Who we are?
Stockton Riverside College is a dynamic and ambitious college, recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted, recognised 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, 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 an English Lecturer to join our English, Maths, Creative and Digital team reporting to the Curriculum Manager for English and maths. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled lecturer to join a high performing curriculum team.
As an English Lecturer with Stockton Riverside College you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning across a range of programmes, ensuring that lessons are engaging, inclusive, and tailored to meet the needs of all learners. You will plan and deliver effective lessons, assess learners’ progress through examinations and continuous assessment, and provide constructive feedback to support achievement and progression. You will also contribute to the wider work of the department through participation in curriculum development, team meetings, and quality assurance activities.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, adaptable, organised, have excellent IT and problem-solving skills, the ability to work to high levels or accuracy and have attention to detail, be willing to learn and develop.
Qualifications and experience required:
- A degree in a related field.
- Certificate in Education/PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
- Experience delivering English in either secondary or Further education (desirable).
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 (43-50 days per annum, depending on role).
- Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
- Free on-site parking
- Pro-Hybrid working employer
- Teachers Pension Scheme with 28.68% 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 24/7 Online GP Access
- 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
- 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
- Hourly Paid
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 Sunday 2nd August
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 [email protected] 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/
