Work for us
As one of the largest employers in the Mansfield and Ashfield area, we value our employees as our greatest asset and we are committed to attracting and retaining exceptional staff who make a real difference for our students.
Current vacancies
Please visit our dedicated recruitment portal to view our vacancies.
Who we are
West Notts College is a leading education provider, continuously investing in industry-standard facilities to give students real-world experience. From our Gene Haas Centre for Advanced Manufacturing to specialist training environments, we prepare learners for the future.
Our greatest investment, however, is in its people. At West Notts, you’ll join a team of friendly, respectful, and dedicated professionals who share a passion for education and lifelong learning. We welcome individuals who reflect our values: Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Compassion, and Ambition.
Hear from our staff about what it's like working for us!
Staff benefits
A career with West Notts College comes with a competitive package of benefits, including:
- A contributory average salary pension scheme
- Access to our employee benefits platform that offers a range of deals and discounts online and in store from cinemas, restaurants, high street shops, gyms and supermarkets
- Attractive annual leave allowance
- Access to an employee assistance programme offering free confidential counselling service and an online wellbeing hub of supportive information
- Refer a friend scheme
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible working
- Dedicated Staff Development days and continuous professional development opportunities including internally led programmes such as our ‘Rising stars’
- Free on-site car parking
- Annual staff recognition awards and long service awards
- Two-week college closure at Christmas
- Carer friendly employer: We have been awarded a Carer-friendly Employer 2023 by the Nottinghamshire Carers Association
- Discounted use of on-site commercial facilities such as our hair and beauty salon, fine dining restaurant and theatre.
Our commitment to inclusion
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (PDF, 205kb) and guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
We also hold the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award (2025), recognising our support for serving personnel, veterans, and their families.
Our Inclusive Recruitment Pledge (PDF, 218kb) demonstrates our commitment to building a diverse workforce that represents our community and drives creativity, innovation, and success.
Safeguarding and recruitment information
We are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, with the cost deducted from the first salary payment.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates to help identify any publicly available information relevant to the recruitment process.
Please read our Safer Recruitment Statement (PDF, 104kb) and Online Search Guidance and Procedure (PDF, 182kb) for further details.
Please note: The college does not reimburse travel or accommodation expenses for interviews or assessments.
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