A099 Graduate Scheme

Gloucestershire College, Gloucester, GL2 5JQ

19 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  10 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Subjects: Engineering, English, Health and social care
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Engineering & Computing Lecturers: £33,504.38 Maths & English Lecturers: £28,294.77 Health and Social Care / Childcare & Early Years Lecturers: £28,294.77 GPS Cyber Trainer/Assessors: £35,487.80
• Additional allowances:

  Engineering & Computing Lecturers: £33,504.38 Maths & English Lecturers: £28,294.77 Health and Social Care / Childcare & Early Years Lecturers: £28,294.77 GPS Cyber Trainer/Assessors: £35,487.80

A099 Graduate Scheme job summary

Graduate Lecturer/Trainer Scheme 2026

£4,000 joining incentive available

Have you ever considered a career in teaching? Do you have the passion and skills to inspire young people and shape future generations?

We are excited to launch our Graduate Scheme for 2026! Building on the success of previous years, we have expanded the programme to offer opportunities for graduates from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines.

Join us and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education.

This year, we are recruiting for roles in:

• English
• Maths
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Cyber Security
• Software Engineering or Games Development
• Cyber Specialist Trainer/Assessor
• Health and Social Care
• Childcare and Early Years

Please could you indicate which role you are apply for in your supporting statement.

About the College and our Programme

Gloucestershire College (GC) is proud to be a leading provider of further and higher education across the county. We offer a wide range of academic, technical, and professional courses, from apprenticeships and industry qualifications to university-level study and adult learning.

At GC, we believe great teaching changes lives, and that the right support and facilities empower you to become the best educator you can be.

Our three-year graduate scheme is designed for both degree and Master’s graduates who want to start a rewarding career in teaching or training. Throughout the programme, you will benefit from:

• Fully funded teaching or training qualifications
• A strong support network of experienced lecturers and coaches
• Opportunities to build your professional portfolio and CPD
• Dedicated mentors for both your qualification and industry development
• Access to outstanding, modern facilities
• Protected time each week for study, training, and coaching
• Permanent job role at the end of the programme*

To find out more, take a look at our candidate packs and apply to join us at our Graduate Open Day on Monday 23 March 2026.

Starting Salaries

• Engineering & Computing Lecturers: £33,504.38
• Maths & English Lecturers: £28,294.77
• Health and Social Care / Childcare & Early Years Lecturers: £28,294.77
• GPS Cyber Trainer/Assessors: £35,487.80

To find out more information about our benefits and the role, please refer to the supporting documents on our careers page.

Please note: Sponsorship is available for this role; however, in line with our safer recruitment obligations, we are only able to offer sponsorship to candidates who are currently residing in the UK.

*Permanent roles will be offered to graduates as a priority on the programme (where there is a vacancy)

Key search words: Graduate, Lecturer, Teacher Training

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Gloucestershire College

• School type: College, ages 16 to 99
• Education phase: Sixth form or college
• School size: No information available
• Age range: 16 to 99
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gloucestershire College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gloucestershire-college

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