Head of Faculty – Humanities, Languages & Social Sciences
Exeter College
Devon
- £54,347 - £60,125 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 25 January 2022
Job overview
Exeter College has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic academic leader to join the College’s Leadership Team as Head of Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences.
The College is the 8th largest sixth-form provider in England and its academic curriculum offer attracts students from across the South West. If you have a passion for outstanding A-Level delivery and the skills to work with and lead an amazing teaching team, that works with truly fantastic students, this could be the role for you. The faculty is also the home faculty for our International Baccalaureate students and offers a small Access to Higher Education programme. The faculty delivers a portfolio of 15 different A-Levels and is currently rated as outstanding, with outstanding achievement rates, value added scores and progression.
The current post holder has secured a promotion to the Senior Leadership Team at the College, so this has created what we believe is one of the most exciting A-level leadership opportunities in the sector. The Faculty of Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences was created two and half years ago, bringing together two existing A-Level Faculties.
At the time of writing the College has a live capital bid with the DfE’s FE Transformation Fund to create an amazing new space for sixth form students and T-Level learners. Exeter College is a large, thriving and growing tertiary college, located at the heart of the second fastest growing City in the UK. This is an exciting time to join the College, which enjoys outstanding financial health and national reputation for excellence, winning a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2021.
If you are interested in this position, but would like more information we are happy to offer a visit (subject to current restrictions) or a conversation with the current postholder by contacting executiveofficer@exe-coll.ac.uk
Exeter is a well-regarded, growing city, situated close to attractive countryside, moors and coastlines. With an international airport, excellent road and rail links, and a range of amazing organisations, it is a great place to live and work.
We will also consider payment of relocation expenses of up to £8,000 for an exceptional candidate.
To apply for this post please visit our website at www.exe-coll.ac.uk
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Tuesday 25th January 2022.
The selection day is currently planned for Tuesday 15th February 2022 and will be held in Exeter.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS. We do not accept CV’s, no agencies please. Exeter College is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.
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About Exeter College
Why Work For Us?
Exeter College is an Ofsted Outstanding, multi award-winning education provider in Devon, but our vision to be an exceptional college is only made possible with the determination and enthusiasm of our staff. We offer a wide range of fulfilling roles across multiple sites, all with the opportunity for further training and development. We acknowledge our employees’ involvement in shaping futures and making a difference by offering amazing benefits and the opportunity to progress and grow in one of the most successful colleges in the South West.
Exeter College ranked 65th in the 2022 Best Companies League Tables as one of the UK’s Best Large Companies to work for, the third year in a row we have featured in the top 100. A Disability Confident employer, we aim to provide an environment where all staff can thrive because they feel valued, engaged and challenged. If you would like to join our team of exceptional people, please have a look at our vacancies below.
Our Benefits
We depend on exceptional people to sustain our outstanding performance and reward staff for their hard work. We provide an array of progressive benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance, including:
🔹 We offer two defined benefits pension schemes, one for teachers and one for support staff
🔹 Generous Annual Leave entitlement as well as a two-week Christmas shutdown
🔹 We have an onsite gym, Central Fitness, and a variety of classes including spinning, yoga and Pilates, which is affordable and discounted for staff
🔹 Staff Development including away days for employees – more info below
🔹 We offer a cycle scheme that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and can spread the cost of new equipment over a year
🔹 Our @34 restaurant offers a range of eat-in and takeaway options at very reasonable prices with staff discount
🔹 Owlets Nursery is part of the Exeter College Group, providing high quality childcare at a short walk from the College
🔹 Get discounts on over 1200 retailers with our Sodexo platform, plus the ability to get an NUS Card
🔹Staff can receive a voucher every 2 years which will pay for the basic eye test
🔹 Our H2B spa and salon offers a wonderful pampering experience at discounted rates
Principal
John Laramy
Values and vision
Exeter College aims to be an outstanding, dynamic and thriving college, working with partners to provide inspirational education and training.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For further information on the College’s commitment visit our Safeguarding page.
Ofsted report
“As a result of the highly motivated, skilled and experienced staff, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. Lecturers provide learners with challenging work that prepares them extremely well for their next steps. The colleges uses its excellent links with schools, employers and other agencies to understand, and respond quickly to the education and training needs of the local area.”
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