Our People
At Education Partnership North East, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Across Sunderland College, Northumberland College, Hartlepool Sixth Form College, and EPNE Training, our dedicated staff are not only educators - they are changemakers.
They embody our core values of Courage, Authenticity, Respect, and Excellence, transforming lives through outstanding education, skills, and training. As the top-performing college group in the North East for student achievement (NARTS 2023-24), and rated Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted in 2024, our achievements are driven by the passion of our exceptional team members.
With a clear strategic vision and a future-focused mindset, we continue to tackle inequality and drive regional growth. This is more than just a place to work - it’s a place to lead change.
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 Values and Strategic Plan
We launched our new Strategic Plan and Values 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.
Hear from our strategic plan champions:
As part of the development of our new Strategic Plan for 2025-2030, the voices of our staff, students, partners and stakeholders have been key. Our strategic plan champions share their thoughts on our revised values; courage, authenticity, respect and excellence.
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College updates
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Sunderland College hosts DfE Board meeting
July 9, 2025
Sunderland College recently hosted the latest Improving Education Together (IET) Partnership Board meeting.
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‘Trailblazing’ Ashington Campus begins to take shape
July 8, 2025
Northumberland College’s new Ashington Campus is starting to take shape as the £52 million development enters its next phase.
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North East Colleges take part in Turing Scheme trip of a lifetime
July 8, 2025
Students across North East College Group take part in Turing Scheme trip of a lifetime funded by the UK government.