Who we are?
The Education Training Collective (Etc.) is a dynamic and forward-thinking group of colleges and training providers, including Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training Group and Innersummit. Together, we deliver high-quality education and skills training across the Tees Valley.
We are proud to announce that we have recently been awarded an Outstanding rating by Ofsted, highlighting the exceptional support, teaching and opportunities we provide to help out students thrive. As we continue to build on this success, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team and make a real difference.
We’re passionate about creating greater opportunities for all of our students and communities—equipping people with the skills to launch their careers, raise aspirations and power the economic growth of our region. ONE Etc—fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. If you share our ambition and energy, we’d love to hear from you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Head of Quality to join our Quality & Enhanced Learning Team reporting to our Group Head of Quality & Enhanced Learning.
Are you passionate about transforming lives through exceptional education? Do you have the drive, ambition, and expertise to influence high-quality across an outstanding group?
We are seeking an inspirational Deputy Head of Quality to join our award-winning organisation—an environment where excellence is celebrated, innovation is embraced, and every member of staff is empowered to make a real and lasting impact.
As Deputy Head of Quality, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction for quality assurance. You will work alongside a dedicated and high‑performing Quality team, contributing to a culture that is not only outstanding on paper, but lived every day in our classrooms, workshops, and wider community.
This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a difference. You will champion best practice, support staff to reach their full potential, and help ensure every learner experiences transformative, high-quality education. Your work will directly benefit students, staff, employers, and key stakeholders, driving standards forward and inspiring continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate;
* Has a genuine passion for quality excellence and student success
* Thrives in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment
* Brings energy, vision, and a proactive mindset
* Can manage, lead, influence, and inspire teams at all levels
* Is committed to shaping an inclusive, ambitious, and high‑achieving culture
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)
* 24/7 GP Service for you and your dependants through our new benefits platform perkbox
* 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
* 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 5th January 2026.
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 a 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/.
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