Teach your trade and share your skills at Reaseheath
At Reaseheath College and University Centre, we don’t just teach qualifications; we prepare the future workforce for real-world careers.
Our construction and engineering students train in industry-standard workshops, work on live projects and progress directly into employment, apprenticeships or higher education. To do that well, we rely on people like you who truly understand the professional trade.
Pass on your skills, shape the future workforce and build a career with long-term purpose with a teaching role at Reaseheath.
Why Teach at Reaseheath?
At Reaseheath, you’ll teach in industry-standard workshops and facilities that reflect real working environments. Our curriculum and apprenticeships programmes are shaped by employers, ensuring everything we deliver is relevant, up-to-date, and aligned with industry needs.
You’ll be working with learners who are training for genuine careers and who will value the practical skills you bring.
We will support you in gaining teaching qualifications while you work, so you can develop professionally without putting your career on hold.
We also offer an enhanced benefits package including generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement, as well as free parking, staff discounts, on-site gym membership and Employee Assistance Programme.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome skilled professionals who are ready to share their expertise. You may currently be working as a bricklayer, carpenter, joiner, plumber, or electrician. You might be a site supervisor, construction manager, engineer, or motor vehicle technician.
If you’ve trained apprentices, led teams, or take real pride in your trade, you’re exactly who we’d love to hear from.
Contact us for an information chat and campus tour.
No Teaching Qualification? No Problem
You don’t need a teaching qualification to get started. We offer fully supported teacher-training routes, opportunities to earn while you train, and mentoring from experienced tutors who will guide you every step of the way.
With flexible full-time and part-time roles available, you can build a career in education that fits around your life.
Why make the move into education from industry?
Use your experience to make a lasting impact
Help shape the next generation of skilled construction and engineering professionals by passing on real-world knowledge, standards and best practice.
Stay hands-on
Teaching at Reaseheath is practical, hands-on and workshop-based – it’s not all centred around classroom learning.
Earn while you train
You don’t need teaching qualifications to start. We’ll support you to gain them alongside your role, with funded training, dedicated mentoring and continuous professional development.
Work with industry-standard facilities
Our modern workshops and specialist equipment reflect the tools and technologies used in today’s industry.
Be part of something bigger
Play a direct role in addressing regional and national skills shortages and strengthening the future workforce for industries that matter.
Access the benefits of Further Education
With a significant pension employer contribution of 28.68%, up to 47 days total annual leave including bank holidays and festive closure, and enhanced sick pay, working at Reaseheath offers more benefits than you might expect.
Change lives, without changing your career
Further Education offers flexible opportunities to teach around existing work or personal commitments, allowing you to teach what you know while continuing to do what you do best.
How We Can Support You
Reaseheath’s Careers Team offers support throughout your journey, from application to interview. Our experienced advisors can provide guidance to help you prepare.
Email: humanresources@reaseheath.ac.uk
Some resources you may find useful:
- Find out about teaching in Further Education
- Find out about life as a Further Education teacher
FAQs
What is our Engineering Department like?
Our Academy of Engineering covers agricultural, motor vehicle and large transport vehicle engineering – which includes bus and coach, construction plant and rail – and features multiple training facilities across our campus.
We’ve invested significantly in the Engineering facility including a £7 million Advanced Engineering and Agri-Tech Centre that boasts state-of-the-art teaching facilities and equipment. Our new Reaseheath Engineering Apprenticeship Academy (REAA) was purpose built to accommodate the growing demand within large transport vehicle engineering, and we also have an impressive five bay, high-spec equipment facility for our motor vehicle cohort.
What is our Construction Department like?
Our Construction department offers a range of courses covering Plastering, Bricklaying and Joinery, with practical teaching to ensure students are industry focused and career ready. We’re also involved in the Advanced Construction Training (ACT) project, which aims to develop digital skills in construction across Cheshire.
Our state-of-the-art construction facilities include spacious workshops stocked with the latest equipment and our £1.9 million Innovation Hub also includes an IT suite featuring highly technical pieces of kit, such as VR headsets, auto-CAD and digital surveying equipment.
Do I need a teaching qualification / experience? What qualifications do I need?
No. Your industry experience is what matters. We’ll support you to gain teaching qualifications once you start.
Will I earn while training?
Yes. Teaching qualifications are typically completed alongside paid employment.
Is it all paperwork?
No. These are practical, workshop-based roles focused on real skills.
What support will I get in my transition?
Mentoring, CPD, funded qualifications and a supportive team environment.
