Further Information Do you want to help transform lives through life-changing learning?
Are you passionate about teaching and learning and hold a teaching qualification at level 4 or above?
Do you have strong management and leadership experience in the adult learning sector?
Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Skills Coordinator to join our team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council on a fixed-term basis until 24th December 2026 to cover a period of maternity leave.
Within the Learning and Skills Service, we are driven and committed to support Stockton-on-Tees residents and businesses to meet their full economic potential whilst increasing opportunities, prosperity, wellbeing and cohesion in the communities we serve. We have a very clear mission to create a brighter future for all.
Ofsted (2023) judged the service as being a ‘good’ learning provider and we now strive to become recognised as outstanding in all that we do.
In this role you will lead on the management, planning, and implementation of adult skills provision which meets the needs of residents, employers and other stakeholders. You will be responsible for managing skills delivery plans, fulfilling recruitment and performance targets, and the quality of programme delivery, all of which will result in outstanding levels of learner achievement and progression leading to personal, social and economic growth.
To be considered for interview, you will:
1. Hold a teaching qualification at Level 4 or above
2. Have management experience in the post-19 adult learning sector delivering Adult Skills Fund (ASF) programmes.
3. Be able to demonstrate practicable knowledge of the Ofsted Inspection Framework and have experience of an Ofsted inspection in a ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ organisation.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Please note that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the recruitment process.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
4. A competitive salary of up to £40,777
5. 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
6. Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
7. Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
And that’s not all – you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website: