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GREAT PEOPLE.
Join us for a career with purpose
at the College for Technical Excellence.
The work that changes lives often doesn’t look dramatic.
at the College for Technical Excellence.
The work that changes lives often doesn’t look dramatic.
It’s a conversation in a corridor. A moment of encouragement.
A place that’s better when someone cares just a bit more.
At Wigan & Leigh College, these moments happen every day because great people make them happen.
FIND YOUR NEXT JOB
Your everyday work could change everything for someone.
Explore our current opportunities.
Don't worry if you don't see any roles you want to apply for now. Register your interest to allow us to contact you when a suitable role meeting your criteria comes along.
OUR VISION
As a centre of technical educational excellence, we're committed to raising learning aspirations and helping our community thrive socially and economically. This isn’t a statement on a wall, it’s the purpose behind every lesson we teach, every student space we create and every encouraging chat we have.
Across classrooms, workshops, studios, labs, offices, cafes, and support spaces, our staff shape the future of our students and their own careers.
Across classrooms, workshops, studios, labs, offices, cafes, and support spaces, our staff shape the future of our students and their own careers.
A COLLEGE BUILT ON TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE
We’re proud of the strength of our technical education
Lead FE Partner in the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT)
The North-West Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC)
Ofsted: Good. “Learners and apprentices describe the college as welcoming and supportive”
Centres of Excellence in Engineering & Construction, Health & Social Care, Creative & Performing Arts and Sport
Across our college, you’ll find teams doing remarkable work every day:
- Teaching & learning
- Student support
- Apprenticeships & employer engagement
- Adult learning
- Estates & facilities
- Finance, HR & professional services
- Libraries
- Careers
- Marketing & communications
- SEND & inclusion
Every department plays a part in shaping the future of our students and colleagues.
GREAT PEOPLE.
CHANGE LIVES.
100%
A LEVEL
PASS RATE
PASS RATE
98%
T LEVEL
PASS RATE
PASS RATE
LARGEST
COLLEGE PROVIDER
FOR 16-18
APPRENTICES IN
GREATER
MANCHESTER
FOR 16-18
APPRENTICES IN
GREATER
MANCHESTER
88.2%
UNIVERSITY
CENTRE
GRADUATES IN
EMPLOYMENT
CENTRE
GRADUATES IN
EMPLOYMENT
And here's what happens when great people like you join us
1.2M
SMILES CREATED
3,500
"YOU'VE GOT THIS" MOMENTS
10,398
FUTURES CHANGED
4.7M
QUESTIONS PATIENTLY ANSWERED
8,876
SPARKS OF CONFIDENCE IGNITED
51,045
TINY WINS CELEBRATED
10,760
FIRST STEPS TAKEN
12,801
ACTS OF QUIET KINDNESS
8,845
TIMES SOMEONE FELT SEEN
1.8M
MOMENTS THAT MADE A STUDENT TRY
WHY JOIN US?
Purpose with impact
Your work directly shapes the future of our community and region.
People who genuinely care
You'll join teams who support each other and encourage you to be the best version of yourself. You'll feel that Wigan & Leigh welcome when you walk through the door.
Progress that's real
We invest in our people and facilities, from specific training and the development to grow your careers to cutting-edge engineering labs and world class sport spaces.
Ready to work with great people like you?