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Gateshead College is a dynamic and forward thinking further education college educating more than 12,000 students a year on full, part-time and higher education courses.

We believe that people should have equality of access to our services, facilities, premises and employment opportunities. Gateshead College is a busy place, not only for students but also for its 800 staff.

The College offers a stimulating work environment, across four world class campuses, with everyone working towards one goal: to attain, maintain and assist our student population.

We offer a wide variety of employment opportunities across the curriculum and in our support functions.

You can use our e-apply system to search and apply for jobs online. You will be asked to register when you apply so you can save your progress and come back to complete the form later.

We believe your experience of Gateshead College as an employee starts from the moment you apply - and we want to make it a really good one.

Online applications

Almost every vacancy at Gateshead College can be found on our website.

This is our preferred way to receive your application.  It's the quickest, cheapest, and greenest method. To search and apply for jobs online, please click here. 

Please don't send us a hard copy in the post if you've already applied online. If you need to contact us regarding your application please telephone 0191 490 2357 (24 hours) or minicom 0191 490 1477.

You may also wish to visit our college publications page which has useful documents which may help your application.

Closing times, unless otherwise specified within the advert, are at midnight on the closing date. Any applications received after the closing date cannot be considered.

Acknowledgement of receipt of your online application will be sent out automatically to you by email once the system registers your application.

Short listing is carried out by members of the interview panel and is based on an assessment of the information you have provided on your application form against criteria defined on the personnel specification.  Candidates who most fully meet the criteria for the job will be shortlisted.

Interviews at the College, as well as giving you an opportunity to see what it is like to work here, will give you a fair opportunity to show us your stuff!

As part of our Equal Opportunities Policy, all interview panels will normally consist of at least three people and will include both men and women.

You may be asked to take a test during your selection process, but you will be told beforehand if there will be a test involved. It may be:

• Delivering a presentation
• Delivering a lesson
• Answering questions on a case study
• Accuracy/numeracy/IT tests.

It really depends on the job you want.

We will keep you informed of how your application is progressing via email. Please keep a regular check on your inbox!

For information on how to get to our campuses for your interview visit our find us page.

Offers of appointment are conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references, medical clearance, verification of qualifications, satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau checks and verification of eligibility for working in the UK.

Good luck with your application!

Our rewards don't just come in the form of the usual benefits - though you get plenty of those:

• Competitive salary
• Between 25 and 35 days holiday (depending on your type of role), 47 days for Lecturing positions
• Contributory final salary pension scheme
• Life assurance for pension scheme members
• Flexible working
• Hair & Beauty salon discounts
• Free parking
• Free membership for our on site gym
• 5% discount at our brand new travel agency, BQ Travel
• Cycle scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes for Go North East and Metro travel

There are also a number of other things that make working here distinctly Gateshead College:

• A bright, refreshing work environment in new, state-of-the-art facilities
• A clear, positive vision and core values
• Excellence is at the heart of everything we do
• We are a responsible and green College, committed to saving the environment
• Commitment to training and development for all
• A brand that looks good on your CV
• As a member of staff you may also win one of our coveted Staff Oscars. Each year staff are asked to nominate colleagues who they feel really embody our values and the winners are announced at our annual staff conference - this year's winners were awarded their prizes at a glitzy ceremony at the Hilton NewcastleGateshead.

Continuing professional development, career progression and continuous improvement are actively encouraged at all levels, as are communication, consultation and participation in decision making.

The Skills Pledge is a voluntary, public commitment by organisations to support employees in developing their basic skills and work towards relevant, valuable qualifications. Gateshead College made their commitment to the Skills Pledge recently at Gateshead Council Old Town Hall.

To view the pledge, click here.