The Role
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is one of only three Further Education colleges in England with a triple Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. We are seeking a dedicated HE Academic Achievement Manager to join the Directorate for Students team, as we continue on this high-quality journey.
This role is pivotal to supporting higher education (HE) students and apprentices to achieve outstanding academic outcomes and progress into highly skilled employment. This is an opportunity to contribute to a high performing college, as we prepare for the opening of the Multiversity in 2027 and remain influential in shaping HE locally, regionally and nationally.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
As a key member of the team, your primary responsibilities will be to:
1. Lead and manage the Higher Education Learning Mentors (HELMs) to enhance student support and achievement.
2. Support and improve HE student progress meetings, ensuring continuous development and high-quality outcomes, aligned to our TEF 2023 Educational Gains model.
3. Develop and implement strategies to remove barriers to learning, supporting disadvantaged student groups, aligned to our Access and Participation Plan.
4. Maintain quality assurance through observations, feedback, and evaluation of the impact of academic support initiatives.
5. Lead the development of digital study resources and professional development activities for colleagues.
About the Directorate for Students team
The Directorate for Students team is a caring, compassionate, and deeply student-centred group of professionals who partner with academic colleagues to help our students and apprentices succeed. You will be a key manager in the Directorate and will work closely with a range of HE professionals to deliver results.
Why Join Us?
* Play a pivotal role in shaping HE student and apprentice success.
* Work within a dynamic, supportive team focused on excellence in education.
* Access opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Interested? Apply Early!
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications—so don’t wait, apply now!
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