Further Education Director

Doncaster College; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Scunthorpe is seeking a Further Education Director to lead their Digital, Creative and Visual Arts curriculum. This role involves strategic leadership and managing high standards of teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will have substantial management experience in a Further Education setting, a proven track record in curriculum innovation, and a strong focus on quality assurance. A competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution

35 Bookable annual leave days

Professional development opportunities

Access to same-day GP appointments

On-site gym

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a substantial management position within a Further Education environment.
• Proven success in leading and managing teaching and support staff teams.
• Demonstrable experience of curriculum innovation and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage curriculum areas to ensure a high-quality, coherent and relevant offer.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Set and achieve ambitious targets for student outcomes and progression.

Skills

Curriculum innovation

Leadership

Quality assurance

Education

Qualified to Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

The vacancy

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for education and innovation? DN Colleges Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced Further Education Director to lead our Digital, Creative and Visual Arts curriculum. This is a strategic role, ideal for someone who thrives on driving excellence, inspiring teams, and shaping the future of further education.

About The Role

You will provide strategic leadership and direction across curriculum areas, ensuring high standards, outstanding teaching and learning, and a responsive curriculum that meets the needs of students, employers, and the wider community. You will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, influencing college-wide priorities and contributing to the delivery of our strategic plan.

Essential Criteria

• Significant experience in a substantial management position within a Further Education environment.
• Proven success in leading and managing teaching and support staff teams.
• Demonstrable experience of curriculum innovation and improvement.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance processes and data analysis.
• Qualified to Level 5 or equivalent, with curriculum knowledge in at least one relevant area (particularly Digital).
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage curriculum areas to ensure a high-quality, coherent and relevant offer.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Set and achieve ambitious targets for student outcomes and progression.
• Embed English and Maths across the curriculum and promote achievement.
• Ensure effective quality assurance and improvement processes.
• Represent the College externally and build strategic partnerships.
• Lead business planning, resource management and budget control.
• Develop and support managers to lead high-performing teams.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, equality, and safeguarding across all areas.
  
  

Why join us?

• Competitive salary
• Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution
• 35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.
  
  

Additional Information

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Closing date: 22nd September 2025

Interview date: 10th October 2025

Interested? Click 'Apply Now!'

For further information about the role, please contact [e-mail].

Lead with purpose. Inspire with impact. Shape the future of education.

About Us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.



Ambition

To achieve the highest standards.





Support

A caring, safe and inclusive environment.





Partnership

Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.





Innovation

We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.





Responsibility

We take individual and collective responsibility.





Equality

We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.