16 jobs in Education Partnership North East

Expression of Interest: Esports, Digital & Computing EOI

Location: Optional

Salary: £31,375 to £40,912per annum

PostType: Full Time

ClosingDate: Open Until Filled

Reference: EOIESPORTSDIGITAL

Expression of Interest – Programme Lead & Lecturer: Esports & Digital Media

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

Turn Your Industry Experience into an Inspiring Career in Education

Are you passionate about esports, digital media, gaming, streaming, content creation, or live production?

Whether you’re currently working in industry, freelancing, self-employed, recently graduated, already teaching, or looking for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

We are inviting expressions of interest from ambitious and creative individuals interested in joining our outstanding Computing & Digital team at Sunderland College as a Programme Lead & Lecturer in Esports and Digital Media.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of the fastest-growing industries in the world while inspiring the next generation of digital talent.

Flexible Ways to Work

We recognize that talented professionals value flexibility, which is why we are keen to hear from individuals interested in working on a:

Whether you’re looking to build a long-term career in Further Education or want to share your expertise around existing commitments, we’d love to explore opportunities with you.

Why Make the Move into Further Education?

This is more than a teaching role, it’s an opportunity to influence the future of the esports and digital media industries, support learner success, and develop talent for one of the UK’s fastest-evolving sectors.

Based across our Bede Campus Arts Academy and the National Esports Performance Campus in Sunderland city centre, you’ll help deliver exciting programmes across Level 2, Level 3, and Higher Education provision.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Inspire the next generation of esports professionals, streamers, content creators, and digital storytellers
• Shape a future-focused curriculum covering esports performance, live broadcasting, streaming, digital content creation, and media production
• Build strong links with industry partners, esports organisations, and creative media professionals
• Deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences in a rapidly growing sector
• Support learners into Higher Education, employment, entrepreneurship, and digital careers

New to Teaching? We’ll Invest in You

You do not need to be a qualified teacher to get started.

If you have relevant industry experience in esports, gaming, media production, digital content, streaming, sport, or a related creative sector, we can support your move into education with:

• Funded teacher training and qualifications
• Ongoing CPD and industry development opportunities
• Mentoring and support from experienced teaching professionals
• Career progression pathways into leadership and curriculum management

You may also be eligible for:

• Taking Teaching Further (TTF), funded support to retrain as an FE teacher
• Government Targeted Retention Incentive payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teaching roles and subject areas
• (Eligibility varies depending on role and criteria.)

What’s in it for You?

At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we invest in our people and provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth.

• Generous annual leave, 35 to 48 days per year plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension schemes, with employer contributions up to 28.68%
• Flexible and family-friendly working options
• Retail discounts and cashback rewards through our myLifestyle platform
• Dental, eye care, and health cash plans
• Comprehensive wellbeing support for physical, financial, and mental wellbeing
• Free parking on campus

We are passionate about helping our staff grow and succeed.

This opportunity offers pathways to:

• Programme leadership and curriculum management
• Advanced teaching and digital learning expertise
• Cross-college leadership and specialist roles

Who We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience in esports, media production, gaming, digital media, streaming, sport, or a related creative industry
• Knowledge of the esports ecosystem, including competitive gaming, broadcasting, events, or audience engagement
• Experience creating digital content, media production, live streaming, or branded content
• A passion for developing talent and inspiring learners
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organisational skills

Teaching qualifications are welcomed but not essential, if you bring the industry expertise, we’ll support you with the rest.

Interested? Let’s Talk

If you’d like an informal conversation or want to register your interest in future opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

Inspire future creators, share your expertise, and shape the future of esports and digital media at Sunderland College.

Education Partnership North East is looking for a part-time Lecturer in Plumbing to deliver high-quality teaching across various plumbing programs based at our new college campus in Ashington.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant industry background and a teaching qualification or a willingness to obtain one. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, along with a commitment to supporting learners' needs.

Join us to influence the next generation of tradespeople while enjoying generous benefits like a holiday allowance between 35-48 days.

Northumberland College is Ofsted Outstanding and is currently building a multi-million, state of the art, new college campus in Ashington, due to open in 2026. The successful candidate will be based at the new college where a purpose-built construction, housing, advanced manufacturing and engineering centre will be located.

