Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.  

The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.   

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

About the Candidate

Are you passionate about supporting students in their learning journey? Are you ready to contribute to the advancement of a dynamic and inclusive learning environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Digital Learning and Support Co-ordinator within our Future Ready Hubs working across our Sunderland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form campuses and managing a team of Student Support Officers. 

To succeed in this role, you'll need strong interpersonal skills, the ability to lead a team and build excellent relationships at all levels. Your positive and helpful approach will be crucial in providing welcoming, supportive and professional services to all users.  Additionally, your knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion will help create an inclusive environment where every student feels valued.

About the Role

As a manager of the Future Ready Hubs, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the service on each campus provides essential support to students, and that they have access to key resources and information to support their student journey. 

You will provide line management working across college sites at Sunderland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form to a team of Student Support Officers, fostering a supportive and high performing team. The team focus is to offer assistance and advice on the college library and learning resources, study skills, digital tools and student bursary/financial support funds, ensuring that students maximise the benefits of the facilities, resources and services available.

Our Future Ready Hubs epitomize a one-stop shop support centre for college life which is both a physical and digital student hub. Bringing student services functions together so they are effective to use and access, provide a consistent and equitable approach and meet the diverse needs of our student body. We provide a vibrant and welcoming space for students to get help, undertake individual study, collaborate with peers and develop knowledge needed for next steps. 

Role Responsibilities 

• Line management of a team of Student Support Officers
• Service management of the key Welcome desk functions within the Future Ready Hubs at Sunderland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College.
• Customer service to stakeholders in person, by telephone, and email.
• Providing support to students within the College Future Ready Hubs.
• Leading the timely administration and support regarding student bursary and financial support funds.
• Leading the promotion and support, assistance and advice regarding a range of Future Ready Hub services including: Learning and Library resources, Study skills and digital tools, Student Bursary and Financial Support funds.

Qualifications

• You should have a Level 3 qualification, along with experience in team leading or management, and providing customer service, support and guidance. 
• Your communication skills, both written and verbal, will be essential.

Essential Skills & Experience

• To succeed in this role, you'll need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build excellent relationships at all levels. 
• Your communication skills, both written and verbal, will be essential.
• Your positive and helpful approach will be crucial in providing welcoming, supportive and professional services to all users.  
• Additionally, your knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion will help create an inclusive environment where every student feels valued.

What’s in it for you?

Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%) 
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.  
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.  
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.  

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Please contact (victoria.moyse@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk) should you wish to have an informal chat about the role.

Closing Date: 05 Jun 2026

Team: Support

Salary: £28,764 to £30,468 per annum

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.  

The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.   

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

Taking Teaching Further & Additional Incentives

If you’re making the move into further education teaching, you may be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme a funded route to help industry professionals retrain as FE teachers.

In addition, for roles in high-need subjects or regions you may also benefit from the government’s targeted retention incentive (formerly “levelling-up premium”) payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teachers in their first five years and teaching certain shortage subjects.

Please note eligibility for both TTF and the Targeted Retention Incentive varies by role, subject area and provider, they do not apply to every vacancy.

Find out more about both initiatives through the links below.

• Taking Teaching Further - Taking Teaching Further
• Targeted Retention Incentive - Targeted Retention Incentive

About the Candidate

This position offers a genuine opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference in students’ lives.By supporting learners with special educational needs (SEND), you help break down barriers, build confidence, and empower each individual to reach their full potential. Your work creates an inclusive, supportive environment where every student feels valued and capable, making a lasting impact not only on their education but on their future and sense of belonging in the world.

About the Role

In this role, you'll be a key collaborator, working closely with the curriculum teams at our City and HISCA campuses  along with student support services to develop personalised strategies that will empower students with SEND to overcome obstacles and thrive within our College community. Your creativity and dedication will play a vital role in continuously improving our provision and realising our ambitious vision for excellence..

Role Responsibilities 

• To provide mentor support to students with learning difficulties and or disabilities, emotional and behaviour needs who are on mainstream or discrete College courses to integrate into the College environment.
• To assist in the implementation of detailed assessments and monitoring and review of support strategies.
• To devise and implement support strategies with senior departmental staff and other college professionals around individual students and groups to overcome their barriers to learning
• To identify possible sources of problems at early stage and to communicate this to teaching staff and departmental man

Qualifications

Using bullet points please list only essential qualifications.  If a teacher qualification is desirable but not mandatory it doesn’t need to be listed.

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• Relevant care, learning support, or youth qualification, ideally at least at NVQ level 2 (or equivalent). 
• GCSE Maths and English

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience of supporting individuals with SEND or additional learning needs
• Knowledge of Educational Health Care Plans and assessment and support plans
• Awareness of responsibilities under SEND Code of Practice and the Equality Act
• Good written and verbal communication skills

What’s in it for you?

Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritises your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme - depending on role
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.  
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.  
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We know that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams to enhance the education and support we provide to our learners and communities.

We recognise that talented individuals may not always follow a traditional career path and may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a positive contribution, we encourage you to apply.

As a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Member, and with Ofsted Outstanding status across all campuses, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing environment where everyone can thrive.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.  

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Please contact (lesley.ramsey@sunderlandcollege.ac.uk) should you wish to have an informal chat about the role.

Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Team: Support

Salary: £25,281 per annum pro rata

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.  

The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.   

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

About the Candidate

It is essential that applicants are qualified to Level 4 in a relevant Construction trade and possess industrial experience within the sector. It would be desirable to possess a teaching qualification and or assessor qualification.

About the Role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational individual to join our growing Construction Team at Sunderland college. We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate outstanding teaching, learning and assessment practices across all levels in Plumbing qualifications up to HTQ L4 to ensure positive outcomes for students. There is significant potential of further development and promotion of provision across this curriculum area and it is expected that you will be part of the team to drive this forward. You will plan, promote, deliver, monitor and evaluate your teaching and the progress of learners. You will create and cultivate strong links with parents and employers and work with the Construction industry to ensure that all students gain an outstanding experience.

Responsibilities 

• Plan, deliver, monitor, and evaluate high-quality teaching, learning and assessment from Level 3 up to HTQ Level 4
• Take responsibility for the recruitment, retention, progress and achievement of students on your programme(s)
•  Lead on curriculum planning, internal and external quality assurance, and programme performance reviews.
• Provide high-quality academic and pastoral support, including tracking, monitoring and intervention where needed.
• Develop and maintain strong employer links and support positive destinations for all learners.
• Support marketing and recruitment activities, including open events and interviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in relevant industry-specific Construction subject.
• Minimum Level 4 qualification in relevant Construction-related subject.
• Level 2 qualifications in both Maths and English.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum of two years’ industrial experience in the construction sector
• Experience of delivering teaching, learning and assessment in an FE or HE setting.
• Experience planning and leading programmes of study.
•  Experience of working with students to support achievement and personal development.
•  Competence in using digital technologies to enhance learning.
• Experience of assessment and feedback in line with awarding body requirements.

Desirable Skills & Experience 

• Teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, CertEd, Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training) or willingness to work towards it.
• Assessor qualification or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience contributing to internal and external quality assurance
•  Knowledge of inclusive practices and supporting learners with additional needs
•  Engagement with curriculum innovation and educational research.
•  Familiarity with Microsoft Innovative Educator tools or equivalent digital learning platforms.

What’s in it for you?

Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%) 
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.  
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.  
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.  

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Please contact Neil.clarke@sunderlandcollege.ac.uk should you wish to have an informal chat about the role.

Closing Date: 08 Jun 2026

Team: Teaching

Salary: £31,375 to £40,912 per annum

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.  

The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.   

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

About the Candidate

If you are enthusiastic, forward thinking and enjoy working a fast-paced environment then this role could be perfect for you. Working within the curriculum area of Education, Children and Families you will find yourself part of an ambitious team. 

The successful candidate would join a dynamic and innovative organisation who work closely with a wide range of local employers to enable learners to develop both academic and practical work skills in preparation for employment or higher education. Our vision is excellence and our students are at the heart of everything we do. 

Applicants should have experience of employer engagement with relevant industrial experience to assist in the development, monitoring and operation of the work industry placement. 

About the Role

 The job role will involve:

• Arranging appropriate placements for learners studying at Level 2 and T Level programmes in line with awarding body stipulations.
• Carrying out placement visits and assessments, particularly regarding competency on students as a requirement of the awarding organisation
• Liaising with students, staff and placement supervisors to arrange assessment visits. 
• Arranging meetings both in college and placement to discuss placement issues.
• Communicating effectively with placements, parents and the wider team to ensure students are supported to achieve
• Applicants should be able to demonstrate, in their personal statement, practical examples of how they fulfil the person specification.

