Job reference
REQ0001422
Date posted
11/09/2025
Application closing date
16/09/2025
Location
Stockton Riverside College Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6FB
Salary
E25-E28 £39, £43,012.50
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Teaching and Learning
Job description
Who we are?
Stockton Riverside College is a dynamic and ambitious college, recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted, recognised for delivering exceptional standards of education and training. We offer a comprehensive range of academic, vocational and higher education courses for young people, adult learners, and apprentices. Proudly serving our local community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to achieve their full potential.
As part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit- we are driven by a shared vision: 'ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. Our dedicated and skilled staff are at the heart of our success, supporting learners and contributing to the wider community. We are seeking candidates who believe in the power of education to transform lives and who share our commitment to excellence, opportunity and achievement.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Course Leader in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy to join our Construction, Professional and Service Industries team reporting to our Curriculum Manager.
Join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team at the forefront of delivering excellence across the Construction, Professional, and Service industries. Our team combines hands-on expertise with strategic insight to provide high-quality outcomes for clients across public and private sectors.
We are a collaborative group of professionals, driven by a shared commitment to our students and wider local community.
Our culture encourages continuous improvement, professional growth, and cross-functional collaboration. If you are passionate about building the future — from the ground up — and thrive in a team that values professionalism, integrity, and service excellence, we want to hear from you.
As a Course Leader within Stockton Riverside College, you will be responsible for leading, planning and development of the curriculum. Along with delivering, engaging lessons, aligned with awarding body requirements and college standards.
Develop new courses in collaboration with employers and in turn focusing upon emerging trends in the sector.
Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and learning resources to meet diverse learner needs.
Collaborate with colleagues, employers, and external bodies to enhance the learner experience and support employability outcomes.
Be responsible for student retention, attendance, achievement, success rates, value added, progression and destinations for named courses/cohorts of students
Lead on the evaluation of provision through self-assessment and action planning.
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and experienced Lecturer who is ready to take a step into Leadership and Management. You will in addition deliver high-quality, engaging, and inclusive teaching to learners across a range of qualifications — from Level 1 possibly through to Level 4, including adult learning programmes and 14-16 provision.
We are looking for:
* Recognised Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy
* Industry experience with up-to-date knowledge of current practices and trends.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Commitment to inclusive, learner-focused teaching and continuous professional development.
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).
* 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-
* 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
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 16th 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