Director of Inclusion

AoC Executive Recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Barnsley is looking for a Director of Inclusion to join their Senior Management Team. This role will focus on reducing educational barriers, promoting equity, and enhancing outcomes for students. Responsibilities include developing strategic objectives, coaching heads of department, and ensuring the college's growth and viability. The ideal candidate should possess vision, skills, and enthusiasm to impact educational success significantly. You will also be expected to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Qualifications

• Vision, skills, expertise, and enthusiasm to make a difference in education.
• Ability to reduce educational barriers and promote equity for all students.

Responsibilities

• Reduce educational barriers and promote equity for all students.
• Improve outcomes across the learner population.
• Support the development and delivery of strategic objectives.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management for department heads.

Job description

About Barnsley College

Barnsley College is a large tertiary College serving the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough and surrounding areas in South Yorkshire. The College is the main provider of post-16 education in the borough and plays a vital role within the Yorkshire and Humber region.

At Barnsley College, we are committed to putting the needs of our students first and fostering a positive working environment across all campuses. The College operates commercial facilities alongside everyday teaching and is guided by a vision, purpose, values, and strategic priorities that inspire learners and transform lives. We encourage all staff and students to dream big and strive for excellence, creating a culture that truly impacts student aspirations.

Role Overview

The Director of Inclusion will report to the Vice Principal, Curriculum & Student Experience and will be a member of the Senior Management Team. The role focuses on reducing barriers, promoting equity, and improving outcomes for all learners. You will support the development and delivery of strategic objectives and associated action plans that secure the college’s future viability, growth, and development. Additionally, you will provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management for heads of department.

Responsibilities

• Reduce educational barriers and promote equity for all students.
• Improve outcomes across the learner population.
• Support the development and delivery of strategic objectives and associated action plans.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management for department heads.

Qualifications & Expectations

If you believe that you have the vision, skills, expertise, and enthusiasm to make a difference and help us realise our ambitions, we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of 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.

Closing Date

We reserve the right to extend the closing date of the advert should we receive a sufficient level of interest.