Academic Lead for Apprenticeships
University Of Chester
Chester
- Expired
- Salary:
- £60,905 - £64,604
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 1 October 2019
Job overview
The University of Chester has an ambitious programme to develop degree and higher apprenticeship programmes and now seeks an experienced and enthusiastic academic lead to continue with these developments.
We currently have over 300 apprentices, studying across 4 of the University’s Faculties, with further programmes scheduled to start during 2019 and 2020. We anticipate student numbers on these programmes will rapidly expand to around 500 students.
The purpose of this new role is to lead the academic aspects of the development. You will report directly to a Pro Vice Chancellor on the University Senior Management Team; you will work with the Faculty Deans, Heads of Subject and Programme Teams to ensure apprenticeships are developed and delivered to the highest possible quality standards fully meeting the needs of students and employers; you will take the lead in preparing for inspections by OFSTED, QAA and other bodies; and you will work closely with the University Apprenticeships Team which undertakes the core administrative and business development functions.
We are seeking an outstanding candidate, with significant experience working with apprentices and on the wider skills agenda. You should have experience (probably gained in Further Education) of preparing for OFSTED and other inspections, and you should be comfortable in a role that requires you to influence a wide range of stakeholders to ensure that quality targets are met. You will be a significant member of University Committees and will be required to ensure that the needs of apprenticeship programmes are fully incorporated into the University’s policies and procedures.
We hope to make an appointment to this important role as soon as possible.
Candidates may download further details from our website at www.chester.ac.uk/jobs/ and apply for the post via our Online Recruitment Website quoting reference number RA004446a.
Closing date: Wednesday 2nd October 2019
Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 14th October 2019 and/or week commencing 21st October 2019
About University Of Chester
The University of Chester is one of the oldest providers of higher education in the country, with our academic roots stretching back to the early 19th century. Founded in 1839 by a group of prominent local figures, which included Britain’s greatest 19th century Prime Minister, William Gladstone, we pre-date all but a handful of other English universities.
However, at Chester, change is as important as tradition. During our 168-year history, our fundamental mission of educating students for careers of service has continued to evolve and develop, and we have established a broad range of degree choices, which offer our students a high quality experience in a modern and supportive environment.
The University has two campuses, set approximately 25 miles apart, connected by a free shuttle bus service. Our Chester campus is the primary location of undergraduate teaching for a broad range of courses in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Applied Sciences, the Arts, Teacher Training, Nursing, Midwifery and Law, while our Warrington campus is the main site for the thriving courses that address the need for well trained graduates in a variety of vocational areas. Home of the North West Media Centre, Warrington is a leader in the provision of modern media degree courses, such as TV and Radio Production, Commercial Music Production, Film Studies and Advertising. Courses in Computer Science, Business, Journalism, Sport, Graphic Design and Nursing are available on both campuses.
Our History
• We were founded in 1839
• In the 1970s a new range of BA and BSc degrees were developed
• In the late 1980s, we became a pilot institution for the concept of work-based learning.
• In the 1990s, the School of Nursing and Midwifery (now known as School of Health and Social Care) was established
Our Students
• We have over 9,000 students across two campuses
• You can study abroad
• You can undertake work experience
Our Degrees
• There are over 50 single honours degrees to choose from
• There are hundreds of potential subject combinations in our combined honours degrees
• Many degrees are accredited by professional bodies
Our Campuses
• Have purpose-built on-site halls of residence
• Are staffed 24 hours a day
• Provide modern learning and leisure facilities
• Each have an active Students’ Union, offering a range of clubs and societies
Our Strengths
• We have 168 years of experience
• We have a national reputation for work-based learning
• We are a major provider of teacher education and of nursing and midwifery training
• Our compact campuses create a friendly, secure and supportive environment for living and studying
Our Promises
• A commitment to putting our students first
• A promise to give you the support you need to achieve your full potential
• Continued investment in campus facilities
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