Director of Curriculum - Apprenticeships and Skills

This is an exciting opportunity to join Southport College as the Director of Curriculum - Apprenticeships and Skills, where you'll lead a dynamic team in driving apprenticeship performance and growth while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. 

Reporting to the Deputy Principal, you will spearhead the development of an innovative curriculum aligned with local and national skills needs. Your remit includes strategic management and operational oversight of the College campus, encompassing line-management of the Curriculum teams, resource management, and the implementation and monitoring of quality processes to optimise curriculum team performance. As a key leader, you will also be accountable for achieving all financial and performance related KPIs. 

The ideal candidate will possess extensive teaching experience, preferably in the Apprenticeship curriculum area, coupled with a proven track record of managing apprenticeship departments or large programme areas. Strong resource management skills are also essential.

The benefits of working for Southport College

At Southport College we value our staff and the contribution that everyone makes to the success of our College. For this reason, we offer fantastic support for all staff and staff development is encouraged throughout all departments. We offer a family friendly environment and support our staff so that they get the best out of their job and their time here. 

Many of the team have been here for many years, growing with us and progressing on to new challenges and roles. With mentoring available for all new starters, a free counselling service for all staff to take advantage of, as well as social activities like our fantastic Christmas celebration, we know that you would relish being part of our team.

Other benefits available include:

·       Career average pension scheme

·       In-house and external development across the year

·       Free eye tests for eligible VDU users

·       Free staff social events such as the College Christmas party

·       Access to facilities such as free gym use, low-cost beauty therapy and hairdressing salons, Oasis refectory and Clouds Restaurant

For further details and to download an application form, please click the apply button.

Completed applications should be returned via email to personnel@southport.ac.uk

Deadline for receipt of applications: Wednesday, 29th May 2024 (5:00pm).

Interviews will be held: Wednesday 5th June 2024.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records check, with Barred List check if appropriate, through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).