Working at Somerset College
We believe staff are our best resource and we make sure everyone who works here receives full induction and continuing support as they develop in their roles. We encourage staff to update their skills and knowledge and many achieve qualifications with the support of the College.
The College enjoys an excellent reputation across the full range of courses we offer and our students regularly achieve regional and national awards. We believe everyone can benefit from learning and we are known locally and nationally as an inclusive college, offering opportunities to all. Our student and customer support is of a very high standard and we are committed to its constant improvement.
The majority of our staff work at the main campus on Wellington Road, Taunton.
The central administration is based here, together with our teaching and learning in arts, engineering, construction, health and social care, catering, management, business and IT, and hair and beauty. The campus has been completely restructured, and in addition offers a Technology Centre, a Conference and Business Centre and Genesis, a renowned sustainability and environmental technologies training centre.
The quality of life in Taunton is rich. It is surrounded by beautiful scenery, enjoyable cultural life, easy access to Devon and Somerset coastlines, good transport links and easy access to many major conurbations including London.
Somerset College offers a generous 30 days annual leave entitlement for support staff, and 35 days annual leave entitlement for acadmeic staff. In addition, staff also receive the 8 public holidays on top of this entitlement. For current vacancies at Somerset College, please see below:
Current Vacancies
Lecturer in Computing and Games Technology
Salary: £22,851 - £31,595 per annum
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: Thursday 30 May 2013
Quality Advisor
Salary: £22,851 - £31,595 per annum, pro rata for 18.5 hours per week
Part time, Permanent
The post holder will focus on quality assurance and improvement systems for the College’s subcontracted and commercial provision and will be required to carry out lesson observations.
Closing date: Thursday 30 May 2013
Cleaning Assistants – 2 posts available
Hourly rate: £7.23 per hour
Monday – Friday: 6.15am – 9.15am, 15 hours per week
Previous applicants need not apply
Closing date: Thursday 06 June 2013
Statement of Vision Purpose and Aims
Background Information of Somerset College
Please send your completed application forms to recruitment@somerset.ac.uk by 5pm on the closing date or post to Leigh Glanville, HR Advisor, Somerset College, Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5AX.