Curriculum spans technical, vocational further and higher education and includes large apprenticeship provision and dedicated centres for young people with SEND.

The College has two main campuses in Ashington, and Ponteland, and as part of the college group Education Partnership Northeast, it also has a significant number of satellite delivery centres across the region.

Served by easy road links, and the new train station in Ashington, when Northumberland College opens its new Department for Education backed campus at Wansbeck Business Park, the college will boast a national trailblazer both in architectural design and operation. This major £52 million+ investment comes on top of the College recently driving £14million into new facilities and resources at its existing sites.

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic plumbing professional who is passionate about developing the next generation of tradespeople. You will be a confident practitioner and an inspiring teacher (or aspiring teacher), committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences and supporting learners to achieve their full potential.

As a proactive and adaptable individual, you will bring a positive, solutions-focused approach and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, helping to shape a curriculum that reflects current industry practice and employer expectations.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Education Partnership North East as a part-time Lecturer in Plumbing. You will deliver high-quality teaching and learning across a range of plumbing programmes, supporting learners from entry level through to advanced study.

Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team, you will play an important role in ensuring that learners develop the technical skills, knowledge and behaviours required to progress into employment or further study.

• Delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in Plumbing
• Planning and developing engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners
• Supporting learner progress, achievement and positive destinations
• Embedding English, maths and employability skills within vocational delivery
• Maintaining safe, professional and industry-standard workshop environments
• Contributing to quality improvement, curriculum development and team activities

• Teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE/Cert Ed) or willingness to work towards
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above

You will demonstrate:

• Relevant industry experience within Plumbing
• Experience of teaching or training (or a strong willingness to develop teaching skills)
• Knowledge of current industry practices and standards
• Ability to motivate, engage and support a diverse range of learners
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and learner wellbeing

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme - depending on role
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.
• Free Gym access available at Bede Campus

At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We know that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams to enhance the education and support we provide to our learners and communities.

We recognise that talented individuals may not always follow a traditional career path and may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a positive contribution, we encourage you to apply.

As a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Member, and with Ofsted Outstanding status across all campuses, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and high‑performing environment where everyone can thrive.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Estates Technician

Location: Any Campus

Salary: £25,949 per annum

Post Type: Full Time

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Reference: EOI-ESTATES

• Opening and securing sites
• Carrying out basic repairs
• Completion of planned preventative maintenance schedules
• Setting up furniture as required
• Removal of litter and waste daily
• Supervision of contractors and visitors

• A driving licence and the ability to travel between sites to cover a shift system between 06:00 and 23:00

• Use of hand tools
• Manual handling
• Record keeping

• Generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays (excluding Term Time Only contracts)
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme (dependent on role 15.7% - 23.68%)
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more
• Dental, eye care & health cash plans
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
• Free parking on most campuses

Education Partnership North East is seeking an Estates Technician to manage site operations across its campuses. The role involves opening and securing sites, basic repairs, and carrying out maintenance schedules.

Ideal candidates will possess a driving licence and the ability to travel between locations as necessary. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, family leave, and access to wellbeing support and discounts.

Expression of Interest - Animal Care & Management HE, Animal/Equine Management and Veterinary Nursing

Location: Any Campus

Salary: £31,375 to £40,912per annum

PostType: Full Time

ContractType: Permanent

ClosingDate: Open Until Filled

Reference: EOI-ANIMAL

Expression of Interest – Animal-Focused Careers at Education Partnership North East (EPNE)

Are you passionate about working with animals and shaping the future of the next generation of animal care professionals?

At Education Partnership North East (EPNE) , we are inviting Expressions of Interest from enthusiastic, committed and experienced individuals who would like to be part of our growing Animal Management and Land-Based provision across Sunderland & Northumberland College.

We are building talent pipelines for a wide range of current and future opportunities and are keen to hear from candidates interested in roles such as:

• Lecturers in Animal Management / Animal Care
• Heads of Department
• Faculty Directors

Whether you are an experienced industry professional looking to move into education, an established lecturer ready for your next leadership opportunity, or a specialist technician passionate about animal welfare and practical learning environments, we would love to hear from you.