Role Responsibilities 

• Work closely with Industry to source high quality work placements to satisfy the Curriculum plan student numbers and ensure all placements have health and safety risk assessments and public liability insurance and are aware of the college requirements re. supervision and Health and Safety
• Liaising with students, staff and placement supervisors to outline awarding organisation requirements for placements and arrange observational visits arranging meetings both in college and placement to discuss placement with individual students.
• Carrying out assessments on students in placement as a requirement of the awarding organisation and completing required documentation for External Quality Assurance. As this role includes placement visits, you must hold a driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.
• The role will also include some face to face delivery in class with students developing skills and knowledge needed in the sector
• Work alongside Curriculum Managers, Personal Development Tutors and students to appropriately match career pathways / student timetabling and geographic area with placement opportunities. 
• Maintain and enhance employer relationships and curriculum support with the facilitation of employer events. 
• Maintain college internal systems including the tracking of students hours on Pro Monitor, Grofar and the college CRM system to monitor and track student performance. This will also include maintaining student records such as DBS and references following application through central admissions

Qualifications

• Appropriate Vocational/Specialist qualifications
• Assessor and Verifier qualification (or be willing to work towards)
• Level 2 English and Maths qualification 

Essential Skills & Experience

• Occupationally competent (must have industrial experience within the last 12 months) 
• Recent experience of assessment within placements
• Demonstrate experience of work placement assessment.
• Proven track record of successfully relating to learners and employers.
• Good understanding of student work placements.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a variety of levels
• Knowledge of placement assessments and competency ICT skills
• Excellent team working skills and time management and well organised
• Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
• Suitable to work with children and young people
• To take appropriate responsibility for PREVENT and the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and/or vulnerable adults
• To uphold British Values, the college values and responsibilities with regard to Equality and Diversity
• To understand and adhere to college Health and Safety Policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with statutory legislation 

Desirable Skills & Experience – (Optional)

• Educated to degree level
• Teaching qualification

What’s in it for you?

Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritises your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%) 
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.  
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.  
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.  

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Closing Date: 15 May 2026

Team: Support

Salary: £25,281 per annum pro rata

At EPNE our ‘purpose’ is our north star. It is what we expect of ourselves every single day and why we ask all staff to keep our purpose front and centre in all that they do. 

Our Purpose is to “unlock potential, create opportunities, and transform lives through outstanding education, skills and training”.   Rooted in our transformative power, it communicates our work in tackling inequalities, removing barriers, and improving the life chances of the people and communities we serve. 

We nurture our very special culture. Our unifying values framework “The actions we take the choices we make - The actions I take the choices I make” represent the character of our college group, and are grounded in the belief that every action, by every individual, contributes to our success. This why we encourage empowered individuals, personal accountability and growth. 

Building on our remarkable past, creativity and pioneering spirit, we are moving forward with courage into the future, improving what we do, remaining action-orientated, and innovating to make an exceptional difference for the world we live in.  Shaping futures for a better tomorrow, join our changemaking community now.   

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which EPNE was graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

 

About the Candidate

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality systems and services that enhance the student experience. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, resilient and highly organised, with the ability to lead and motivate teams in a complex educational environment. They will demonstrate strong communication skills, integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement, building trusted relationships with colleagues at all levels.

Aligned with our college values, this individual will champion excellence, collaboration and respect, ensuring that services are delivered with professionalism, accuracy and a strong focus on supporting student success. They will also bring a proactive and innovative mindset, identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and digital capability across the organisation.

How will this person be a Changemaker?

This role is central to driving innovation and improvement across key operational areas of the college. The successful candidate will lead transformational change by modernising timetabling and student data processes through the use of digital technologies and improved systems.

By championing data accuracy, efficient processes and strong collaboration across teams, they will ensure that the systems underpinning curriculum delivery, funding and student success operate seamlessly. Their leadership will help create smarter ways of working, enabling colleagues to make better-informed decisions and ultimately improving the experience and outcomes for students.

About the Role

The role exists to lead and manage the College’s Student Records and Enrolment Validation processes, ensuring the accuracy, integrity and compliance of learner data across all provision. It is responsible for maintaining high-quality student records that meet funding rules, audit requirements and College policies, while supporting a positive and seamless learner journey. 

Through effective management of enrolment validation, Individual Learner Record (ILR) checks and student record systems, the role ensures that learner data is complete, reliable and enables accurate, timely and auditable statutory returns to funding bodies.

Role Responsibilities

The post holder will be accountable for robust enrolment validation, termly Individual Learner Record (ILR) checks, completion of student records and the reconciliation of learner data in line with funding rules, audit requirements and College policies.

The role ensures that student data fully supports the learner journey, funding compliance and high-quality and student experience, enabling the statutory returns to funding bodies are accurate, timely and auditable.

The post holder will lead and manage two Student record teams:

• Apprenticeships, Adult and Higher Education
• Full time 16-19 Provision

 Qualifications

• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent qualifications/experience 
• Level 4 Management qualification (or willingness to work towards within 2 years)
• GCSE Maths and English Grade A*–C (or equivalent)

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience of leading and managing teams to deliver high-quality services, performance improvement and organisational priorities.
• Significant experience of managing student records, enrolment of MIS functions within an FE or skills environment.
• Experience of managing and developing multi-disciplinary teams, including performance management. 
• Experience of ensuring completion of student records and learner evidence to audit standards. 

