay overnight from Sunday through to Friday, returning home over weekends and college holidays.
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Advanced Engineering Centre
The Advanced Engineering Centre is located at Parkway in Bristol. This college centre delivers specialist engineering, aeronautical, manufacturing and automotive courses.
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Parkway Centre
The Parkway Centre, located in north Bristol, provides specialist facilities for motor vehicle, construction and green skills courses.
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Ashley Down Centre
Ashley Down Centre is a vibrant place to learn. Located near Gloucester Road, the centre has range of modern facilities as well as our University Centre. This centre specialises engineering, aeronautical, manufacturing and automotive courses.
