Head of School for Professional & Academic Studies

Warwickshire College Group; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement

Carer’s Leave

Leadership training

Wellbeing support

Health cash plan

Discounted courses

Cycle to work

On-site gym

Hair and beauty discounts

Will writing service

Free parking on-site

Job summary

Warwickshire College Group in Royal Leamington Spa invites applications for the role of Head of School for Academic & Professional Studies. You will provide strategic leadership across a diverse curriculum portfolio and shape learner success.

You will lead curriculum development, quality assurance and innovation, while driving employer engagement and partnerships with universities and external stakeholders. The post requires DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a school or college setting.
• Experience with curriculum development and quality assurance.
• Ability to manage budgets and engage with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the school.
• Oversee curriculum development, quality assurance and delivery.
• Improve student experience and outcomes.
• Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Engage with employers and industry partnerships.
• Manage financial resources and budgets.
• Lead staff development and performance.
• Champion development and innovation within the curriculum.

Skills

Teaching skills

Leadership Skills

Admin Skills

IT Skills

Reporting Skills

Job description

Head of School for Professional & Academic Studies

Warwickshire College Group, Warwick New Road, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5JE

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Teaching skills
• Leadership Skills
• Admin Skills
• IT Skills
• Reporting Skills

What the college offers its staff

When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:

• Generous leave entitlement plus up to four free College Closure days a year
• WCG offers all employees who are carers the option to request a period of Carer’s Leave that is equal to their usual working week, paid at their normal pay.
• Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers.
• Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG.
• The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield.
• Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site gym
• Discounted hair and beauty treatments in our College salons.
• Free will writing service.
• Free car parking on-site.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

This is an exciting time to join Warwickshire College Group. As Head of School for Academic & Professional Studies, you will have the opportunity to shape a diverse curriculum portfolio, influence strategic developments, lead talented teams and make a meaningful impact on learner success.

Whether you are an experienced Head of Department, Curriculum Manager or existing senior curriculum leader, this role provides an excellent opportunity to broaden your leadership experience within one of the region's leading college groups.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific

place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

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ROLE SUMMARY

The Head of School for Academic & Professional Studies will provide strategic leadership and direction for a diverse and ambitious curriculum portfolio, ensuring the School delivers outstanding educational provision aligned to the goals, values and strategic priorities of Warwickshire College Group.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced curriculum leader to shape the future of Academic and Professional Studies provision, leading innovation, driving curriculum growth and securing excellent learner outcomes across a broad range of programmes.

The postholder will lead the continued development of a high-performing and inclusive school culture, enabling staff and students to thrive whilst ensuring the curriculum remains responsive to local, regional and national skills priorities.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Group, employers, universities and key stakeholders, the Head of School will champion excellence in teaching, learning and assessment, whilst ensuring strong financial performance, effective people leadership and a relentless focus on continuous improvement.

Whilst working within the Group's core values and commitment to continuous improvement, the postholder will lead the curriculum area to meet and exceed College KPIs, delivering positive outcomes for learners, employers and the wider community.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Leadership and Strategic Direction
2. Curriculum Development, Quality, and Delivery
3. Student Experience and Outcomes
4. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
5. Employer Engagement and Industry Partnerships
6. Financial Management and Resource Allocation
7. Staff Management and Development
8. Leadership of the School’s Development and Innovation

ROLE-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and develop the A Levels Programme
• Manage and develop Access to HE
• Grow the FE Business provision
• Manage the IT & Computing provision across FE, HE and WBL
• Manage the Professional courses which includes AAT
• Ensure that the school is at the forefront of technological innovations in education, integrating digital tools and resources into teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Promote the school’s achievements through various communication channels, including social media, marketing materials, and external events.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and students.
• Deep understanding of curriculum design, quality assurance, and teaching methodologies.
• Proven ability to use data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong financial management skills, with experience managing budgets and identifying funding opportunities.
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Innovative and future-focused approach to educational leadership.

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

ESSENTIAL ATTAINMENTS

• Educated to Level 3 or 4
• Willing to work towards Internal Verification Award.
• Willing to work towards Teacher Qualified Status

DESIRABLE ATTAINMENTS

• Qualification in management.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.