Who we are?
Redcar and Cleveland College is a vibrant, forward-facing college which delivers high-quality standards of education, we offer a full range of vocational, higher education and commercial training for young people, adults, apprenticeships and local employers. We are proud to serve our local community by helping people gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to reach their full potential.
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 The Skills Academy. 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.
Are you looking to kickstart your career in administration? Do you want to gain hands-on experience while studying towards a qualification? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice to join our Executive and Curriculum Administration Services team at Redcar and Cleveland College. We are looking for a motivated and organised individual who will contribute to our 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
• Integrity: Consistently open, honest, ethical, fair and genuine
• Empathy: Approachable, caring, understanding and responsive
What you’ll do:
• Provide an administrative support service to the ECAS team at Redcar
• Provide administrative assistance to support the varying needs of College staff
• Operation of the College’s franking machine to process both internal and external post
What we’re looking for:
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Good attention to detail and the ability to multitask
• A desire to pursue a career in administration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is a plus
What we offer:
• Full training and support to gain a recognised qualification in administration
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Real career progression opportunities
• The chance to work in a dynamic and growing company
Why join us?
We are proud that 93% 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 15.7% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• 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
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 9 March 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 helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – 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 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
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