Meet our people
Our team
There are approximately 1,450 staff employed across the college group. They are dedicated to transforming lives and providing an outstanding experience to students. Every day they inspire young people and adults to achieve their potential, life ambitions and career goals through education and training or make a significant contribution to the success of the college in a support role.
Why work for us?
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.
Our Professional Values
Authentic
We are who we say we are, we do what we say we do.
Respectful
We value the opinion of others and the contribution they make.
Innovative
We work hard to create a
dynamic, forward looking culture.
Ambitious
We are determined to achieve our vision and goals.
College updates
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College submits planning permission for major new campus
December 8, 2023
Planning permission has been submitted by the DfE to build an ambitious & transformational campus for Northumberland College.
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Skills training boost for Northeast to support more people into jobs l...
December 6, 2023
The North East is set to benefit from a huge skills training boost, sharing a £3.6 million grant through the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF).
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Work set to start on HICSA in Sunderland
December 4, 2023
Work has started on a world-class training centre in Sheepfolds.