Vice Principal - Teaching, Learning & Quality
Leeds College of Building
Leeds
- Expired
- Salary:
- £85k + Benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 December 2018
Job overview
Vice Principal - Teaching, Learning & Quality – Inspiring Lives and Building Futures
Salary c. £85k + benefits with scope for further progression based on performance.
Leeds College of Building is unique. We are the only specialist further education college in the UK dedicated to construction and the built environment, with an enviable reputation both regionally and nationally.
Delivering a comprehensive range of courses related to construction and the built environment, our strong links with construction and engineering companies means we are at the heart of the sectors current and future needs.
The College operates over 3 campuses in Leeds City Centre, with excellent facilities and the campus at Hunslet is currently being expanded, which is due to complete in early 2019.
We excel in the delivery of apprenticeships and have built incredibly robust connections with leading regional, national and international organisations. Alongside this we have invested heavily in the College’s higher education provision which has grown significantly over the past five years and continues to be a key strategic priority.
The Governors’ and Executive at the College are committed to returning to an OFSTED Good grade at the earliest opportunity. We have brilliant students, excellent staff and sector-leading teaching and learning resources that gives the College the tools required to be successful. Through astute business and financial management, College finances are in line with the expectations set out in our financial plan, and we are rated by the EFSA as “Satisfactory” financial health.
We seek a senior curriculum leader to work with our Executive to energise, shape and enhance our drive for rapid improvement. As Vice Principal you will harness our significant staff and physical resources and deliver excellence to our students and stakeholders. Y
ou will have a successful track record in education and skills, with a curriculum and quality background and be a forward thinking team player, working with the Governors, Executive and wider Senior Management team to develop and deliver ambitious plans for the College. The successful appointee will possess a clear understanding of the FE (and HE) landscape.
Closing date for applications is Friday 14th December at 12:00 noon and candidate assessments will be held in January.
For an informal and confidential discussion about the role contact Protocol’s David Beynon (07970 042334) or Yvette Lloyd-Quinton (077950256470)
For more information for this role or to download an application pack visit: www.protocol.co.uk/lcb
About Leeds College of Building
GENERAL INFORMATION ON COLLEGE
Introduction
Following incorporation on 1 April 1993, the College became independent of the Local Education Authority and is now mainly funded, approximately (75%) directly through the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). Each college is a corporate body and is responsible for all matters, including premises, with Governors effectively becoming the employers of College staff.
The College
The College was first established as an independent institution in 1960 and moved into purpose built accommodation in 1969. The College currently operates from three sites; North Street, Millwright Street and Hunslet Lane (Leeds central).
The Courses
For curriculum purposes, the College is divided into three Faculties administered by Faculty Managers and supported by Assistant Faculty Managers, Course Team Managers and Lecturers.
Faculty of Construction Crafts - Carpentry and Joinery, Shopfitting, Machine Woodworking, Furniture Manufacture, Painting and Decorating, Interior Systems Dry Lining, Roofing, Wall & Floor Tiling, Plastering, Interior System Dry Lining, Signmaking/Graphics, Brickwork, Entry Level work
Faculty of Mechanical & Engineering Services - Plumbing, Electrical Installation, Heating & Ventilating, Gas ACS, GNVQ Supervisory, Renewable Energies and Skills for Life.
Faculty of HE & Construction Management - CAD, Teacher Education "A" & "V" Units, Technician Studies, Management Studies, HE Development, Health & Safety, Sustainable Construction and Renewable Energies.
In addition Co-ordinators have responsibility for cross college work which includes Life Skills, Adult Education, Link Courses, IT, Quality and OSAT (On Site Assessment & Training).
Students and Staffing
The number of students attending the College during the year is approximately 5,500 made up of both full-time and part-time students.
The full-time College staff consists of approximately 124 full-time teaching staff and 141 support staff. In addition there are approximately 77 people who work on a part-time teaching basis.
No Smoking Policy
The College operates a no smoking policy. Smoking is not permitted on any part of the College sites. All staff are asked to play their part in the enforcement of this policy.
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