Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 18 March 2025
Reference: 0086-25
About the College
Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students. The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.
About the Role
A fantastic opportunity to lead and develop an innovative and evolving construction team. This area has a key focus on modern methods of construction as well as traditional brickwork, carpentry and joinery. The role will contribute to the 14-16 Skills academy with Gentoo and will work with key industry partners to co-design an ambitious curriculum to ensure our students gain essential future-ready, industry-recognized skills.
About the Candidate
The Faculty of Construction is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and innovative professional, who always strives for excellence; demonstrating a breadth of knowledge and experience of higher education delivery, to inform curriculum and staff development within the FE/HE space. Having a proven track record of success regarding quality, teaching, learning and assessment and a confidence in their ability to create outstanding opportunities for FE/HE students.
Leading by example and inspiring staff to support an outstanding experience, progress, and destination of our students, by setting high expectations of responsibility, accountability, and ownership. Role modeling our professional values, leading, and managing to inform a culture of excellence is essential. This person will be innovative and courageous in our approach to delivery of future-ready, modern construction methods.
What’s in it for you?
* Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
* Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
* LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%)
* Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
* We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
* Extensive wellbeing support through a dedicated Wellbeing Adviser, and a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
* Free parking on most campuses.
As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.
Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Please contact Dan Collings – Daniel.collings@sunderlandcollege.ac.uk should you wish to have an informal chat about the role.
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