Head of Curriculum - Young Professionals Academy

Location: Cadbury College, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands

Working Hours: 37 

Salary: £48,159 - £52,632 per annum

Join an inspirational Sixth Form Centre at an exciting phase of its development.

Cadbury College is a leading Birmingham Sixth Form College, a specialist centre which provides young people with the choice of studying from over 45 advanced level, T Level and BTEC subjects in an environment that is designed exclusively to meet their needs, interests and aspirations.

We offer competitive pay and excellent rewards including:

• Excellent annual leave – 35 days plus Christmas closure and bank holiday allowance
• Competitive pension scheme
• A variety of health and wellbeing programmes
• Discounted gym membership
• Progressive career development and training with regular ‘Appreciation Days’

Cadbury College, is a forward-thinking Sixth Form College and is seeking a visionary leader to head up our brand-new Young Professionals Academy (YPA). This is your chance to build something truly special – a curriculum that launches the next generation of Young Professionals ready for Industry.

The successful candidate will lead the design and development of a dynamic curriculum for the YPA, aligned with cutting-edge industry trends. You will work closely with employers to ensure our programmes equip students with the skills and knowledge they crave, all whilst fostering a dynamic learning environment that ignites young minds and fuels career aspirations.

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. This includes a proven track record in overseeing A-Level provision (T-Level experience is desirable) along with confident experience managing a large team.

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 to ensure that students perform at the highest levels.

To view the full job description, please click see the attached document or for further information, please contact: HR@cadbury.ac.uk

Closing date is 30 May 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date.

Interviews: First stage interviews will take place in June 2024.

Cadbury 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.