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Why Work at Southend Adult Community College?
Southend Adult Community College is a small college with a big impact.
As the leading provider of adult education in Southend, we offer an unrivalled range of learning opportunities — from essential skills to professional qualifications, creative arts, wellbeing, and more. We are proud to be an Ofsted ‘Good’ college, Beacon Award winners, and nationally recognised for delivering an exceptional learner experience.
Our reach goes far beyond the classroom. Through strong partnerships with local organisations, charities, and employers, we take learning into the heart of the community — from neighbourhood centres to outreach hubs. Our purpose-built centre in Westcliff supports young people and adults with learning difficulties and disabilities, offering tailored programmes and a nurturing environment.
If you’re passionate about education that transforms lives, you’ll fit right in.
A Place to Thrive
Whether you’re a teacher, learning support assistant, administrator or manager, you’ll find opportunities to grow, collaborate, and make a real difference.
We value creativity, inclusivity, and adaptability — and we’re building a team that reflects the diverse community we serve. With learners ranging from 16 to 80+, no two days are the same.
One of our most exciting areas of growth is the Pathways Programme — a dynamic and fast-expanding provision that supports 16–19-year-olds with routes into employment, further education, and training. Focused on practical skills, personal development, and real-world experience, this programme continues to go from strength to strength, creating new roles and opportunities for passionate staff to make a lasting impact.
Our Values
We live and work by five key values that shape everything we do:
Inclusive – Learners are at the heart of our decisions
Collaborative – We achieve more when we work together
Honest – We act with fairness and accountability
Proud – We take pride in the impact we have
Agile – We respond to the changing needs of our community
Staff Rewards and Benefits
We want our staff to feel valued, supported, and inspired. When you work with us, you’ll benefit from:
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Discounted college courses
Flexible working opportunities
Excellent council pension schemes including:
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
Energie Fitness gym discount
A supportive culture with ongoing CPD and wellbeing support
Join Our Team
Explore our current vacancies and discover how you can be part of something meaningful at Southend Adult Community College.
If you have any questions or need support with your application, our HR team is here to help:
Email: HR@southend-adult.ac.uk