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Exeter College is an award winning, world-class place to learn and work. Graded Ofsted Outstanding (2023), we are recognised nationally for our teaching, training and support. Our vision is to shape the future by delivering excellence that helps realise the ambitions of our learners, our city and our wider region. We’re proud to be an exceptional place to work. Exeter College features in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work, reflecting our positive culture, strong staff development opportunities and commitment to our people. As one of the UK’s largest and most successful further education colleges, we have over 1,000 staff and more than 12,000 learners. Every year our students achieve exceptional and above‑national‑average results, impressive technical and vocational outcomes and industry accolades. As the South West’s largest apprenticeship provider we work with hundreds of businesses to deliver high‑quality skills training. We’re also home to leading specialist academies in hospitality, performing arts, sport, digital technologies and more, supporting learners to excel. Exeter College is also the Government’s South West Construction Technical Excellence College and forms part of the Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group. We’re always keen to hear from talented people who want to make a difference. Explore opportunities on our Careers page and discover what makes us #ExeCollProud.

As one of the South West’s leading colleges, North Devon College drives forward educational success in further and higher education and strives to raise the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and businesses in Devon and beyond.

As one of the South West’s leading colleges, Petroc drives forward educational success in further and higher education and strives to raise the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and businesses in Devon and beyond. Petroc’s main campuses, located in Barnstaple, Tiverton and Brannams offer an exceptional range of courses and qualifications. We offer, Degree-level courses, A Levels, T Levels, Vocational courses, Apprenticeships and Part-time courses