Head of Academic Studies/Sixth Form
NSCG - Newcastle Campus
Staffordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Circa £65,000 + benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 2 May 2016
Job overview
Newcastle-under-Lyme College is outstanding in many ways, from an unrivalled reputation for excellence in teaching and learning that ensures exceptional outcomes for its learners, to its class-leading infrastructure and financial stability. As achievement and success rates continue to rise to meet the aspirations of students and employers, the College is well placed to meet the demands of today’s changing sector. To help secure that future they are seeking to appoint a Head of Academic Studies to lead the Sixth Form and Creative Study Faculties.
The Head of Academic Studies will lead the academic and operational affairs of the Faculty in a fashion that promotes exceptional performance from staff and learners in line with the College’s corporate and strategic aims. They will be responsible for the curriculum and planning agenda, whilst working with Department Heads to continually push the boundaries of best practice across teaching, learning and the quality of provision, set against a model of prudent financial control and performance accountability.
The successful candidate will have an exceptional grasp of the challenges facing the sector, ideally from within the context of Sixth Form provision or a similar academic function. They will be a proven leader with the drive and passion to build upon the strong foundations of this large and progressive College that is inclusive and growth-orientated. The personality of this individual will be key to the success of the role, as he/she is unlikely to have all the answers, but must have an unswerving passion and intellectual capacity to make a difference, take difficult decisions and drive an agenda of inclusion and opportunity for all.
This is an exciting appointment for an individual to make a difference to a highly respected, growing and progressive College.
For more information on this role and how to apply, please visit www.wickland-westcott.co.uk and view job reference 7245 on our Current Positions page. For a confidential discussion, please call our retained consultants Nick Roberts or John Dodd on 01625 508100.
Closing date for applications is 9am 3rd May 2016.
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About NSCG - Newcastle Campus
- NSCG - Newcastle Campus
- Knutton Lane, Newcastle under Lyme
- Staffordshire
- ST5 2GB
- United Kingdom
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College is a mixed, non-denominational further education college in Staffordshire, serving students from the age of 16 and above. The further education college, situated in Newcastle under Lyme has approximately 3,800 full time learners on site every year, along with 2,600 part time or adult learners.
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College opened in 1986 and in 2010, moved to a £60 million campus. In 2015, a £5.5 million performing arts centre opened, while an outdoor learning centre built the following year. The college works closely with LEGO Education to help support learners and teachers and has invested £60,000 in a LEGO Education Innovation Studio. Other facilities include The Gordon Banks Sports Centre, which features a 24 station gym, a media theatre, fashion studio and a hair and beauty training salon. In 2013 it was identified as good by Ofsted.
Chair of Governors
George Stonier
Values and vision
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College wants to provide all students with a challenging and inspiring learning environment where they can fulfil their potential. The college holds high standards for students to ensure that it continues to thrive as a learning provider for the community and wants to maintain it's position as the ‘College of first choice’ in North Staffordshire. The college believes that ‘every student matters’ and works to make sure that individuals feel supported and valued throughout their time at the college. A wide range of enrichment activities are on offer for students to get involved in and further their college experience, including social activities, work experience and volunteering opportunities
Ofsted
“Teachers develop learners’ employability skills well. The college has a town centre shop, which learners use to display and sell their work. For instance, foundation learners produce and price cards, decorations and other artefacts for sale.”
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