Head of 16-19
Blackpool & The Fylde College
Blackpool
- £50,499 - £50,500 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 23 August 2020
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to come and work for one of the UK’s leading FE Colleges, graded outstanding by OFSTED. We excel in offering high quality, technical and professional education leading to professional and skilled employment through strong relationships with employers. B&FC is a major local employer with over 1000 staff and an annual turnover of £52m. Over 16,000 students choose to study at B&FC each year and over 1,000 employers choose to work with us.
The Position
A permanent, full-time opportunity has arisen to join the Directorate for Students team as the Head of 16-19 paying a salary of £50,500 and with 35 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays).
The key responsibility for this post is to co-ordinate the effective learning experience for B&FC’s 16-19 year old FE cohorts which delivers exemplary outcomes. We are looking to see candidates with experience of managing large complex budgets and with experience of both the delivery of and management of highly successful learning, teaching and assessment.
Rewards and Benefits
In return, B&FC offers a competitive rewards and benefits package including:
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
- Free courses*
- Competitive pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Sports facilities, including a fully-equipped Gym (Bispham Campus)
- Flexible working hours
- Free 'healthy' breakfast- (dependant on campus)
- Family friendly policies
- Access to mental health support and advice
- Free eye tests and healthcare schemes
- Free car parking
- Starbucks - dependant on campus
- Food outlets catering for a variety of choices, including Level 6 restaurant (Bispham Campus)
- Access to discounted on-site facilities including: Hair and beauty treatments, Bakery, Office and printing services
How to Apply
Before applying for this role please read the Candidate Pack which includes the Job Description and Person Specification to ensure that you meet the criteria for this role
For an informal conversation to discuss this opportunity, please email vpsupport@blackpool.ac.uk by no later than Wednesday 19 August 2020
If you are interested applying for this role, please send a cover letter and CV to jobs@blackpool.ac.uk by no later than 10am on 24 August 2020. There is no requirement to complete the online application form
Good luck!
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About Blackpool & The Fylde College
- Blackpool & The Fylde College
- Ashfield Road, Bispham, Blackpool
- Lancashire
- FY2 0HB
- United Kingdom
Welcome to Blackpool and The Fylde College, one of the UK’s leading Further Education colleges.
Our academic standards are judged to me amongst the best in the sector and for the third year running we have the highest success rates of any large general further education college.
As well as being Ofsted Outstanding with have also recently been awarded TEF Gold, for teaching excellence.
With over 1400 staff based across four main campuses on the Fylde Coast, Blackpool and The Fylde College is one of the region’s leading employers.
Culture - People come first
At Blackpool and The Fylde College we believe our greatest asset is the people we employ. Our staff (like our students) come from a range of backgrounds, ensuring a culture that is richly diverse and conducive to personal growth.
As a college, we are committed to continuous professional development and encourage staff to continually update and improve their knowledge and skills. This ensures our customers benefit from the highest standard of education and associated services; it also means our employees are well placed to pursue career progression opportunities.
As well as offering amazing career development, we also provide a number of benefits such as: Free parking, generous holiday allowance (Plus 8 bank holidays), Discounted hair and beauty treatments, Childcare vouchers, Sports facilities (inc fully kitted gym), Flexible working, Induction programme, Free courses (subject to criteria), Occupational pension scheme and a Starbucks on site.
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