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Head of Department; English, Maths, Creative and Digital

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Posting date: 20 September 2024
Salary: £51,381.98 to £59,825.44 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 October 2024
Location: Stockton-On-Tees, County Durham
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Education Training Collective
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: REQ0001218

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Job Title Head of Department; English, Maths, Creative and Digital

Job Ref REQ0001218

Salary Range £51,381.98 – £59,825.44 (Fixed point within the range) E35-E40

Hours FT 37hrs

Location Stockton Riverside College


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:
• Generous annual leave entitlement (43-50 days per annum, depending on role).
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on-site parking
• Teachers Pension Scheme with 23.68% 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 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
• Some evenings and weekends to support the College Curriculum operations.
• 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 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

*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/





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