PUBLIC SERVICES.

If you’re inspired by our front line workers and want a job where no two days are the same, a career in public services could be for you, whether it’s in the Armed Forces, Fire Brigade or the Police. These services all play a vital role in society and if you choose to work on the front line you’ll be supporting and protecting both our country and the people who live there. 

Our courses are designed to prep you for a career working in a public service. Packed with real world experiences, they’ll help you to develop the leadership, problem solving, communication, decision making and teamwork skills which are vital in these fast-paced workplaces. Plus, you’ll hear first-hand what the real world of work is like from guest speakers and former forces and public service professionals who make up our teaching team. 

You’ll build specialist knowledge relevant to your chosen service, take part in work experience with one of our employer partners and enjoy field trips to test your skills.

 

Why study with us? 

  • Take part in a challenging work experience residential at Catterick Garrison and test your skills and abilities alongside your class mates.  
  • Work as part of the Charity Veterans at Ease team undertaking valuable work in the local community. 
  • Hear real life experiences from our ex-forces and public service professionals teaching team. 

Our employer partners

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Northumbria Police Logo
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Meet Caroline

Caroline is an identical twin, with twin brothers as well. One of her brothers was the assistant editor on Games of Thrones.

Caroline, Head of Department

Caroline Fitzgerald
Caroline Fitzgerald

Meet Ellie

“I’ve had lots of opportunities to get hands on experience and my favourite part of the course has been the fitness tests as it’s prepared us for jobs in this industry.”

Ellie, Student

Ellie Kennedy
Ellie Kennedy

Meet Caroline

Caroline is an identical twin, with twin brothers as well. One of her brothers was the assistant editor on Games of Thrones.

Caroline, Head of Department

Caroline Fitzgerald
Caroline Fitzgerald

Meet Ellie

“I’ve had lots of opportunities to get hands on experience and my favourite part of the course has been the fitness tests as it’s prepared us for jobs in this industry.”

Ellie, Student

Ellie Kennedy
Ellie Kennedy
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Employment Edge.

We promise you a top quality education with real world skills that will help you in life as well as in work. We call this education with employment edge.

Industry first.
Course content shaped with employers so you leave with the skills they need and the know how to hit the ground running.
Confidence & Qualifications.
Together we’ll build your character as well as your skills.
Education with you, not to you.
A personalised career plan just for you, from day one.
Quality learning spaces.
Multi million pound kit and equipment matching that found in industry.

School Leaver Course Guide 2025/2026

View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.

Gateshead College School Leavers guide for 2025 - 2026