Dean of Higher Education
Warwickshire College Group
Warwickshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £67,971
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 18 August 2022
Job overview
Job title: Dean of Higher Education
Salary range: £67,971 per annum (Management Spine Point 28)
Reports to: Group Deputy Principal
Contract: Permanent
Reference: EL10488
The Dean of Higher Education is a member of the College Leadership Team and leads the higher education curriculum across Warwickshire College and University Centre (WCUC), as well as its research and scholarly activity.
WCUC has indefinite Foundation Degree Awarding Powers and it was the first institution to be awarded Bachelor Degree Awarding Powers so it can design and deliver awards up to level 6. The curriculum offer is varied including land-based degrees validated by a partner university and a range of our own degrees including creative technologies, engineering and counselling. Using our degree awarding powers, the College aspires to grow its higher education offer to include degree apprenticeships and higher technical qualifications. There is a need to explore previously untapped markets for students and also establish our international higher education offer.
With accountability for the leadership and management of the higher education curriculum, the post-holder will have a proven track record in increasing student recruitment and managing undergraduate programmes.
The post-holder will shape and implement the College’s higher education strategy ensuring it achieves the highest possible standards of excellence in learning and teaching leading to high levels of student satisfaction.
Any offers of appointment will be conditional and subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory employment references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
Applications should apply by sending a copy of their CV to jobs@warwickshire.ac.uk
When selecting applicants for short-listing, the panel will consider the requirements listed in
the Person Specification above. You are, therefore, advised to ensure that your application
addresses the issues raised by providing examples/evidence.
We are conscious of the time and effort spent on applications. We do thank you for your interest, and we will let you know whether or not your application is successful at shortlisting.
Due to the number of applications the College receives we are unable to provide feedback for candidates who are unsuccessful at shortlisting. The College regrets that it is unable to pay expenses incurred by attendance at interview.
We will be holding interviews on Friday the 16th of September.
Attached documents
About Warwickshire College Group
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- Warwickshire College Group
- Warwick New Road, Leamington Spa
- Warwickshire
- CV32 5JE
- United Kingdom
Warwickshire College Group is one of the largest general further and higher education college groups in the country with:
- a turnover of approximately £50 million
- six colleges
- 1,700 staff
- 16000 students
- more than 1,000 courses across 20 different subject areas
- strong links with employers - with over 1,200 apprentices trained every year
- over 1000 students studying a higher education course
Six colleges | One heart | One unique vision for success
Warwickshire College has re-launched under a new group name - Warwickshire College Group - a family of six individual colleges each with their own unique identity.
Our fresh new look supports our vision for the college group and showcases the different faces and personalities of our college community.
When students join our group, they will be part of a strong local community connected to a network of colleges focused on innovation, careers and wealth creation.
We have six colleges across Warwickshire and Worcestershire:
- Royal Leamington Spa College
- Rugby College
- Moreton Morrell College
- Pershore College
- Henley-in-Arden College
- Warwick Trident College
Warwickshire College Group provides proven, high quality education, training, skills and qualifications for individuals and organisations, at a local, national and international level.
We are a progressive college group with enterprise at its heart. Our students get more than just a qualification – we will help them develop the employability skills for a successful future career in an ever-competitive world.
We offer students the opportunity to gain ‘real world’ experience, work in commercial environments and attend unique events and masterclasses so they have the right knowledge, skills and approaches to succeed in a dynamic and challenging economy.
We are committed to supporting businesses in the region by providing work-ready people with the skills, qualities and attitudes needed to make a real impact in today’s workplace.
Excellent results
Our A-level pass rate is 98.4% with 100% pass rate in 16 subjects. And our success rates are in the top 25% of all general FE colleges in the country.
Quality assured
We are one of only four colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education quality and standards are equal to any university in the country.
Exceptional facilities
All our colleges have specialist equipment and outstanding learning facilities for a wide range of subjects. We also offer a variety of services which are open to the community.
Our five year vision
'Our vision is to create inspirational learning environments that are recognised nationally and internationally by students, employers, educators and entrepreneurs for developing ambitious, confident and successful citizens.’
As always, we will continue to focus on high quality, relevant curriculum and experiences for our students. This will be underpinned by our commitment to developing employability and enterprise skills.
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