Totton College

Last week our Skills For Life students celebrated the start of Spring with a wonderful Spring Fayre! They organised an ice cream parlour, plant sales, raffle, and crafts.

A big thank you to all those involved, it was a wonderful event and lovely way to start the season!

Wishing everyone a lovely Easter break!

Students from the Skills for Life Vocational group enjoyed a hands-on encounter with history this week as Helen Wallbridge, representing Hampshire Community Heritage, paid a special visit to their art class.
Helen brought with her a selection of Roman artefacts discovered in the New Forest, offering learners a rare opportunity to explore genuine objects from Britain’s ancient past. The session also showcased examples of Roman mosaics found in the local area, helping students connect their creative work with the region’s heritage.
Learners were able to handle the artefacts, ask questions, and gain insight into the lives of the people who once inhabited the area. Inspired by the visit, students then created their own paper mosaics, applying traditional patterns and techniques they had learned during the session.
Staff said the workshop not only enriched students’ artistic skills but also helped their understanding of local history.

🚗🔧 We’re hiring a Motor Vehicle Technician at Totton College!

We’re looking for someone practical, positive and passionate about helping young people achieve. In this role, you’ll support our Motor Vehicle curriculum by ordering equipment and stock, setting up classrooms and workshops, maintaining tools, fixing equipment where possible and helping ensure everything runs smoothly for our students.

You’ll be joining a small, supportive team that puts students first and works compassionately with young people who may have faced barriers to education.

What we offer:
• Annual incremental pay increases
• A fully funded progression route to become a qualified teacher
• Advanced progression options including assurance, coaching and leadership development
• A supportive culture that encourages you to try new things
• An average class size of just 8 students
• Protected admin time
• A strong focus on wellbeing and genuine work‑life balance, including flexible annual leave requests all year round

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Visit our website to apply: totton.ac.uk/careers

We are looking for a technician at our Motor Vehicle site in Calmore. Please check out the link below for all details

https://nacrojobs.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/6449/0/465365/23125/motor-vehicle-technician

Students Gain First-hand Experience at Southampton City Mission

A group of Vocation Gateway Students taking part in a recent work experience placement at Southampton City Mission gained a close look at the charity’s clothing distribution operation while developing key workplace skills. During the placement, students worked in the charity’s warehouse, sorting donated clothing by size and type, labelling crates and organising items for distribution. Tasks such as folding garments demonstrated the precision and consistency required behind the scenes.
Each student also took on a Team Leader role, offering a realistic introduction to workplace responsibility and communication. The placement emphasised punctuality, safety clothing—such as sturdy footwear—and maintaining low noise levels around office staff. One surprising insight for the students was learning that the charity parks its delivery van inside the warehouse overnight as a security measure.
Many said the experience boosted their confidence, with several able to imagine themselves working in a similar environment in the future. All agreed the placement was enjoyable and worthwhile, and they would recommend work experience to others.

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Update: Totton College Open Thursday 29 January

Following the completion of the work relating to the flooding at Totton College. We will be open to all staff and students on Thursday, 29 January. All lessons will resume as per the normal timetable.

In the event of any issues, parents/guardians/carers can contact: [email protected]

Due to ongoing issues with rainwater affecting parts of the building, including the toilet facilities, we will be operating a partial closure on Wednesday 28 January.

The only students that are expected to attend on site as normal:

• Skills for Life students
• Vocational Hair and Beauty students including evening classes where applicable. (Students are not to attend English and Maths in person)

All other students will receive their lessons online via Microsoft Teams.

We are currently planning to reopen as normal on Thursday, subject to further checks. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates by email as early as possible.

Please continue to check our website and social channels for updates.
totton.ac.uk

We are thrilled to announce that we have raised £359.90 for BBC Children in Need.

Our Skills for Life students participated in sponsored walks, danceathons and bake sales. A huge thank you to everyone who supported, donated, or cheered them on. Your generosity will help make a meaningful difference to children and young people across the UK. 💛

You can still donate and make a difference at bbc.co.uk/cin