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Head of Section Creative Industries /Performing Arts and Media

Head of Section Creative Industries /Performing Arts and Media

Sandwell College

Sandwell

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
20 August 2017

Job overview

We have exciting opportunity for an experienced inspirational leader to join our team. We are a progressive college and one of the fastest growing in the country, over the past 3 years we have seen an increase in excess of 50 per cent in our core 16-18 numbers to over 3,800 learners, and we now rank as one of the largest providers in the Black Country and West Midlands. We have further plans to develop over the next few years. Our success rates are now well above national averages and we striving to improve further. The strength of the College was recognised in the recent Black Country Review which confirmed our ambitions and we will continue as a standalone college working with partners.   We are looking for an outstanding, innovative and inspirational experienced leader who will lead the Creative Industries teams, build upon the achievements and strengths of the College, and share their outstanding teaching knowledge to further raise the standards and reputation. Strong, proven leadership and management skills are essential as is a passion for success with a commitment to meeting the needs of stakeholders and our local and regional communities. Excellent communication skills and high levels of energy and stamina will be required to motivate staff and students to share a common set of values and help develop a culture which encourages individuals to work effectively within teams, whilst also performing at the highest levels to ensure high performance in student achievement.   


How to Apply? 

Please go to our vacancies page by using the web address below, http://www.latestvacancies.com/sandwell/, where applications should be submitted online. For further information you can also find and download a copy of the job description/ person specification by clicking on the job title. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.   


Closing date: 21 August 2017 

Interviews to be potentially held September 2017   


Sandwell College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications form all. If you are keen to help us drive the college forward to ensure an excellent experience for our students, then we would love to hear from you! We are able to offer you generous holidays, an excellent pension scheme and outstanding college facilities.

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About Sandwell College

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About Sandwell College

Sandwell College is a great place to work; a large, successful and growing College that has achieved significant success over recent years and has further, big ambitions for its future.

 It has two state of the art campuses in West Bromwich accessible through excellent transport links and, following a successful merger with Cadbury Sixth Form College, has an exciting presence in Birmingham.  

The majority of the College’s full-time students are aged 16-18, studying courses designed to give them skills for the modern workplace in a learning environment fully equipped with a specialist automotive centre, beauty and hairdressing salons, computer suites, construction workshops, engineering and science laboratories, fashion and photography studios, a sports hall and a 170-seater theatre.

Principal

Graham Pennington

Values and vision

Sandwell College aims to help students achieve their goals and take their next step, whether that be further progression with the college, Higher Education, or employment and training. It also aims to offer its students first class guidance and support and to do everything it possibly can to help them succeed, driving innovation and quality forward.

Sandwell College’s objective is to give young people the best possible transition from school to college and get them into top universities and careers. It is also strongly committed to creating opportunities for its adult learners by working closely with local and regional businesses, both large and small, to help them develop a skilled workforce.

Ofsted

“The large majority of students make good or better progress. Students develop very good personal, social and employability skills that prepare them well for further study and for the world of work. Teaching and learning are good, and often outstanding. Students benefit from the college’s excellent teaching, study and social spaces, with very high quality resources and equipment to support learning.”

View Sandwell College’s latest Ofsted report

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Applications closed