Our people are dedicated to transforming lives and providing an outstanding experience to students.
Every day our staff inspire young people and adults to achieve their potential, life ambitions and career goals through education and training, or provide an essential support service that contributes to the success of the organisation.
Find out more about how we attract, develop and retain our staff, in our People Plan.
We launched a three-year transformation process to shape and embed culture and values, clarity of vision and strategy across Education Partnership North East.
We have a culture of strong values, which are embedded in every part of the organisation. They support staff to be the best they can be. Our people make us who we are. Our values are:
Excellent holiday entitlement and family-friendly working policies to encourage a good work-life balance.
Staff discount at all commercial businesses at the college including a state-of-the-art gym, City Bistro restaurant, hair and beauty salons and travel agency.
As part of a larger college group there is an increased opportunity for staff careers and progression.
Aspire leadership programme open to staff at all levels of the organisation encourages, nurtures and mentors the college's leaders of the future.
The college embraces diversity and has a staff network group for LGBTQ+.
Annual staff awards recognise the excellence, dedication and innovation of individual staff and teams.
A Wellbeing Action Group delivers campaigns and initiatives to staff including Pilates and Clubbersize classes, resilience training and Mental Health Motivation Pedometer Challenges.
A culture of strong values that are embedded in every part of the organisation.
March 13, 2025
Education Partnership North East (EPNE)’s Sports Academies have added to their impressive list of successes at a national level.
February 20, 2025
Education Partnership North East (EPNE) recently hosted a high-profile Skills Scoping visit and roundtable at Sunderland College.
February 18, 2025
Construction of Northumberland College’s £52m+ Ashington Campus has begun after receiving full approval from the Department for Education.