- West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
- 29.6 hours (4 days per week), 52 weeks per year - Permanent
- Salary: £34,834 - £36,648 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)
- Actual Salary (£27,867 - £29,318 per annum)
We are seeking an ambitious and professional individual to support the Head of Department in managing the department delivery of exceptional programmes to our students, ensuring outstanding teaching provision and that each learner is successful in achieving their learning objectives.
This role supports a team, and demonstratable line management experience is key. Relevant experience within education would be highly advantageous, such as supporting apprenticeship programmes. Expertise in Business sector(s) is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
- Family friendly policies and flexible working
- Access to our employee assistance programme
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Free parking
- Canteen
- Company Events
- Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes.
- Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
- Funded subject course development for your role
- Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
- Career progression opportunities available
West Suffolk College is one of the country’s leading further education and apprenticeship providers. Our apprenticeship results have consistently remained above the national average. We offer many degrees, HNCs and HNDs at our focused and inclusive University Studies Centre. We have around 13,000 students including nearly 2,000 apprentices studying with us.
As a College, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.
This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.
This 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.
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AND APPLY DIRECTLY VIA OUR PORTAL. WE CANNOT ACCEPT INDEED APPLICATIONS OR CVS AS A FORMAL APPLICATION, THANK YOU.
Completed application forms should be made via out recruitment portal – if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Closing Date: 8.00am on Monday, 16th September
Interviews: To be held on Thursday, 19th September
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
The College is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,867.00-£36,648.00 per year
Expected hours: 29.6 per week
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 16/09/2024