Head of Learning

Chichester College Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant further education college in Worthing is seeking a Head of Learning to lead and inspire educational programmes. The successful candidate will drive high standards of teaching and learning while shaping the strategic growth of the curriculum. Responsibilities include managing staff and resources, fostering quality improvement, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. This role offers a competitive salary and a fantastic range of staff benefits, including annual leave, pension schemes, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Teachers Pension Scheme

40 days annual leave

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading educational programmes.
• Strong understanding of curriculum development.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing learning area and ensure student success.
• Drive high standards of teaching and learning.
• Shape strategic growth of the curriculum.
• Champion quality improvement and foster collaboration.
• Build relationships with schools and employers.
• Manage staff, resources, and budgets effectively.

Job description

Head of Learning [Ref: WC7771]

£56,552 - £61,803 per annum

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Lead. Inspire. Transform.

Are you ready to lead learning in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Our vibrant Worthing campus offers an incredible mix of programmes, including Levels 1-4, A levels, Vocational Qualifications, T Levels, Apprenticeships, Adult Learning, and ESOL. We’re proud to have a thriving Sports Academy and an International Programme attracting learners from across the South of England and over 20 different countries, studying A Levels, Level 3 Vocational courses, and IELTS.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing learning area, ensuring outstanding student success and exceptional staff and customer satisfaction.
• Drive high standards of teaching, learning and assessment, delivering excellent achievement, progression and value-added outcomes.
• Shape the strategic growth of the curriculum, developing innovative provision to meet the needs of learners, employers and the community.
• Champion quality improvement and continuous development, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Build strong relationships with schools, employers and stakeholders, promoting the college’s reputation and impact.
• Manage staff, resources and budgets effectively, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with college values and policies.

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact—leading change, inspiring teams, and driving success across a diverse and ambitious curriculum. If this sounds like the role you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to welcome you for a tour of our fantastic campus and show you what makes us unique.

Staff Benefits

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

• Teachers Pension Scheme – the Group contributes 28.68% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 40 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes – including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies – including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave (dependent on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities – including ‘back to industry’ days, the Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship for unqualified teaching staff and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• And much more – check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today and be part of something extraordinary!

Closing date: 19 January 2026

Interview date: w/c 26 January 2026

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