Head of Learning Commercial and Public Services (BECS & SPST)

Swindon College is an Outstanding college, we have an uncompromising ambition for every learner to fulfill their potential. We work within a team based culture where innovation, support for each other and problem-solving are valued.

We are…..

• An outstanding college with specific recognition around our teaching, learning and assessment
• Proud of its focus of ensuring students are our absolute priority
• Driven by a culture of respect and ambition underpinned by effective teamwork
• Proactive in responding to the needs of our students and local employers         
• A college with 10,000 learners with a strong HE offer 

To be successful you will have…..

• A passion and vision for the area you will lead
• High expectations for learners and staff
• An  innovative approach to developing curriculum and growing your area
• A drive to achieve the highest quality and learner experience
• High standards for performance management and good business skills

We are looking for innovative, effective and ambitious curriculum leaders whose instinct is to put learners first and who have an uncompromising drive for learners to be highly successful.

In taking on this role you will be working closely with the Director of Curriculum to develop and deliver a vibrant and relevant curriculum which matches our learners’ needs and the employment opportunities in the economy. This will include innovative growth and development opportunities for professional qualifications/higher level skills and both full and part time provision. You will be working collaboratively with key staff across the College, as well as our school partners, employers and Higher Education Institutions.

Ideally you will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of current developments within bot Further and Higher Education
• Demonstrate extensive experience of all aspects of curriculum development and management
• Demonstrate successful leadership of diverse curriculum teams
• Demonstrate quality improvement and outcomes for learners
• Demonstrate evidence of effective budgeting, commercial skills and staff performance management

To find out more about us, the roles and benefits we offer, please visit http://www.swindon-college.ac.uk/hr/vacancies.  If you have any difficulty applying on line or require further information, please contact Human Resources by emailing georgecowley@swindon.ac.uk or calling 01793 491591 ext 1804.

An application form must be completed if you wish to be considered for this post. CVs alone will NOT be accepted. Please note this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.
We reserve the right to change the interview date if circumstances require it.

‘Swindon College is committed to the advancement of Equality of Opportunity (ensuring everyone is treated fairly), the elimination of discrimination and the safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community’