Skills Coach; Maternity Cover

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Contractual hours 18.5

Basis Part time

Package Maternity cover

Job category/type Support

Date posted 01/10/2026

Job reference REQ
0001745

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 Inner summit- 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.

We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work.  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 14.2% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• 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…