Join an Outstanding Team
At Hugh Baird College and Sefton Sixth Form College, we don’t just offer careers — we offer the chance to be part of something extraordinary.
Inspire, Challenge, Transform
As a college rated Outstanding by Ofsted, we take immense pride in inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives daily within our diverse community.
Picture yourself surrounded by passionate colleagues who collaborate to put students first, working together to create an environment where learning thrives. Imagine a workplace where innovation is encouraged, your ideas are valued, and your creativity is nurtured.
At Hugh Baird College, we foster a culture of integrity and accountability where your contributions make a real difference. You won’t just take on a role — you’ll be part of a team that supports, challenges, and empowers one another to achieve their best.
Here, your well-being and future matter. You’ll benefit from up to 50 days of annual leave to recharge, access to premier pension schemes to secure your future, discounted gym memberships to support your well-being, and a comprehensive health plan to keep you at your best.
This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team, make an impact, and leave a legacy of excellence. Whether you inspire in the classroom or drive change behind the scenes, your journey starts here.
Are you ready to make your mark? Explore our opportunities and start shaping brighter futures — together.
Officially Outstanding
1 of only 3 Ofsted outstanding further education colleges in the North West
Hugh Baird College has achieved an outstanding rating from Ofsted following its November 2024 inspection, distinguishing itself as 1 of only 17 further education colleges in the country and 1 of only 3 in the North West to hold this prestigious accolade.
Benefits
When you join Hugh Baird College, you become part of a caring community. In addition to your role, we offer practical and tangible benefits to support you.
Generous holiday allowance
Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.
Medicash
Access to Medicash’s health plans are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.
Pension Scheme
You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.
Professional Development
We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.
Industrial Commercial Updates
Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.
Reward and Recognition
Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.
Lifestyle Fitness Gym
You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.
Health and Wellbeing
You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.
Travel
You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.
Retail Discounts
You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.
Our Values
These are the values which define who we are. They help us understand how we should behave, and they guide us in the work that we do.
Excellence
We have high expectations of ourselves and each other.
We strive for excellence and consistently exceed expectations. By pushing boundaries, we achieve the highest-quality results and take pride in leaving our unique mark on everything we do. With a winning mindset, we inspire and challenge each other to perform at our best every day.
We strive for excellence and consistently exceed expectations. By pushing boundaries, we achieve the highest-quality results and take pride in leaving our unique mark on everything we do. With a winning mindset, we inspire and challenge each other to perform at our best every day.
Accountability
We own what we do, learn from our mistakes and constantly seek to improve.
We take full ownership of our decisions and outcomes, fostering a culture of accountability rather than blame. We go beyond acknowledging mistakes — we actively learn from them to drive positive change.
We take full ownership of our decisions and outcomes, fostering a culture of accountability rather than blame. We go beyond acknowledging mistakes — we actively learn from them to drive positive change.
Innovation
We are bold and dynamic in our approach.
We challenge the status quo, refusing to settle for ‘the way it’s always been done.’ With ambition and forward-thinking ideas, we push beyond the norm. We are inquisitive, questioning deeply ingrained assumptions and traditional approaches. By learning from both success and failure, we pave the way for progress — driven by curiosity and a relentless hunger for improvement.
We challenge the status quo, refusing to settle for ‘the way it’s always been done.’ With ambition and forward-thinking ideas, we push beyond the norm. We are inquisitive, questioning deeply ingrained assumptions and traditional approaches. By learning from both success and failure, we pave the way for progress — driven by curiosity and a relentless hunger for improvement.
Collaboration
We are one team and work hard to serve each other well.
We work cohesively and collectively toward a greater purpose. By bringing together diverse skills and perspectives, we unlock ideas and solutions that wouldn’t emerge from a single individual or function alone. Collaboration strengthens our team dynamics, fosters knowledge sharing, sparks creativity, and leads to a deeper sense of achievement.
We work cohesively and collectively toward a greater purpose. By bringing together diverse skills and perspectives, we unlock ideas and solutions that wouldn’t emerge from a single individual or function alone. Collaboration strengthens our team dynamics, fosters knowledge sharing, sparks creativity, and leads to a deeper sense of achievement.
Integrity
We are honest and transparent and do the right thing in the right way.
We uphold ethical, honest, and transparent interactions, always prioritising the College's best interests over personal gain. We build trust, take accountability, and remain committed to our decisions, even when no one is watching.
We uphold ethical, honest, and transparent interactions, always prioritising the College's best interests over personal gain. We build trust, take accountability, and remain committed to our decisions, even when no one is watching.
Staff Voice
"The college provides great opportunities for development and career growth. My manager appreciates my efforts, provides feedback, and recognises me positively."
"As a new staff member, I've been made to feel really welcome and supported by all levels of the organisation."
"CPD is excellent, consistent, and often uniquely personalised and relevant to my role. Staff well-being is prioritised, and recognition is actively and routinely celebrated. It is enjoyable to come to work and be part of shaping the minds of the future."
"Leadership within the College inspires me to work to high standards."
"As a new staff member, I've been made to feel really welcome and supported by all levels of the organisation."
"CPD is excellent, consistent, and often uniquely personalised and relevant to my role. Staff well-being is prioritised, and recognition is actively and routinely celebrated. It is enjoyable to come to work and be part of shaping the minds of the future."
"Leadership within the College inspires me to work to high standards."
The HBOs
Each year, our people get together to appreciate and recognise colleagues who have best demonstrated each of our five organisational values, celebrate a new talent, an unsung hero and crown a team of the year. Find out more.
Current Opportunities
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