This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.
In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based People Services Department.
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
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ROLE SUMMARY
The Head of School will provide strategic leadership and direction for the School of Construction ensuring the school delivers outstanding educational provision in line with the goals and values of Warwickshire College Group (WCG). This role will oversee the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the curriculum, ensuring that student outcomes and quality standards exceed national benchmarks. The Head of School will also be responsible for financial management, staff development, and external stakeholder engagement, ensuring the school remains responsive to both local and national needs.
Whilst working within the core values and through continuous improvement, the post holder will develop the curriculum area to meet or exceed the College’s KPIs.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Leadership and Strategic Direction
2. Curriculum Development, Quality, and Delivery
3. Student Experience and Outcomes
4. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
5. Employer Engagement and Industry Partnerships
6. Financial Management and Resource Allocation
7. Staff Management and Development
8. Leadership of the School’s Development and Innovation
Role-Specific Responsibilities
- Growth of work-based learning to expand provision
- Manage and grow FE Motor Vehicle provision
- Develop, manage and grow all FE Construction provision; Multiskills, Brick, Carpentry, Plastering & Plumbing
The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.
OFFERS OF WORK
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:
● Comprehensive training programme.
● Generous leave entitlement plus up to four free College Closure days a year
● WCG offers all employees who are carers the option to request a period of Carer’s Leave that is equal to their usual working week, paid at their normal pay.
● Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next
generation of managers.
● Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG.
● The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield.
● Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses.
● Cycle to work scheme.
● Discounted hair and beauty treatments in our College salons.
● Pension schemes.
● Free will writing service.
● Free car parking on-site.
● Free flu vaccination voucher (available annually)
● Free eyecare voucher (available annually)
ESSENTIAL ATTAINMENTS
✓ Educated to Level 3 or 4
✓ Willing to work towards Internal Verification Award.
✓ Willing to work towards Teacher Qualified Status
DESIRABLE ATTAINMENTS
✓ Qualification in management.
Pay: £49,090.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
