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Transform lives at Kendal College

Unlocking Potential - Transforming Lives - Creating Bright Futures

Live and work in Kendal - Cumbria’s gateway to the lakes. Enjoy adventure, culture and stunning landscapes on your doorstep, with a lifestyle as rewarding as your career. Join our talented team and enjoy a fantastic range of benefits from a generous annual leave and pension scheme, to discounts on hair, beauty and gym memberships. Apply today and be part of a community that truly values you.

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Staff benefits

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Flexible working opportunities

(where applicable)

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CPD opportunities

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Free parking on site

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Staff development opportunities

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Generous annual leave with additional efficiency days

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Employee assistance program

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Generous pension scheme

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Cycle to work scheme

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Enhanced absence pay

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Staff awards, rewards and wellbeing scheme

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Free will writing

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Discounted gym membership

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Enhanced family-friendly pay

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Discounts in our onsite restaurant

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Retail discounts, including Blue Light Card

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Onsite hair and beauty discounts

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Creating bright futures

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Our Vision

We will provide outstanding education and training opportunities that are responsive to the needs of our students and our community. All our actions will help develop our students to deliver positive economic and sustainable environmental change both now and in the future.

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Don’t just take our word for it

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Toni Searles

Biology Lecturer

Teaching at Kendal College allows me to combine my love of teaching and training adults, with the enjoyment of working with teenagers. Meeting students at whichever point in life they join the college, and seeing them not only achieve their potential, but build their confidence in their abilities, brings great job satisfaction. The thank you cards from students on their own are enough to spur me through the busy times! Teaching in FE truly is a job that changes lives.

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Dave Willis

Photography Lecturer

My pathway here I spent much of my career as a professional photographer in adventure sports, tourism and editorial work across the UK, Europe, North America and South America. A chance conversation led me to teach part-time at Kendal College, a natural extension of the workshops I was already running. The challenge and reward of teaching soon made it clear that becoming a full-time photography tutor was the right next step as I looked for new goals and horizons.

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Ash Mukherjee

Careers Lead

I love working at Kendal College because of its supportive, welcoming environment and the inspiring backdrop of the Lake District. Moving from Canada in 2022, I felt instantly at home thanks to the community here. It’s rewarding to share my international marketing, design, and illustration experience while helping students develop skills and confidence for the future.

Available Jobs

Dynamic Bank Tutors Flexible Hours on a Casualised Basis

Closing date: Saturday 31st January 2026

Job overview


Join Our Casual Bank of Teachers – Inspire Learners, Shape Futures!

 Are you passionate about teaching and eager to make a difference across a variety of settings? We’re building a dynamic Casual Bank of Teachers and we want you to be part of it! We’re looking for talented educators with experience ranging from primary through to higher education. We’re looking for talented educators with who can adapt to, or have experience of, the broad range of teaching in an FE college. Whether your expertise lies in sparking curiosity in young children, guiding teenagers through key milestones, or supporting adults in advanced study, your skills are valued here. Why join our bank?

  • Flexibility: Choose assignments that fit your schedule and lifestyle.
  • Variety: Teach across different levels and subjects, keeping your work fresh and rewarding.
  • Impact: Support learners at crucial stages of their journey and help them achieve their goals.
  • Community: Be part of a supportive network of professionals who share your passion for education.

We believe great teaching changes lives, and we’re looking for educators who are ready to bring energy, creativity, and commitment to every classroom as and when required. 

Apply today and take the opportunity to inspire learners, broaden your experience, and enjoy the freedom of casual teaching work.

Salary

Key facts

  • Flexible Hours on a Casual Basis
  • Salary
    £31.22 per hour including holiday pay. 

See the Job Description for full details.

Carpentry & Joinery Workshop Technician Permanent / Term Time Only

Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026

Job overview

Love joinery? Love helping others learn the craft?


We’re on the lookout for a Joinery Workshop Technician to bring real-world know-how and hands-on energy to our Construction team!

You’ll help students turn timber into talent, supporting practical sessions, keeping our workshops running smoothly, and sharing your passion for all things joinery.

If you’ve got industry experience, solid organisation skills, and enjoy being part of a friendly, can-do team, you’ll fit right in. Tech-savvy? Even better!

Join us and help shape the next generation of skilled joiners, while having a bit of fun along the way!

Salary

  • permanent, term time only
    18.5 hours per week, 42 weeks per year
  • Salary
    £12,256 to £13,165 depending upon qualifications and experience 
  • Closing date
    Midnight, Sunday 1st February 2026

Electrical Workshop Technician Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026

Job overview

Love working with your hands? Fancy a fresh challenge?

We’re looking for an Electrical Workshop Technician ready to swap tools. Bring your real-world skills into the classroom, inspire students, and help them build the practical know-how they need for their careers.

We’re looking for someone practical, hands-on, and keen to grow. Maybe you’ve already got a Level 2 qualification… maybe you’ve worked on the tools… or maybe you’re ready to switch careers and put your skills to work in a new way.

You’ll:

  • Support practical lessons in our electrical workshops

  • Help learners develop real installation skills

  • Keep the workshop running smoothly

No teaching experience? No problem.
We’ll help you build your qualifications while you earn.

 A brilliant stepping stone into the electrical industry
 Real career development
 A role where what you know really makes a difference

Ready to level up? Join us and help shape the electricians of tomorrow.

Salary

Key facts

  • Part-time, permanent
    26 hours per week over 42 weeks within academic year
  • Salary
    up to £18,503 depending upon qualifications and experience (£26,331 full time wage)
  • Closing date
    Midnight, Sunday 1st February 2026
  • Interview date
    TBC

Unlocking Potential - Transforming Lives - Creating Bright Futures

Land Based Technician Facilitator 37 hours per week | Term Time Only | Fixed Term contract

Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026

Job overview

Join Our Team as a Land Based Technician Facilitator!

Kendal College is seeking an enthusiastic Animal Care Technician Facilitator to care for our animals, support learners, and help maintain high-quality facilities. You’ll assist teaching and assessment, ensure a safe learning environment, contribute to out-of-hours care, and support key logistics, including occasional minibus driving. If you’re passionate about animal care and education, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary

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  • Full-time, Fixed Term until 31.08.2026
    37 hours per week
  • Salary
    £24,513 -  £26,331 (depending on qualifications and experience), based on a full academic year.
  • Closing date
    Midnight, Sunday 1st February 2026
  • Interview date
    TBC

See the Job Description for full details.

Engineering Technician Facilitator Full Time | Permanent | Term Time Only

Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026

Job overview

Join Our Team as an Engineering Technician Facilitator!

Kendal College is looking for an enthusiastic and practical Engineering Technician Facilitator to bring our workshops and classrooms to life. You’ll get hands-on with equipment, support teaching and assessment, and coach learners as they develop real industry skills. You’ll help keep our spaces running safely and smoothly, step in to cover classes when needed, and play a key role in creating an inspiring, safe environment for all. If you love engineering and enjoy helping others succeed, this could be the perfect role for you!

Salary

Key facts

  • Full-time, permanent, term time only (42 weeks)
    37 hours per week
  • Salary
    £24,513 - £26,331, (depending on qualifications and experience), based on a full year.
  • Closing date
    Midnight, Sunday 1st February 2026
  • Interview date
    TBC

See the Job Description for full details.

Head of MIS & Reporting Full Time | Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 8th February 2026

Job overview

Head of MIS & Reporting


The Head of MIS will lead all aspects of MIS and data, funding and ILR returns, reporting and exams, admissions and enrolment, learner support, bursaries and student services. As the college’s expert on FE, HE, Apprenticeship and other funding streams, they will provide high-quality data and insight to support decision-making, planning and performance, and contribute robust evidence to curriculum planning. They will enhance MIS systems to improve the learner journey, streamline processes and maximise user experience, while managing high-performing teams across key service areas. Working closely with finance, they will ensure accurate forecasting, reporting and oversight of learner support and bursary funds, championing a culture of data-driven decision-making, innovation, compliance and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate experience working in a highly complex environment, experience working with similarly challenging funding regimes or the ability to quickly learn and adapt.

If you believe that you have the drive, vision, skills, expertise, and enthusiasm to make a difference, this could be the perfect role for you, and we invite you to take the next step.

Salary

Key facts

  • Full-time, Permanent
    37 hours per week
  • Salary
    £45,711 - £49,877 depending on qualifications and experience
  • Closing date
    Sunday 8th February 2026
  • Interview date
    TBC

See the Job Description for full details.

Exam Invigilators (Casual) Flexible Hours on a Casualised Basis

Closing date: Sunday 1st March 2026

Job overview

Exam Invigilator – Upholding Examination Standards

Looking for a role where attention to detail really matters? Join us as a Casual Exam Invigilator and play a vital part in keeping exams fair, calm, and well-run.

You’ll be the go-to person in the exam room, making sure each session runs smoothly and strictly in line with examination board regulations. From setting the tone to supporting candidates and spotting anything out of the ordinary, you’ll help protect the integrity of the examination process every step of the way.

This role suits someone who’s flexible, reliable, and sharp-eyed, with the confidence to communicate clearly and stay cool under pressure. If you enjoy responsibility, variety, and being part of something important, this could be the perfect casual role for you.

Salary

Key facts

  • Flexible Hours on a Casual Basis
  • Salary
    £14.23 per hour including holiday pay. 

See the Job Description for full details.

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