Are you ready to make a lasting impact on education at one of the fastest-growing colleges in the UK?
Weston College is seeking an exceptional individual to join the leadership team in the role of Vice Principal – Quality.
The successful applicant will play a key role helping to create brighter futures in an institution which prides itself on innovation, excellence, and commitment to delivering courses from entry level to master’s degrees. This is your chance to join an inspiring community that fosters success for both students and staff alike.
This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week.
As a member of our leadership team, you may be expected to work across any of our campuses in Weston-super-Mare or further afield, as required.
Should you have any questions, or want to find out more about this role, please contact Gary Durant, Deputy Principal - Curriculum and Quality using gary.durant@weston.ac.uk
Key tasks, duties and responsibilities
To drive and deliver excellent standards in student achievement and progression.
To promote and develop the college’s mission and deliver upon its strategic and operational objectives.
To ensure that Weston College sustains and strengthens its standing in the post-16 market at both FE and HE level.
To ensure that the college delivers programmes of study which meet students’ needs and ambitions and provide good value for money.
Required skills and qualifications
A Teaching Qualification.
Significant, relevant leadership and management experience.
Extensive experience of developing successful curriculum and quality strategies and approaches within one or more College / Training provider settings.
Experience of successful curriculum design and business development that is underpinned by sound financial planning.
Benefits
Generous holiday entitlement
2-week Christmas closure
Potential for hybrid working opportunities
Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
Generous pension scheme
Local and national staff discounts
Free parking across sites
Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
Focus on staff wellbeing
Wellbeing@weston hub
Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
Annual staff conference with guest speakers
Employee assistance programme – available 24/7, 365 days a year
Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression
Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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