Job Description

Job reference
REQ0001420
Date posted
19/09/2025
Application closing date
26/09/2025
Location
Stockton Riverside College Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6FB
Salary
25,177.78 Actual Salary E15 (FTE 29,21.83)
Package
Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Support

Job description

Who we are?

Stockton Riverside College is a dynamic and ambitious college, recently awarded

Outstanding

by Ofsted, recongised for delivering exceptional standards of education and training. We offer a comprehensive range of academic, vocational and higher education courses for young people, adult learners, and apprentices. Proudly serving our local community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to achieve their full potential.





As part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit- we are driven by a shared vision:

'ONE Etc. - Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond.

Our dedicated and skilled staff are at the heart of our success, supporting learners and contributing to the wider community. We are seeking candidates who believe in the power of education to transform lives and who share our commitment to excellence, opportunity and achievement.





An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Work experience co-ordinator to join our Construction Professional & Service Industries team reporting to The Curriculum Manager for Professional & Service Industries, where you will be part of a highly ambitious and dynamic team.





As a Work experience Co-ordinator with Stockton Riverside College, you will be responsible for arranging Work Experience (WEX) Placements for a range of courses in the department. Regularly visiting students and their supervisors at Work Experience placements, monitoring and reporting the behaviour and progress of students on placement whilst constantly expanding our current offer.





The ideal candidate will be highly organised and passionate about education. We are looking for someone who can work within a highly ambitious team, build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders and continue to diversify our work experience offer, providing further links for our learners





Previous experience is not required and training on systems will be provided.



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 15.2% 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

Monday -Friday Flexible lunch breaks Rather not work the normal 9 - 5? If you have a working pattern that you would prefer, please discuss this with us and we might be able to support.




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 Friday 26

th

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/