Director of Apprenticeships
The Bournemouth and Poole College
Poole
- Expired
- Salary:
- £51,240
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2017
Job overview
Bournemouth and Poole is a strong and vibrant conurbation. Although best known for tourism, Bournemouth is one of the top five cities and towns for jobs growth in the UK (Source: Centre for Cities 2004-13) and is ranked the fastest growing area in the UK’s digital economy (Source: Tech Nation).
Our college operates from 3 major sites across Bournemouth and Poole. We are a financially secure and vibrant GFE college serving over 12,000 full and part time learners, with an annual income of c£35m. At our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2016) we were rated as a Good college.
Reporting directly to the Vice Principal, Curriculum, you will lead, develop and shape an innovative, modern apprenticeship offer which meets industry skills needs.
You will be responsible for responding to business trends and future forecasting. You will also need to ensure an up to date knowledge of policy changes in relation to apprenticeships. You will deliver outstanding results across a range of apprenticeship contracts.
With overall accountability for Apprenticeships you will need to be able to develop effective relationships at all levels with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
Possessing outstanding leadership qualities, ideally you should have relevant management experience in a senior management post in a large FE college, Private Training Provider or HE institution. Experience of developing and implementing flexible and responsive workplace learning strategies, student employability strategies and leading and managing complex funding challenges, including the preparation of bids to acquire new opportunities for apprenticeships is desirable. A results driven self-starter, you will be an excellent leader and communicator who sets high standards and expectations and is able to engage and motivate staff at all levels to effect positive change.
In return we can offer:
- A highly competitive salary and benefits package
- A strong commitment to professional development and support
- The opportunity to make a real impact and difference and be part of creating an outstanding college
- The opportunity to work with a high degree of autonomy
This post provides a real opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the college and making a real difference to people’s lives. If this sounds like the type of challenge you can embrace then we would love to hear from you.
To arrange an initial, informal discussion about the post with Jacqueline Page, Vice Principal Curriculum, please contact Victoria Woods (Jacqueline’s PA) on 01202 205776.
To apply, please go to www.thecollege.co.uk, click on the College Careers tab and follow the job link for an application form. Please be aware we only accept applications which are fully completed, so please take the time to complete our application form.
Closing date for applications: 1st June 2017
Final Selection will be held at the college on 21st June 2017
About The Bournemouth and Poole College
Informally known as ‘The College’, Bournemouth and Poole College is a higher and further education organisation in Dorset. The school is home to approximately 11,000 students in the region. Apprenticeships are an integral element of The College, and the school is associated with over 2,000 businesses on both a local and international scale. The College has recently embarked upon a £12 million project that includes a brand new building that is home to a contemporary 136-seat Performing Arts Theatre, a Digital Media Centre and new laboratories for Health and Medical Sciences. The new building is sat adjacent to the STEM Centre that opened in 2013,
Principal
Diane Grannell
Values and vision
While academic attainment is of paramount importance at The College, there is also an in-depth focus on each student’s wider outcomes, such as becoming active citizens and retaining core abilities in English and mathematics. The school believes that if a student attends here they will receive a commitment to the whole student, enriching their lives, increasing their choices and improving their chances of success in an increasingly competitive world.
In 2017 the school completed a three year strategic plan, maintaining The College’s strong community links, while ensuring students become fully qualified, gain meaningful and exciting employment, and progress in their career path.
Ofsted
“Students and apprentices continue to experience good education and training. The majority of students make good progress on most courses. The number of students, particularly adult students, gaining their qualifications has risen since the previous inspection. The proportion of students progressing into higher education from access to higher education courses is high.”
View The Bournemouth and Poole College’s latest Ofsted report
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