Patrick Jordan

Tell us how you came to be in your profession at the Etc.:

I have worked at Bede Sixth Form College since 2005. I was hired for maternity cover of A-Level Media Studies. This post was made permanent the following year, where I was also asked to deliver Film Studies.

In 2007, I launched the Music Technology course at the college due to my background in the recording industry. In 2013, I became a manager at the sixth form and was responsible for student recruitment, safeguarding, teaching and learning and the pastoral programme.

In 2022, the opportunity to become College Principal presented itself and I immediately put myself forward for the role which I was successful in securing. In my first year as principal, I oversaw the addition of a £2.4m annex to our existing building allowing the sixth form to accommodate almost 1000 students over the coming years.

What I like best about Etc. as an employer is:

The staff and students are the biggest reason why I have stayed for so long. There is variety in each day and I am surrounded by staff who want to make a difference and students who want to create the best possible opportunities for themselves.

What does ‘Etc.’ mean to you in 3 words:

Approachable, successful and caring.