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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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Safeguarding Statement

Kendal College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, governors, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. We are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where all learners can thrive. As part of our safer recruitment practices, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with Children's Barred List check, verification of qualifications, social media, identity, right to work in the UK, and satisfactory references. 

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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

Plumbing Technician Facilitator 37 hours per week | Term Time Only

Closing date: Sunday 18th October 2026

Job overview

Join Our Team as a Plumbing Technician Facilitator!

Every great plumber starts with the right guidance. As our Plumbing Technician Facilitator, you’ll play a key role in supporting practical learning, preparing workshops, and ensuring students gain the hands-on experience that employers value. Working alongside teaching staff, you’ll help create a safe, well-equipped environment where future tradespeople can develop the skills that keep homes and communities running.

Salary

Key facts

  • Full-time, Term time Only (42 weeks)
    37 hours per week
  • Salary
    £24,513 -  £26,331 (depending on qualifications and experience), based on a full academic year. 
  • Closing date
    Midnight, Sunday 18th October September 2026
  • Interview date
    TBC

See the Job Description for full details.

SENCo Part Time | Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 18th October 2026

Job overview

Join Us as a SENCo: Lead Inclusion, Empower Every Learner!

We’re looking for a dedicated and dynamic Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to lead the development of our SEND provision and drive the successful implementation of our inclusion policy. Join us in creating an environment where every learner, regardless of their needs, has the opportunity to excel and achieve alongside their peers. If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary

Key facts

  • Part-time, permanent
    14.8 hours per week
  • Salary
    £16,415 - £17,411, actual depending upon qualifications and experience 
  • Closing date
    Midnight, Sunday 18th October 2026
  • Interview date
    TBC

See the Job Description for full details.

Motor Vehicle Tutor Part-Time Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 25th October 2026

Job overview

  • Motor Vehicle Tutor – Inspire the Next Generation

Kendal College is looking for an enthusiastic Motor Vehicle Tutor to join our forward-thinking Motor Vehicle team. If you love all things automotive and want to inspire the next generation of mechanics and technicians, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

You’ll get hands-on with our students, sharing your industry know-how and helping them build the practical skills and confidence to succeed in the motor vehicle industry. We’re looking for someone with experience in the sector, including vehicle valeting and health and safety, who can bring learning to life and show students what it takes to make it in the real world.

If you have the right skills, enthusiasm and a passion for helping others learn, we’ll can support you in gaining a formal teaching qualification while you work with us.

Join a supportive, close-knit team where you can share your expertise, make a real difference and help shape the future of the motor vehicle industry. 

Salary

  • Contract: Permanent, Part-time

  • Hours: 14.8 hours per week (0.4 FTE)

  • Salary: £13,034 - £15474 per annum (actual salary based on 0.4 FTE)
    (Full-time equivalent: £32,584 - £38,686 per annum)

  • Closing Date: Sunday 25th October 2026
  • Interview Date: To be confirmed
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Interested in working with us, but can’t see a suitable vacancy? We’re always looking for talented individuals to enhance our teaching and support staff. Click on the register your interest button, provide us with your contact details and CV, then we’ll be in contact with you.

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