Your Development

Build your future with us

At Trafford & Stockport College Group, we believe in careers, not jobs.

We invest in our people at every stage – from those starting out, to experienced leaders – helping you build confidence, develop your skills and progress your career in a way that works for you.

Through structured development, tailored support and real opportunities to grow, you’ll be empowered to achieve your potential and make a meaningful difference.

Your career, your progression

We’re committed to helping you build a long-term career, not just find your next role.

Across our group, you’ll have opportunities to:

Progress within your current role
Move across departments and campuses
Take on new challenges and responsibilities
Develop at your own pace, with the right support

With clear pathways and a strong focus on internal progression, we help you take your next step with confidence.

Develop your skills

We treat development as part of everyday working life - not something separate from it.

You’ll benefit from:

Access to structured training and professional development
Opportunities to gain new skills and qualifications
Continuous learning embedded into your role
Support to improve and grow over time
Coaching and mentoring support
Career planning tools to help shape your progression
Funded qualifications and dedicated training time
Access to development schemes such as Pathway+

Your development as a teacher

We invest in teachers properly - supporting you from day one and throughout your career.

Passport to TLA

Structured, mentored support for new teachers
Coaching-based lesson visits
Tailored CPD based on individual need
A supported transition into teaching

Alongside this, you’ll benefit from:

A clear, research-informed Teaching and Learning Framework
A protected, high-quality CPD programme, including weekly CPD and Teaching & Learning Development Days
Opportunities to trial and embed new teaching approaches
Individual coaching focused on improving outcomes for learners

We take a professional approach to teaching - giving you the support, time and development needed to continuously improve your practice.

Leadership and future leaders

We are committed to developing confident, capable leaders at every level.

Our structured programmes support progression into leadership and strengthen leadership practice across the organisation.

Passport to Leadership
Develops confident, effective managers who can lead people and performance, supporting progression into management roles.

Accelerate Programme
Designed for Programme Leaders, focusing on leading teams, managing performance and driving improvement through practical leadership development.

Directors’ Development Programme
A six-month programme delivered in partnership with FE Associates, supporting the transition to strategic leadership. It strengthens accountability, collaboration and curriculum quality to drive sustained improvement and positive learner outcomes.

We actively invest in future leaders - giving you the tools, experience and support to take the next step.

A culture of continuous improvement

Our partnership with The Pacific Institute supports a culture where everyone is encouraged to grow.

Thought Patterns for High Performance
Available to all colleagues, this programme develops self-belief, resilience and personal ownership. It explores how mindset shapes behaviour and performance, helping you perform at your best and positively impact learners.

This approach underpins how we work - creating an environment where you can develop the mindset and skills to succeed.

Make a difference

Working here means being part of something bigger.

Whatever your role, you’ll contribute to: