Job reference
REQ0001404
Date posted
12/09/2025
Application closing date
26/09/2025
Location
Bede Sixth College Billingham TS23 3HB
Salary
£23,844.58 E08
Package
Permanent
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Support
Job description
Who we are?
Located in the heart of the Tees Valley, Bede Sixth Form College is thriving and continues to build on its success. We are proud to have recently achieved an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. As a leading provider of Further Education, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional teaching and support to our students, empowering them to reach their highest potential. Our innovative and destination driven Sixth Form offers a wide range of both A-level and vocational provision to the community.
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 Innersummit. 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 an Assistant to join our Executive and Curriculum Administration Services (ECAS) team reporting to our Senior Administrator (Bede). We are looking for a motivated and organised individual who will contribute to the ECAS Vision, Mission and Values:
Vision:
Outstanding service – enabling leaders and teams to focus on what they do best: inspiring people to fulfil their potential.
Mission:
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality service to those we support with a sense of warmth, friendliness and Group spirit.
Values:
* Service: Committed in heart and mind
* Quality: Delivering our very best in all that we do
* Passion: Continuously moving forward, innovating and improving
* Teamwork: Togetherness and enthusiasm
* Responsibility: Accountable for delivering on our commitments
* Integrity: Consistently open, honest, ethical, fair and genuine
* Empathy: Approachable, caring, understanding and responsive
What you'll do:
* Provide essential and comprehensive administrative support to the ECAS team at Bede.
* Assist College staff with a variety of administrative tasks.
* Help manage internal and external mail efficiently.
What we're looking for:
* A positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
* A genuine interest in building a career in administration.
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is an advantage.
What we offer:
* Full training and support to gain a recognised qualification in administration.
* A friendly, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
* Clear pathways for career progression.
* The chance to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation
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 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
* Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
* Free on-site parking
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.7% 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-
* 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
Schedule
* Monday-Friday
* Flexible lunch breaks
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 26 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 - or email or phone Unlock – phone text
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
* note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website