About Us

Strode College is one of the highest performing colleges nationally for the progress our students make from their starting points. *DfE Performance Tables. We are the only Ofsted outstanding Further Education College in Mendip and Somerset. You will enjoy outstanding teaching and support, make outstanding progress, and achieve beyond expectations.

We deliver the widest range of A Levels in Somerset, excellent Vocational qualifications, NVQs in Hair and Beauty and Apprenticeships.  We teach Higher Education courses and a broad range of courses for Adults, including professional qualifications, computer courses and leisure interests.  We also provide training and support for businesses and employers. 

Message from the Principal

Katy Quinn, Principal

I am delighted that you are interested in working at Strode College. Having achieved Outstanding in the 2014 Ofsted inspection, we are keener than ever to attract ambitious, hardworking, talented staff to enable us to provide outstanding education every day for every student. However, we are not complacent and have ambitious plans for the future.

The majority of our full time students study Advanced Level courses and we are one of the best performing Colleges in the country for the progress our students make. At the same time we offer high quality provision that serves the breadth of community need, including higher education, apprenticeships and training for adults.

We offer a professionally stimulating and supportive working environment for all our staff in a beautiful part of the world. If you want to be part of our excellent team, delivering outstanding education, we would welcome an application.