Job description
The Manchester College is investing millions of pounds into the future of Construction skills education at our Openshaw Campus — and this is just the beginning.
As part of a major expansion within our ACEL Department (Automotive, Construction, Engineering & Logistics), our Construction provision is growing exponentially, with new facilities, new courses, and significantly increased student numbers launching for the 2026–2027 academic year.
This growth is significant! Not only are we producing the next generation of engineers, but we are also meet the needs of the GMCA (Greater Manchester Combined Authority) skills plan.
Subject Areas to Teach
We’ll soon be recruiting passionate industry professionals and educators across:
1. Plumbing Teacher
2. Brickwork Teacher
3. Carpentry and Joinery Teacher
Whether you’re an experienced FE teacher, an industry expert considering teaching, or someone who knows the perfect person for this, we want to hear from you now.
Why Teach Construction Skills at Openshaw?
Our Openshaw Campus is one of the most exciting centres for technical education in Greater Manchester — purpose-built, industry-aligned, and designed to inspire both staff and students.
As part of The Manchester College — the largest FE college in the UK and a proud member of the LTE Group — you’ll be joining an organisation that:
4. Educates over 25% of Greater Manchester’s learners
5. Works with 1,000+ industry partners
6. Is Ofsted-rated “Good”
7. Holds the Princess Royal Training Award (2025) for outstanding investment in people
What You Can Expect working with us.
Here are some of the benefits our teachers get, to pass on their knowledge onto the next generation.
8. Outstanding work–life balance and generous annual leave, offering 56 days of annual leave, including 45 days holiday, a minimum of 3 college closure days, and 8 bank holidays.
9. Teachers’ Pension Scheme and Employer Contribution
10. Cycle to work scheme
11. Fully funded PGCE / CertEd routes for non-qualified teachers
12. In-house CPD and clear career progression pathways
13. Modern workshops, cutting-edge equipment, and employer-led curricula
14. FREE Breakfasts.
And much more!
Register Your Interest Today via QR code or via Apply button below.
Apply on the below link below to register via our careers site or you can scan the QR code and fill in the short form to get a call back!
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15. Book onto our open days for teachers
16. Start a conversation about your pathway into teaching
17. Understand Opportunities available
18. Join our future talent pool
19. Find out more
Interested? Know someone who would be perfect?
Register your interest and help engineer the future.