Stockport College

Stockport College is the largest educational establishment in the area with over 4,000 learners and 350 staff. We’re dedicated to delivering innovative, inspirational education to help school leavers, adults and apprentices achieve their career goals. From beginner to degree level, our courses take place in a vibrant, multicultural learning environment that boasts some of the best teaching and extra-curricular facilities in the country. We recognise and value the cultural, social and ethnic diversity of all our students and staff, treating everyone with respect and dignity to create a positive learning and working environment for all.

Stockport College has a distinctive, prestigious, high-quality curriculum offer. Our learners will develop good literacy and numeracy alongside an essential set of digital skills to succeed in the modern workplace. Our technical options are world-class and prepare individuals for skilled employment which requires knowledge and practical skills valued by industry. We pride ourselves in looking after all of our students, and treat every single one as an individual. We hope you will find us a welcoming and friendly place to be.

We provide education and training in a range of vocational occupations such as art and design, hair and beauty, bricklaying, plastering, plumbing and many other construction trades. We have specialist motor vehicle and engineering workshops and facilities for health and social care, computing, science, and sport. Whatever career you have in mind, Stockport College has a technical and vocational route available for you. You will gain the skills required to be successful and gain employment. Many of our occupational areas are in high demand subjects with national skills shortages which mean if you get the right skills you will never be out of a job. Construction trades such as brickwork, electrical, plumbing, gas, plastering, painting and decorating are good examples and are based in the best facility in the North West, if not the country. Our Values: We will achieve this by:

• Creating the best possible learner experience
• Supporting staff, and offering rewarding careers
• Striving for the highest professional standards
• Being open, fair and transparent
• Listening to and acting upon learner feedback
• Supporting each other through team work

We’re committed to equality and diversity standards for all. We strive to create an environment in which people treat each other with mutual respect. This means that regardless of age, disability, family responsibility, marital status, race, colour, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, transgender, sexual orientation, trade union activity or unrelated criminal convictions, we are all the same. We respect and celebrate the diversity within our community and are committed to providing an environment which ensures that all students and staff are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to equality for all, widening participation for disabled students and ensuring that all have access to a high quality learning experience.