We welcome applicants from people with disabilities who will be granted an interview if the essential job criteria are met. Barnsley College welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

With a wide range of over 300 courses covering subjects from Animal Care, Business and Catering, to Forensics, Motorsport and Performing Arts, our campuses offer purpose-built accommodation for each subject to ensure you are learning in industry-standard facilities that reflect the environment you will work in after finishing your studies.

Our students are at the heart of everything we do. Our outstanding, passionate staff are always striving for excellence and this positive culture has a real impact on the aspirations of our students.

We encourage all our staff and students to dream big and we are proud to say that studying at Barnsley College helps to inspire our learners and transform their lives. Our vision, purpose, values and strategic priorities help to steer the college and ensure that our focus is on helping our students to achieve the very best.

Vision

• Transforming Lives

Purpose

To ensure that all our students:

• Have a great time
• Achieve their aims
• and progress onto work or higher education

Our Values

• Aspirational – courage to shape a better future.
• Supportive – encouraging, compassionate and understanding.
• Caring – hearts and minds.
• Respectful – inclusive.
• Genuine – be clear, be real.

The College offers the following benefits to its staff in addition to competitive salaries:

• Generous leave entitlement (Teaching Staff – 55 days, Support and Management Staff – 47 days)
• Access to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work (cycle purchase scheme)
• Excellent access to the College by public transport
• Northern Rail season ticket scheme
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Programme including on-site health checks, access to smoking cessation services and weight management group
• Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and parental leave and opportunities for job sharing and flexible working
• Training and Development including support for teaching staff to achieve a recognised teaching qualification, job related training and development for all staff to encourage career progression
• Reduced price gym membership for College staff at the Honeywell Sports Village facility
• Membership of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield (contributory) through Payroll
• Discounted hairdressing, beauty and complementary therapies available at Images salon
• Access to support and advice on a range of financial, wellbeing and individual matters (including IMASS portal and access to counselling services)
• Access to a benefits website offering discounts at a number of retailers
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines

Barnsley is a large town in South Yorkshire, located between Leeds and Sheffield. The friendly and welcoming town remains rooted in its industrial heritage of coal mining and glassmaking. Barnsley’s vibrant history, arts and entertainment culture, coupled with its excellent location bordering onto the Peak District, make it a fantastic place to live and work.

Transport

Barnsley Interchange is less than a five minute walk from the College. Buses serve the surrounding area and the train station provides regular services to Leeds, Sheffield and beyond.

By road

The M1 passes to the west of Barnsley and the town can be reached via Junctions 36, 37 or 38. The College is just 1.8 miles from Junction 37, allowing convenient road access from the rest of the country.

Town centre

Famous for its market which has been trading since the 15th century, Barnsley’s bustling town centre also features the Alhambra Shopping Centre and recognisable high street brands such as Marks and Spencer, Boots, Next and Primark. There are many independent stores and a range of cafés, bars and restaurants. The town centre is part way through a £120m regeneration programme due to conclude in 2020.

Property and housing

With an overall average house price of just £119k, there are houses available to meet every budget. From Victorian terraces and townhouses in the centre, to detached properties in the surrounding area. There are also good transport links if a countryside retreat is more appealing. Barnsley is just 10 miles away from the Peak District National Park.