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Director of Apprenticeships

DN Colleges Group • Doncaster, England, United Kingdom • £47.66k - £53.62k / year • 1w ago

Are you ready to inspire cutting-edge innovation in the field of apprenticeships?

Join the DN Colleges Group and make a lasting impact on students' futures! We are seeking an engaging and forward-thinking Director of Apprenticeships to lead and innovate our apprenticeship curriculum, ensuring it meets the highest standards and the needs of both students and employers.

At the DN Colleges Group, our core values drive everything we do. We believe in:

Ambition: Striving for the highest standards.
Support: Creating a caring, safe, and inclusive environment.
Partnership: Collaborating to achieve shared goals.
Innovation: Finding creative solutions with agility.
Responsibility: Taking individual and collective responsibility.
Equality: Working with integrity, openness, honesty, and respect.

The Role

As our Director of Apprenticeships, you will have the opportunity to:

Lead and Manage Apprenticeship Programmes: Champion the development and delivery of innovative, high-quality apprenticeship curricula.
Cultivate a High-Performance Culture: Inspire and lead a team dedicated to achieving high standards and outstanding student outcomes.
Drive Curriculum Innovation: Lead the design and delivery of apprenticeship standards, ensuring excellence in teaching and learning practices.
Ensure Quality Assurance: Implement adequate quality assurance and improvement policies to maintain high standards.
Use Data for Improvement: Embed the analysis of student performance data in curriculum planning.
Enhance Teaching and Learning: Provide leadership in teaching, learning, and assessment.
Promote Inclusivity and Diversity: Create inclusive, supportive, and safe curriculum areas.
Manage Resources Effectively: Guide the business planning process for curriculum areas.
Represent the College Externally: Engage with partners to share best practices and promote the college's interests.

About You

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about education and innovation, with the following qualifications and experience:

Education and Qualifications: Hold a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one. Possess significant experience in a substantial management position within an FE environment.
Work Experience: Proven track record in leading and managing the performance of teaching and support staff teams. Successful experience in sustainable curriculum innovation and leading change through interventionist actions.
Skills and Knowledge: Thorough, up-to-date knowledge of current education drivers and initiatives. Experience working in flexible learning environments and successfully utilising ILT. Strong understanding of quality assurance processes and excellent data analysis skills.
Personal Qualities: High-level influencing and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and in partnership. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Innovative, flexible, and creative approach to responding to opportunities and identified needs. Commitment to directing and developing an open, honest, and respectful culture. Enthusiasm and flexibility to contribute to the development of new areas of work. Genuine commitment to the success of students and the wider community.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary: £47,662 - £53,263 per annum
Fantastic Employer Pension Contribution: £13,669 - £15,379 per annum
Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
Generous Holiday Entitlement: 35 bookable days plus 8 public holidays and two weeks at Christmas.
Supportive Environment: A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Electric Car Scheme/Cycle to Work Scheme
Vivup–Lifestyle Family Friendly Benefits and Discounts
24/7 Mental Health Support
Free Gym
And much more

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you! Apply now by submitting an online application that demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.

Application Deadline: Sun 8 June

Interviews: Monday 16 June

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable tosponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Here at Doncaster College and University Centre we understand that choosing what to do next can be a huge decision. It’s not just about the course you choose to study, it is about the tutors, the experiences and the friends you meet along the way.

We have over 120 courses at full and part-time, from entry level right up to university level. As well as the vast amount of courses on offer, we ensure all our students get the right support and guidance whether it is through our careers service, our additional learning support, counselling, student finance and many other services all tailored to each individual.

Our exciting and modern campus is in a central location, packed with workspaces designed to industry standard. We work directly with employers allowing you real work experience and industry insight that you will not get from sitting behind a desk.