About The Role As Head Of Personal Development Activate Learning is looking for a dynamic leader to oversee and advance the personal development experiences for our students aged 16 to 19, as well as for our adult, online, and apprenticeship learners. The Head of Personal Development will champion effective personal development initiatives, fostering engagement and learning to enhance retention, achievement, and progression throughout the Activate Learning group. The Head of Personal Development will focus on improving the learner experience across our campuses, contributing to the personal development curriculum, and establishing a comprehensive support framework. In collaboration with the Group Director of Student Experience and Safeguarding, you will help create a safe, positive, and enriching environment. Flexible, full time, permanent, working opportunity Key Responsibilities Personal Development Strategy: Lead and refine the personal development curriculum for diverse learner groups, collaborating with safeguarding, careers, enrichment, and progress coach teams to ensure a cohesive and inclusive offering. Partnership Building: Forge strong internal and external partnerships to enhance student support, resources, and growth opportunities. Team Leadership: Manage and support Regional Managers and Progress Coaches, ensuring high-quality recruitment, training, and professional development. Strategic Oversight: Drive the successful deployment of resources, budget planning, and quality assurance systems to meet internal and external standards. Continuous Improvement: Lead on performance evaluations, report KPIs, and contribute to Activate Learning’s strategic goals, including the quality improvement plan. About You The Head of Personal Development role requires a graduate-level qualification or equivalent professional experience, along with a teaching qualification or extensive experience in a related field. Expertise in designing and managing personal development programs for students, paired with proven team leadership and management skills, is essential. You should bring experience in educational leadership or student support, a strategic approach, and a strong commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive learning spaces. Your collaborative style will help build robust partnerships across the organisation, while your proficiency in curriculum development and team management will contribute to a dynamic personal development program. Key Attributes Include A strategic and innovative approach, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with the capability for effective prioritisation. A commitment to integrity, adeptness in navigating complex situations, and a flexible, resilient attitude. The capability to work effectively with young people and vulnerable groups, ensuring a safe, supportive environment. Who We Are Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning. We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish. When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone. Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself. Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits Here are some of our benefits: Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy. Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents. Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team. Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff. Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL teaching staff Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns. Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers. On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access. Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission. Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts. Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK. Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly. Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.