We welcome expressions of interest from individuals seeking to work with us on a:

• Full-time basis
• Part-time basis
• Casual basis
• Temporary basis

If you are considering a move into further education but do not yet hold a teaching qualification, that is not a barrier. No prior teaching experience is required. We provide full training and professional development support, including the opportunity to gain your Level 5 teaching qualification while working with us.

Taking Teaching Further & Additional Incentives

If you’re making the move into further education teaching, you may be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme, a funded route designed to support industry professionals to retrain as FE teachers.

In addition, for roles in high-need subjects or regions, you may also benefit from the government’s Targeted Retention Incentive (formerly the “levelling-up premium”) payments. These payments are worth up to £6,000 for eligible teachers in their first five years who are teaching certain shortage subjects.

Please note that eligibility for both TTF and the Targeted Retention Incentive varies by role, subject area and provider, they do not apply to every vacancy.

Find out more about both initiatives through the links below:

As one of the largest and highest-performing college groups in the North East, EPNE is committed to creating an outstanding workplace where our people can thrive.

When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive salaries with annual incremental progression
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent staff development and career progression opportunities
• Funded teacher training and qualification support
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities (role dependent)
• Health and wellbeing support services
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym memberships and staff wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a range of staff benefits and retail discounts
• A collaborative and supportive working culture focused on innovation and student success

We are proud to invest in our people and actively support colleagues at every stage of their career — from entering education for the first time through to progressing into senior leadership roles.

Submit Your Expression of Interest

If you are passionate about animal welfare, education and inspiring the next generation of learners, we encourage you to register your interest in working with us.

By submitting an Expression of Interest, you will be considered for suitable current and future vacancies across our Animal-focused curriculum areas within EPNE.

Join us and play a vital role in delivering outstanding learning experiences that help our students succeed in animal care, management and land-based industries.

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Education Partnership North East is hiring for a part-time teaching post based at Northumberland college’s Kirkley Hall Campus. The role involves delivering high-quality education and ensures exemplary standards in teaching while embracing innovative learning technologies.

Ideal candidates should have any L3 qualification in a relevant subject, with a strong emphasis on collaborative and adaptive learning approaches. Additionally, extensive support to progress and develop professionally is available, along with a generous benefits package including holidays and wellbeing resources.

Agriculture, Engineering and Animal Care

Location: Northumberland

PostType: Part Time

HoursperWeek: 14.8

ContractType: Permanent

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours BST on Thursday 18 June 2026

Reference:

The role is a teaching post and is 0.4 FTE (2 days per week) based at Northumberland college’s Kirkley Hall Campus. The campus provides outstanding resources and development opportunities.

Our Kirkley Hall campus offers an array of industry‑leading teaching facilities, a BIAZA accredited zoo, a commercial farm, equine and canine facilities, and more! As part of this role, you will have the chance to work with cutting edge teaching resources such as our immersive hub, Te Pari cattle and sheep handling systems, and equine simulator. The role includes development opportunities. We are committed to your growth, offering access to teacher training and assessor qualifications.

• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality, sequenced learning through career focused schemes of learning
• Provide an excellent experience to students through exemplary learning, teaching and standards of assessment
• Teach students to high standards using appropriate and varied student‑centred approaches, embracing learning technologies to enhance the student experience.
• Actively engage in reflective practice and contribute to the wider professional development programme.
• Liaise effectively with the wider support team to ensure appropriate and high‑quality academic support is provided as required.
• Participate in college recruitment and marketing events where required.

• L3 qualification or above in a relevant subject
• Level 2 maths grade 4 or above
• Level 2 English grade 4 or above
• Experience of working in the animal industry
• Up to date knowledge of industry standard practice
• Ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues
• Ability to use digital technology to support innovative learning
• Previous experience of working in the FE sector

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme - depending on role
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.
• Free Gym access available at Bede Campus

At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We know that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams to enhance the education and support we provide to our learners and communities.

We recognise that talented individuals may not always follow a traditional career path and may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a positive contribution, we encourage you to apply.

As a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Member, and with Ofsted Outstanding status across all campuses, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and high‑performing environment where everyone can thrive.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.