Skills Coach (Maternity Cover)

Job description

About

Who we are?

Stockton Riverside College is a dynamic and ambitious college, recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted, recongised 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 to join an ambitious fast paced growing department as a Skills Coach to join our Construction, Professional & Service Industries department reporting to the Apprenticeship Manager.

As a Skills Coach with Stockton Riverside College, you will be responsible for supporting Apprentices up to Level 3. Utilising you're training and coaching skills, you will guide and support learners’ knowledge, skills and behaviours throughout their training meeting regularly with sector teachers and planning effective reviews with Apprentices and Employers. Through effective communication you will set clear targets and provide feedback to drive timely achievement.

The ideal candidate will have significant industry experience in the Construction sector and must be qualified to Level 3. Whether you are already an Assessor or considering a career change that utilises your existing skills and knowledge, or if you have a real passion for sharing your knowledge and developing others, we want to hear from you.

You will be an effective communicator, able to successfully engage both employers and learners alike. An excellent planner, you will be able to manage your time effectively as well as conflicting priorities. You will have the ability to coach, develop and mentor people.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 87% of our employees tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. Here is a snapshot of what you can expect, for further information about all our benefits please see our employee benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on£ role and length of service) and up to 5 additional days leave at Christmas.

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 14.2% Employer Contribution

2 Wellbeing days per year, paid days off that empower our employees to recharge, reflect or simply enjoy time as they choose- because your wellbeing matters.

Access to a number of other employee benefits including, a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme, 24/7 Online GP access with NHS registered doctors, employee assistance programme, discounts at high street and online retailers, free on-site parking, plus many more.

You will have the opportunity to work within Stockton Riverside College and make use of our modern facilities.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a public sector organisation, we value the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, respect and support. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Schedule

5 days flexible between Monday-Friday.

Flexible lunch breaks

Home working can be considered around the needs of the students.

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 29th November 2026.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and any convictions that are not eligible for filtering, prior to the interview date.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you may wish to seek independent advice from:

Visit Nacro | email helpline@nacro.org.uk | call 0300 123 1999

Visit Unlock | phone 01634 247350 | text 07824 113848

Further information on filtering and protected offences is available on the Ministry of Justice website.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB)

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. For more information, please see our EDIB policy

Right to Work in the UK

All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK, in line with The Education Training Collective’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.

Visa Sponsorship

The Education Training Collective offers visa sponsorship only for a small number of specific roles, where it is considered appropriate and necessary to meet service needs. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is not applicable to most roles.

Our recruitment principles are based on fairness, transparency, and a commitment to developing local talent. Sponsorship will only be offered where there is clear, evidenced justification, such as:

Significant recruitment difficulties, or

The need for specialist skills unavailable in the local labour market.

Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, and visa sponsorship is not appropriate, justified, or approved, we will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes situations where an existing employee’s visa expires and sponsorship is not granted.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is a key priority for the Group. We have robust policies and systems in place to ensure a safe environment for learners and staff, including our responsibilities under the Prevent Duty.

To read more, please visit Safeguarding

CVs and late applications will not be accepted

No agencies, please

All applications must be completed via our website