The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Salary: £25,458 - £26,290
per annum
Hours per week: 37
Working pattern: Monday to Thursday 7.5 hours, Friday 7 hours
Weeks per Annum: 52 weeks per annum
Location: Horspath Rd, Oxford
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: August 2026
Enjoy practical work and helping others develop new skills?
We're looking for a hands-on, proactive individual to support our construction curriculum areas. You don't need a formal trade qualification. If you have practical experience in maintenance, construction, engineering, facilities, property services, plumbing, electrical work, or a similar environment, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
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Support learners during practical workshops and activities.
- Prepare and maintain tools, equipment and training areas.
- Help create a safe, organised and engaging learning environment.
- Assist lecturers with lessons, demonstrations and assessments.
- Support open events, competitions and enrichment activities including occasional driving of the college minibus.
What We're Looking For
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Practical, hands-on experience in a technical or trade-related environment.
- Good problem-solving and organisational skills.
- A positive attitude and willingness to support learners.
- Basic IT, English and Maths skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be willing to train to drive a minibus.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to use their practical skills in a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the next generation of skilled professionals.
Why Work with Us
Excellent benefits for our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.
Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date
AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.
Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the ‘News’ and ‘Images’ tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College’s reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.