Desirable Skills & Experience – (Optional)

• Knowledge and understanding of ILR specifications, requirements and returns.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and statutory returns.
• Experience using systems such as ProSolution, ProAchieve, ProMonitor, 4Cast or similar management information systems.

What’s in it for you?

Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritises your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme - depending on role
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.  
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.  
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.
• Free Gym access available at Bede Campus

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We know that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams to enhance the education and support we provide to our learners and communities.

We recognise that talented individuals may not always follow a traditional career path and may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a positive contribution, we encourage you to apply.

As a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Member, and with Ofsted Outstanding status across all campuses, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing environment where everyone can thrive.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.  

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Closing Date: 14 May 2026

Team: Management

Salary: £43,396 to £48,836 per annum

At EPNE our ‘purpose’ is our north star. It is what we expect of ourselves every single day and why we ask all staff to keep our purpose front and centre in all that they do. 

Our Purpose is to “unlock potential, create opportunities, and transform lives through outstanding education, skills and training”.   Rooted in our transformative power, it communicates our work in tackling inequalities, removing barriers, and improving the life chances of the people and communities we serve. 

We nurture our very special culture. Our unifying values framework “The actions we take the choices we make - The actions I take the choices I make” represent the character of our college group, and are grounded in the belief that every action, by every individual, contributes to our success. This why we encourage empowered individuals, personal accountability and growth. 

Building on our remarkable past, creativity and pioneering spirit, we are moving forward with courage into the future, improving what we do, remaining action-orientated, and innovating to make an exceptional difference for the world we live in.  Shaping futures for a better tomorrow, join our changemaking community now.   

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which EPNE was graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

 

 About the Candidate

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality systems and services that enhance the student experience. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, resilient and highly organised, with the ability to lead and motivate teams in a complex educational environment. They will demonstrate strong communication skills, integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement, building trusted relationships with colleagues at all levels.

Aligned with our college values, this individual will champion excellence, collaboration and respect, ensuring that services are delivered with professionalism, accuracy and a strong focus on supporting student success. They will also bring a proactive and innovative mindset, identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and digital capability across the organisation.

How will this person be a Changemaker?

This role is central to driving innovation and improvement across key operational areas of the college. The successful candidate will lead transformational change by modernising timetabling and student data processes through the use of digital technologies and improved systems.

By championing data accuracy, efficient processes and strong collaboration across teams, they will ensure that the systems underpinning curriculum delivery, funding and student success operate seamlessly. Their leadership will help create smarter ways of working, enabling colleagues to make better-informed decisions and ultimately improving the experience and outcomes for students.

About the Role

To provide operational leadership of the college group’s curriculum planning, course file production, timetabling and register functions. The postholder will lead specialist Data teams to ensure curriculum and operational data are accurate, strategically aligned, financially sustainable, and optimised through digital systems and AI-informed processes.

Role Responsibilities

This post manages the following designated data functions with Data Services:

• Curriculum Planning and Course File 
• Timetabling and Electronic Registers
• Teaching Staff Utilisation and Resource Modelling

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent qualifications/experience 
• Level 4 Management qualification (or willingness to work towards within 2 years)
• GCSE Maths and English Grade A*–C (or equivalent)

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience of leading and managing teams to deliver high-quality services, performance improvement and organisational priorities.
• Significant experience of managing student records, enrolment of MIS functions within an FE or skills environment.
• High-level digital literacy, including data quality management, system integration and process digitisation in relation to MIS systems
• Experience implementing or improving systems and processes, including digital platforms related to timetabling, attendance or data management. 

Desirable Skills & Experience – (Optional)

• Knowledge of FE funding methodologies, ILR requirements and audit processes.
• Working knowledge of AI and automation concepts (e.g. predictive analytics, scenario modelling, workflow automation) and their application to education planning, attendance and resource optimisation.
• Experience using systems such as ProSolution, ProAchieve, ProMonitor, 4Cast or similar management information systems.

What’s in it for you?

Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritises your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme - depending on role
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.  
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.  
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.
• Free Gym access available at Bede Campus

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We know that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams to enhance the education and support we provide to our learners and communities.

We recognise that talented individuals may not always follow a traditional career path and may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a positive contribution, we encourage you to apply.

As a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Member, and with Ofsted Outstanding status across all campuses, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing environment where everyone can thrive.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.  

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Please contact (Insert name at contact email) should you wish to have an informal chat about the role.

Closing Date: 14 May 2026

Team: Management

Salary: £43,396 to £48,836 per annum