Staff Testimonials
See what our staff say about working at South Staffordshire College.
Name: Adam Cross
Job role: Programme leader for games and e-sports at Lichfield College
Hear from Adam about his experience of applying and starting a new job with us at SSC and the reasons why he thinks you should apply for a job with us too.
Name: Ali Hanson
Job role: Learner Services Manager
I personally found school difficult and did not, for one minute, believe that I would seek a career in education. However, my life circumstances had changed, and I was looking for a role that fitted in with family commitments, which meant that I could only work within term time hours. I had been volunteering in a primary school and this experience led to me join the College as a Learning Support Assistant/Art Technician in September 2000.
Through a joint project with Aimhigher in 2004 I progressed to the role of mentor and was tasked to set up a pastoral mentoring service for students, and later became a Student Liaison Officer involved in national priorities. The mentoring service remains to this day where we have mentors supporting our students across all our campus sites. I am extremely proud of the work they do as they change lives and futures every day.
In 2010, I became a manager for the first time and over the years managed several teams including safeguarding & mentoring, learner experience, engagement, enrichment, careers, Learner Services HUBS/receptions, work experience, college catering facilities, mental health and personal development. Throughout this time, I was able to gain qualifications and attend training to support me on my journey.
More recently I became the College’s Deputy Safeguarding Lead, alongside being a member of the College Leadership Team and retaining oversight on the Learner Services department.
Through the ongoing support of the College, I was diagnosed officially with dyslexia later on in life, but it hasn’t stopped me being able to pursue a successful career, as dyslexic thinking can be a real asset to a team.
I love Further Education and the difference it makes to people’s lives. Often a person’s school experience can put them off education, but we are able to work with those students and show them they can have a fulfilling and rewarding career.