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We are seeking a Head of Apprenticeship & Workforce Development to lead the strategic design, delivery, and oversight of our Trust's employer-provider apprenticeship programs. You will ensure high-quality training, compliance with ESFA funding rules, and foster strong employer engagement to build an outstanding workforce within the Trust and beyond.
Responsibilities will include:
* Lead the development and implementation of the Trust's Apprenticeship Strategy, aligning with sector needs and government policy.
* Ensure all apprenticeship programs meet ESFA, Ofsted, and IfATE standards.
* Drive innovation in apprenticeship pathways, collaborating with curriculum leads and industry partners.
* Take a data-led approach to track success, retention, and progression.
The successful applicant will have a degree or professional qualification in Education, Training, or Workforce Development, experience as an Ofsted nominee or leading an Ofsted inspection, and have a strong understanding of digital learning platforms and blended learning strategies.
This role will require some travel to SET academies, so access to a vehicle and a full driving licence will be required.
Shaw Education Trust are a growing group of dynamically awesome academies providing education to children of all ages and abilities. Staff across our team of schools are dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to be successful, whatever their starting point in life.
We place high achievement at the heart of everything we do, and we are determined that no individual has their opportunities limited by their background or ability. We are focused on harnessing the power of people to affect positive change for our children and young adults.
An excellent education, in a supportive environment, is what every student attending one of our academies will experience. Central to this is the support we provide to our staff teams, enabling them to continually develop their knowledge, practice, and expertise by offering high-quality training and research-based opportunities.
Our values are: To Be Pupil and People Centred, To be Best in Class, To be Accountable, To be Innovative, To Act With Integrity.
Shaw Education Trust offers the following employee benefits:
* An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
* Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years' service including Bank Holidays)
* Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.
* Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
* Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff, exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
* Free Eye Tests
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.
We know our people are the key to our success and so we're committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.
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