Milton Keynes College Group is committed to delivering Fairer for Futures for all – our learners, colleagues and our wider communities. We believe our people are the cornerstone of this mission and offer a range of benefits and opportunities to help our employees thrive.

Q: What does Milton Keynes College Group do?

At Milton Keynes College Group, we’re best known for our FE college. MK College has two campuses – at Chaffron Way in Milton Keynes and in Bletchley – and provides a wide variety of qualifications, from vocational courses and apprenticeships to higher education and professional certificates, along with employability skills and community training.

MK College also provides education services to 30 prisons across England, with a significant number of our employees supporting our prison learners to improve their skills and their prospects both during their time in prison and upon their release.

MK College Group also runs the South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) in Bletchley, which provides higher level technical qualifications for a new generation of digital visionaries.

Q: What roles are available at the College Group?

Of course, being a provider of vocational education, a large proportion of our roles are centred around teaching our learners – whether on our campuses or in the prisons we work with. A lot of our teaching staff have joined us after working in industry and bring their experience and insights from the world of work to support our learners in excelling in their studies and progressing into employment. And we support them with the training and development opportunities they need to excel in their new careers in teaching.

There are also a wide range of non-teaching roles that are vital to the day-to-day running of the College Group and supporting our Fairer Futures vision. These are across areas including People Services, Student Support, Marketing and Communications, Finance, Admissions, Facilities, Quality, IT Support and Employer Engagement.

Career Development and Benefits
Q: What opportunities are there for professional development?

We are dedicated to helping our colleagues grow and excel. We offer a wide range of professional development options, including in-house teacher training, professional qualifications, and various training courses tailored to your role and career aspirations. Our commitment to your ongoing learning ensures you can reach your full potential within the College Group.

Q: Are there any employee discounts?

Absolutely! Enjoy fantastic discounts on everything from food and shopping to entertainment with our UNiDAYS and TOTUM memberships. We also have our own Encore platform which offers our colleagues discounts and cashback on a wide range of websites, brands and experiences. These perks are designed to enhance your work-life balance and help you save money.

How much annual leave do employees get?

We offer a generous holiday allowance of 25 to 35 days pro rata per year, plus bank holidays. This allows you ample time to relax, recharge, and spend quality time with loved ones.

Are there any childcare services nearby?

Yes, we have a Little Explorers Nursery at our Chaffron Way Campus, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. It’s open 51 weeks of the year, providing a nurturing environment for your children. We understand the importance of work-life balance and want to support our employees in every way possible.

What other benefits does Milton Keynes College Group offer?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible working options (subject to manager approval): Allowing you to balance your work and personal life effectively. 
• Employee wellbeing platform: Providing a host of resources and support to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. 
• Generous pension scheme: Ensuring your financial security for the future. 
• Discounted services at the Graduate Salon: Helping you look and feel your best with professional grooming services and beauty treatments. 
• Free parking at our college campus sites: Making your commute easier and more convenient. 
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (24/7): Offering counselling, eldercare support, and referrals for severe illnesses and accidents. 
• Death in Service Plan Benefit: Providing peace of mind for you and your family. 

What does the College Group do to support employees from diverse backgrounds?

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They’re the hard-and-fast principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate leaders and create an environment that’s the right fit for every person inside of it.

We’ve been recognised for our work to support employees from a wide range of backgrounds, including Leaders in Diversity accreditation from the National Centre for Diversity. We have also achieved the Silver Awards for the Armed Forces Covenant in recognition of our support for the armed forces communities.

We’re also very proud of the College Group’s five employee networks: Cultural Diversity, Disability, LGBTQ, Women’s and Men’s. These networks aim to provide a safe space for discussion of issues, help to raise awareness of important issues and provide a source of support for individual colleagues who may be facing challenges at work.

Living and Working in Milton Keynes
Q: What’s it like living and working in Milton Keynes?

Milton Keynes offers a fantastic quality of life. Enjoy shopping at The Centre: MK, exciting leisure activities at Xscape, and plenty of green spaces through the Parks Trust. The city is well-connected with excellent transport links to London and beyond.

So, if you’re looking for a rewarding career with a supportive employer, Milton Keynes College Group could be the perfect place for you. 

Want to join our team? Visit our website for current vacancies.