Head of Adult Skills and Higher Education
Job Posted: 19 December 2024
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: £45,782.00 to £54,642.00 depending on experience
- Industries: Education Miscellaneous Public Sector
Exciting Opportunity: Head of Adult Skills and Higher Education
£45,782.00 to £54,642.00 depending on experience
39 hours per week
35 days annual leave
Are you a visionary leader passionate about driving excellence in adult skills and higher education? Do you thrive on inspiring change and shaping futures? If so, we want you to join our team!
About the Role:
As the Head of Adult Skills and Higher Education, you'll develop and grow our departments, ensuring outstanding teaching, learning, and business performance. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll help drive strategic growth, design relevant curriculums, and develop innovative partnerships with higher education institutes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop a cutting-edge curriculum aligned with local needs and industry trends.
• Collaborate with external partners to maximise opportunities and impact.
• Lead quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance and excellence in teaching.
• Drive cultural transformation, empowering teams to deliver outstanding performance.
• Oversee KPIs, including attendance, retention, and achievement rates, ensuring continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For:
• Proven leadership in Adult, Higher, or Further Education sectors.
• Experience working with frameworks like Ofsted and awarding bodies.
• A track record of delivering performance improvements and leading change.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and influence policy effectively.
• Exceptional team-building and motivational skills to inspire positive change.
Why Join Us?
• Be at the forefront of educational innovation and community impact.
• Collaborate with dynamic teams to shape the future of adult and higher education.
• Enjoy a supportive and forward-thinking workplace that values your expertise.
What we can offer
Employees at the Isle of Wight College enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that enhances their work-life balance and wellbeing. Staff are entitled to 35 days of annual leave in addition to bank holidays, and benefit from a Christmas Shutdown Holiday Allowance. The college offers an excellent pension scheme under the Local Government Scheme, providing long-term financial security.
For those keen on environmental sustainability and fitness, there’s a Cycle to Work Scheme. Employees also enjoy Wightlink discounts for travel, discounted treatments in the Hair and Beauty departments, and free access to the on-site gym. Convenience is provided with free onsite parking, and the campus boasts an on-site Starbucks & Restaurant for all your refreshment needs.
Health and wellbeing are taken seriously, with an Eye Care Scheme for Display Screen Equipment users, access to the Public Benefit Scheme (Kaarp), and additional Maternity/Adoption and Sickness Benefit Schemes. The college also provides Free Counselling and Wellbeing Support, ensuring employees have access to mental health resources.
Professional growth is encouraged through CPD days, offering opportunities for mentorship and coaching, including staff development days. The college also promotes a healthy work environment with Well-being days & activities, ensuring that staff wellbeing is a priority.
To join us here at The Isle of Wight College hit ‘Apply’ now! You can also forward your CV to [email protected]
We will be shortlisting for the role 8th & 9th January 2025 and interviews will be held 14th January 2024.
Please be aware that the Isle of Wight College may close the vacancy earlier than anticipated if a sufficient number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your CV promptly.
Note: We are closed during the Christmas break from Friday 20th December and will return on the 6th of January 2025. This does mean we will not be responding to any applications or queries until our return.
The Isle of Wight College
Here at the Isle of Wight College, we are not just an educational institution; we are a cornerstone of the community on the beautiful Isle of Wight. With a legacy of excellence dating back to 1951, our college has flourished into a modern beacon of learning, inclusivity, and innovation. Recognised as 'Good' by Ofsted and holding the prestigious Beacon College status, we are committed to providing first-class facilities and teaching. Our campus in Newport is a hub of activity and growth, and our facility at Whippingham is renowned Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advanced Manufacturing, and Marine (CECAMM). As part of the South Coast Institute of Technology, we are at the forefront of delivering industry-driven courses that address skills gaps and contribute to the economic growth of the region. We are proud of our amazing team of staff who are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive and dynamic learning environment. As we continue to expand with new builds and state-of-the-art facilities, we invite you to become part of our journey in shaping the future of education and the community we serve here on the Island. Discover a fulfilling career at the Isle of Wight College, where your work will have a lasting impact on the lives of our students and the vibrancy of our island.
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