Bury College is a further education college which offers a wide range of learning opportunities for all.  We are extremely proud to be recognised as an institution which responds to the needs and requirements of local and Greater Manchester learners and stakeholders.

Dedicated to providing the communities we serve with a broad choice of learning options Bury College offers a range of A Level courses, vocational programmes and apprenticeships.  In addition to this higher level courses are available to study at Bury College University Centre, as well as courses for adults.  Training programmes are also delivered by Business Solutions, the college’s employer-responsive arm.

Bury College offers students a supportive learning environment and one-to-one encouragement from experienced tutors to ensure that learners succeed in their studies.  Over recent years, the college has seen investment in state-of-the-art facilities which further supports teaching and learning.  Above everything, Bury College aspires to provide the best for every student and this lies at the heart of all what we do.

Those employed by Bury College are

• Passionate about education and development
• Driven to achieve results through determination and commitment
• Committed to treating people in a fair and consistent way
• Willing to roll up their sleeves and get things done
• Determined to respond energetically to feedback
• Motivated to work in partnership with others to achieve individual and team objectives
• Adaptable and flexible in an evolving environment

Working for Us

The College will strive to attract, retain, reward, develop and motivate the highest calibre of staff.  Bury College will learn from its experiences, will change to meet customer expectations, will develop excellence in its leaders and operate within an open and consultative environment.

Bury College aspires to high levels of performance and its committed to continuous training and development for all staff.  We aspire to the highest levels of performance and it is our staff that enable us to achieve this.  A Performance Management scheme is in operation to support, develop and nurture the abilities and behaviours of staff and this will contribute to the student experience.

Training and Benefits

Bury College places a high priority on the personal and professional continued development of all staff and encourages a culture in which learning thrives.  By supporting high quality and appropriate training opportunities, improving qualifications, skills, knowledge and understanding, employees will be empowered to achieve the high standards necessary to meet diverse needs in an ever-changing environment.

In addition, the College offers a number of employee benefits, such as:

• A generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme(s)
• Discounted gym membership
• On-site nursery
• Interest free loans for those who use public transport and bicycles (conditions apply).

Recruitment Process

The College strives to ensure that we meet our safeguarding commitments and create a safe environment for young people and adults, and that, in our recruitment and selection procedures, we do not discriminate against any section of society on the grounds of gender, age, marital status, race, religion, disability, ethnic or national origin, nationality or sexual orientation.