Description
Job Title: Head of Personal Development
Salary: £39,054 - £44,256
Are you passionate about driving positive change and supporting student development? Join our team as the Head of Personal Development at our college, where you will lead the personal development provision, including student engagement and enrichment, and provide pastoral support and personal development tuition. Click "Apply Now" for this exciting opportunity. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and forward-thinking professional to our team!
Joining Hugh Baird College as the Head of Personal Development offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student development and well-being. You will have the chance to lead a dedicated team, drive positive change, and shape the personal development provision at the college. The role not only allows you to contribute to the growth and enrichment of students but also offers a range of benefits and rewards, including generous holiday allowance, membership to pension schemes, access to the college's gym and discounted travel, mental health support, and more. At Hugh Baird College, you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive community that values its employees and provides ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and direction of the Personal Development program delivered by the Progress Coach team.
- Line management of the Progress Coaches, ensuring effective behaviour, attendance, and progress strategies.
- Coordinate student voice and oversee equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Lead enrichment and engagement initiatives, focusing on the development of resilience, confidence, independence, and wellbeing.
- Oversee community engagement and student safeguarding initiatives.
- Drive effective learner representation functions, including student surveys and engagement planning.
- Support learners in achieving their goals and accessing high-quality destinations post-education.
Requirements
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent
- Qualified at Level 2 in English and Maths
- A minimum of three years’ management experience within further/higher education
- Successful experience in meeting audit/inspection requirements and responding effectively to recommendations
- Ability to lead, manage and motivate staff to achieve the highest levels of quality and performance, able to respond proactively to change, determine priorities and make decisions that are supported by excellent organisational skills
- High level of skill when managing budgets and accessing and analysing data, with competence in the use of Microsoft Office or equivalent packages
- Demonstrable ability and vision in developing provision, communicating effectively, and liaising with stakeholders; with a clear ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve individual and team objectives
- A full understanding of the challenges presently facing the educational sector and a knowledge of national and local strategies related to further education
Please see the person specification for full details.
Benefits
Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College
We Value Our Employee's Contribution To Our Organisation, That Is Why We Provide a Range Of Benefits And Rewards To Help And Support Them, Including:
- Generous Holiday Allowance
- Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (dependent on role)
- Medicash
- Discounted access to our fully equipped gym
- Discounted rail travel or bus travel
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health Support
- Cycle to work Benefit Scheme
- Cashback and Retail discounts
- College celebration events
For more information on these particular benefits or the other benefits of working at Hugh Baird visit our staff benefits page.
Hugh Baird College is a college and University Centre situated in Merseyside, England. With over 300 courses delivered to more than 5,000 students, it is one of the largest education and training providers in the area. The College offers courses from entry Level to Level 3, A-levels, apprenticeships and university-level courses, foundation degrees and degrees. We are proud to serve our local community by helping people gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to reach their full potential. We are a Mindful Employer and have signed the 'Charter for Employers Positive about Mental Health'. We are committed to creating a supportive and open culture, where colleagues feel able to talk about mental health confidently.
We welcome applications from inspiring individuals with a passion for developing the next generation, regardless of their background, into both teaching and support roles. We have a track record of providing outstanding development to support career progression into teaching and management. Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Hugh Baird College.
Safeguarding Our Students
At Hugh Baird College, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this position, and you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings in line with current guidance.