Director of Campus - Rotherham College

RNN Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to teachers pensions scheme

Up to 50 days annual leave per year

Gyms, restaurants and salons access

Staff health & wellbeing and OH

Flexible working hours

Parking at sites

Career development funding

STEM grants up to £6,000

Recruitment Referral Scheme £200 per/1

Job summary

Rotherham College, part of the RNN Group, is seeking a Director of Campus to lead strategic and operational delivery across FE and Higher Education. You will drive curriculum strategy, quality improvements, and learner outcomes while shaping the Group's regional presence.

You will manage four Curriculum Managers, build partnerships with local authorities and employers, and work with the SLT to meet funding targets and expand market share.

Qualifications

• FE leadership track record in curriculum strategy and quality improvement.
• Clear insight into external FE drivers, funding mechanics and regional market needs.
• Strong commercial acumen and external relationship skills.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic growth through forward-thinking curriculum plans aligned to local, regional and national skills agendas.
• Lead quality and operations across Higher Education, apprenticeships, high-needs provision and vulnerable learner groups.
• Line manage four Curriculum Managers and foster a culture of high performance and innovation.
• Build regional partnerships with civic leaders, authorities, employers and community stakeholders.
• Shape the Group vision with the Senior Leadership Team to hit funding targets and expand market share.

Skills

FE Leadership

Curriculum Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Education

Degree (or equivalent relevant vocational qualification)

Recognised Teaching Qualification at level 5 or higher

Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Job description

Director of Campus - Rotherham College (Part of the RNN Group)

Hours; Full time (37hrs per week, all year round)

Duration; Permanent

Salary; £64,003 per annum + benefits

Location; Rotherham College, Rotherham (with occasional travel to other campuses within the RNN Group)

About the Role

Are you an ambitious senior leader ready to shape the future of Further Education in South Yorkshire? As Director of Campus, you will hold total operational and strategic leadership of Rotherham College and University Centre Rotherham (UCR). You will drive educational quality, inspire dedicated teams, and empower learners across the region to reach their full potential.

What You'll Do

• Drive Strategic Growth: Develop forward-thinking curriculum plans that respond directly to local, regional and national skills and stakeholder agendas.
• Lead Quality & Operations: Oversee day-to-day campus operations, ensuring exceptional standards across Higher Education, apprenticeships, high-needs provision, and vulnerable learner groups.
• Inspire Teams: Line manage and mentor four Curriculum Managers, cultivating a culture of high performance, continuous professional development, and innovation.
• Build Regional Partnerships: Serve as a key ambassador, forging strong ties with civic leaders, local authorities, employers, and community stakeholders.
• Shape Group Vision: Work alongside the Senior Leadership Team to hit funding targets, expand market share, and uphold the Group's core values.

What You'll Bring

• FE Leadership Track Record: Proven success in leading curriculum strategy, quality improvement and curriculum change within Further Education.
• Sector Vision: Clear insight into external FE drivers, funding mechanics, and regional market needs.
• Stakeholder Impact: Strong commercial acumen and a collaborative approach to external relationship building.
• Key Qualifications:
• Degree (or equivalent relevant vocational qualification)
• Recognised Teaching Qualification at level 5 or higher
• Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD)

Department Info

You will report directly to the Vice Principal - Curriculum and play a crucial role in achieving corporate objectives as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. You will be responsible for the line management of four Curriculum Managers and work closely with other Directors and senior leaders across the Group.

Our excellent benefits and rewards package:

• Access to teachers pensions scheme
• Up to 50 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Parking available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the levelling up premium payments initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made

What is the RNN Group?

RNN Group's main goal is to be an 'outstanding' education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too.