Head of Academies - Construction

Learning Curve Group; North East; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national training organization in the North East is seeking an inspirational Head of Academies - Construction to lead and drive success across its multiple academies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing leadership, implementing growth strategies, and ensuring high-quality education in trades such as Bricklaying and Carpentry. Strong operational skills, teaching qualifications, and a background in construction delivery are essential. This role includes significant travel between sites and offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Buy & sell an additional 5 days

Length of service annual leave increments

Healthcare Scheme

Home & Tech schemes

Enhanced Family Leave

Paid Volunteer day

Early Finish Fridays

Student / Teacher Discount

Uniform

Electric car charging points

Free fruit, coffee and tea

On-site shower

Prayer room

Qualifications

• Excellent communication at all levels.
• Self-motivated decision maker.
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure.
• Good people skills for developing relationships.
• Ability to prioritise and plan workload.
• Experience driving high standards of teaching and learning.
• Strong background in construction delivery.

Responsibilities

• Drive passion and success in the Academy.
• Provide inspirational leadership to the team.
• Contribute to strategic development plans.
• Implement strategies for growth in Academy provision.
• Monitor and manage learner recruitment and success.
• Manage budgeted revenue requirements.
• Develop staff to maintain high standards.
• Build strong networks with employers and funding agencies.
• Promote Academy brand and offerings.

Skills

Excellent communication at all levels

Self-motivated decision maker

Adaptable and able to work under pressure

Good people skills

Ability to prioritise and plan workload

Experience driving high standards of teaching and learning

Relevant teaching qualifications

Strong background in construction delivery

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

Job Details: Head of Academies - Construction

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Vacancy No: VN5448

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

Working days & times: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00 (travel required for the role)

Description

Learning Curve Group is a national training and education specialist. We work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values centred around our learners and impact over 100,000 of them every year. Our ‘Purple People’ – the dedicated and passionate people of LCG – help us deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to ‘transform lives through learning’.

Role Information

We are looking for an inspirational leader to join Learning Curve Group as Head of Academies - Construction. Our Construction Academies division is made up of three academies based in the North East at Middlesbrough & Sunderland and one in Exeter. Whilst you will spend a significant amount of time based in the North East, you will be required to travel to Exeter on a regular monthly basis, which will include some overnight stays.

About the Role

We specialise in a range of trades including Bricklaying, Plastering, Carpentry & Joinery, Painting & Decorating, and Multi‑Skill qualifications. Following significant investment in our newly equipped Sunderland skills academy, we now offer commercial provision in Green Energy Source heating as well as solar and charger installation and electrical and plumbing upskilling courses. Our provision varies from short & long courses to apprenticeships and study programmes, where learners receive experience of trading within a fully working workshop.

As Head of Academies, you will drive passion and success through the academy and be responsible for providing inspirational leadership to the Construction Academy team while driving Learning Curve Group’s strategy for our Academies Division, ensuring a high‑quality learning experience for our learners. You will support strategic growth plans for the provision, maximising opportunities across all three sites.

Duties

• Significantly contribute to our strategic development plan, which sets out the vision and key targets for growth within our Academies.
• Implement our strategic development plan to grow and develop Academy provision in key sectors based on employer demand, LMI research and intelligence gathering.
• Identify and implement ongoing changes to delivery and employer relationships needed to support ASF programmes, study programmes, traineeships and 19+ AEB/Loans.
• Monitor and manage learner recruitment, success and progression in line with budgeted revenue requirements.
• Ensure delivery is cost effective with monitoring and management of budgeted expenditure.
• Manage day‑to‑day reporting of KPI’s and develop procedures and documentation for the employer and learner journey for all Academy provision.
• Liaise with the MIS team to produce reports including analysis of KPI’s for relevant teams.
• Develop and manage Academy staff, ensuring provision is maintained to a high standard and fully staffed across all sites.
• Effectively manage team performance and address underperformance through robust and timely review.
• Develop, review and revise curriculum delivery materials to support current and new programmes.
• Build strong networks with employers, funding agencies, schools, local councils, DWP, JCP, etc., to identify and maximise funding opportunities.
• Contribute to research to identify new employer needs and products.
• Contribute to a marketing strategy to support growth and maintain our reputation as an employer‑responsive provider.
• Liaise with other delivery teams regarding contract requirements and engagement for funded provision.
• Respond to changes in relevant funding models and develop cost‑ed delivery models where necessary.
• Develop the Academy brand and promote our offering to schools, parents, young people and businesses.
• Work collaboratively with the Quality team to monitor and manage all Academy provision, including performance management and audit compliance.
• Develop the Academies Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) with associated teams, leading to Self‑Assessment Report compilation that contributes to company targets.
• Implement and comply with Company’s Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Data Protection Act and Health and Safety policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Undertake professional development activities for Academy staff.
• Act in line with company values and expected behaviours.
• Promote equal opportunities and recognize diversity throughout the company.
• Comply with Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety policies.
• Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice and guidance as part of everyday role.

Essential Criteria

• Excellent communication at all levels.
• Self‑motivated decision maker.
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure with strong attention to detail.
• Good people skills for developing relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to prioritise and plan workload to achieve KPIs.
• Experience driving high standards of teaching and learning.
• Relevant teaching qualifications and experience delivering a variety of delivery models.
• Strong background in construction delivery.

Working Flexibly

If the working hours, days or times do not quite meet your needs, please contact us to discuss flexibility.

Why work for Learning Curve Group?

We have been listed as a top 100 company to work for in 2023 and offer many benefits.

• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & sell an additional 5 days each year
• Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years
• Healthcare Scheme
• Home & Tech schemes
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Paid Volunteer day each year
• Early Finish Fridays on the last Friday of every month
• Student / Teacher Discount
• Uniform

Head Office Perks

• Electric car charging points
• Free fruit, coffee and tea
• On‑site shower
• Prayer room on request or nearest places of worship

Equal Opportunities

You’re unique – and we love that about you. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Halo Code

Learning Curve Group stands against hair discrimination and encourages Afro‑hairstyles, including afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves and wraps.

Recruitment Checks

We are committed to safeguarding learners. Successful applicants will provide references, prove eligibility to work in the UK, and may be subject to adverse media checks, DBS checks and disclosure of previous convictions. A conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate unless they are barred from working with children or adults. We follow a risk assessment process to understand the context and relevance of any convictions.

For more information or to discuss this role, contact our recruitment team at 01388 777129 or email [e-mail].