Who we are?
Stockton Riverside College is a vibrant, forward-facing college which delivers high-quality standards of education, we offer a full range of vocational, higher education and commercial training for young people, adults, apprenticeships and local employers. We are proud to serve our local community by helping people gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to reach their full potential.
We are part Education Training Collective (Etc.), which is of a group of colleges in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and The Skills Academy. Our staff are skilled, high performing and committed to our learners and to the Group’s vision, ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Department to join our Stockton Riverside College Management team reporting to our Vice Principal. Stockton Riverside College is a renowned institution committed to providing high-quality education and professional training to students in various fields. We pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant learning environment that nurtures students' talents, equips them with relevant skills, and prepares them for successful careers in their chosen disciplines. With the recent refurbishment of the College and the opening of a number of practical suites there has never been a better time to join Stockton Riverside College.
As Head of Department, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing a team of dedicated Curriculum Managers and staff within the department of English, Maths, Creative and Digital. Your leadership and expertise will be instrumental in driving innovation, maintaining high academic standards, and fostering an environment of growth and excellence within the department.
The ideal candidate will be dynamic and experienced professional with a passion for education. Be skilled in managing staff, highly motivated, and possess excellent organizational skills. If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our prestigious College as Head of Department at Stockton Riverside College.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 93% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
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If you would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Rebecca Cadden, Vice Principal, Stockton Riverside College.
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on 13th October 2024.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/
*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
