Director of Apprenticeships

 

Main characteristics

Location

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Company

Barnsley College

Salary

£60384/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Education

Job summary

Director of Apprenticeships Barnsley College - Permanent - £60,384 per annum
Barnsley College are seeking a new Director to manage our growing Apprenticeships department. In this role, you will work with external stakeholders, partners and employers to develop our apprenticeship offer, whilst ensuring quality improvement measures are embedded to maintain our Outstanding Ofsted status.
Benefits
First of all, whats in it for you?
* Substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays!)
* Teachers Pension Scheme
* Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
* Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
* Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
* Access to private healthcare as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
* College gym membership with onsite facilities
* Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
* Free on-site parking
* Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
* Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
* Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
* On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
Director of Apprenticeships
Permanent vacancy - 37 hours per week
£60,384 per annum
Our new Director of Apprenticeships will work closely with the Business Development team, external stakeholders and employers to develop our apprenticeship offer; maintaining positive working practices to sustain strong working relationships. You will drive further improvement in achievement rates across the provision, by ensuring quality improvement measures are embedded to guarantee excellent teaching and learning. This will involve leading a team of Apprenticeship Managers to manage and support the performance, efficiency and effectiveness of the wider Apprenticeships department.
Knowledge of Apprenticeship compliance, regulatory and funding frameworks and current standards is a key requirement for the Director of Apprenticeships post. We are looking for significant and demonstrable, successful previous management experience working in Further / Higher Education. If you have a strong commitment to the delivery of excellence in Apprenticeships and have an excellent understanding of the requirements of the sector, please submit your application for review.
Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application. Closing date for applications Sunday 21st January 2024 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children