Job Description

Job reference
REQ0001330
Date posted
12/09/2025
Application closing date
22/09/2025
Location
Stockton Riverside College Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6FB
Salary
13,021.69 (actual) 32,949.77 (FTE)
Package
Term Time only - 39 Weeks per year Fixed Term (Adoption Leave Cover)
Contractual hours
17
Basis
Part time
Job category/type
Support

Job description

Who we are?

Stockton Riverside College is a vibrant, forward-facing college which offers high-quality standards of education, providing a full range of academic, vocational and higher education courses for young people, adult learners and apprenticeships. 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

Work Experience and Industry Placement Leader

to join our Health, Education and Foundation Learning team reporting to our Curriculum Manager in Early Years and Education. This post is to provide cover for an existing team member during Adoption Leave. The successful applicant will be joined an outstanding team and will need to be engaging, flexible, able to adapt to working with a range of different learners and ranges of abilities. To be able to work independently to drive forward initiatives but also be able to work in collaboration with the wider team is essential.





As a

Work Experience and Industry Placement Leader

with Stockton Riverside College you will be responsible for sourcing, organising and liaising with placements, learners and parents to ensure all earner engage in work related activity and work experience as appropriate to their level of learning and course requirements. To be able to support learners and staff with placement tutorials and monitor the quality and impact of placement opportunities. To work in close liaison with tutors and Progress Coaches to Monitor attendance and to build and maintain partnership working with employers in the region.





The ideal candidate will be organised, have excellent IT and problem-solving skills, the ability to work to high levels or accuracy and attention to detail, be willing to learn and develop. Previous experience of working in FE and using Grofar would be an advantage.





The ideal candidate will have a minimum of an education and training award, or willingness to work towards an education and training aware and / or assessor qualification if required and preferably a qualification in business administration. The role is varied and has both learner and non-learner facing aspects of the role. We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 91% 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:


Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service) Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas Free on-site parking Pro-Hybrid working employer Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.7% Employer Contribution Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme Career development opportunities for progression Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year) Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site) Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more https://thanking-you.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start Better Health at Work Scheme - Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave) Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk

Schedule

Flexible Working - Hours can be allocated Monday-Friday based on the needs of the learners and business Flexible lunch breaks

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 22nd September 2025.

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/