Assistant Principal – Professional Services
| Posting date: | 29 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £69,594 to £75,334 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Plus excellent benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2024 |
| Location: | Paignton, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | South Devon College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AP2446 |
Summary
Salary: £69,594 to £75,334 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Location: Paignton, Devon
We are seeking an experienced leader from within an educational setting to provide innovative and inspiring leadership of our professional services teams. At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives, do you want to be part of that team?
This is a challenging senior role that will have strategic responsibility for the design, implementation and development of an outstanding student journey process.
In return, you can expect access to a range of development opportunities, a generous holiday allowance and a strong emphasis on work-life balance, in addition to the many benefits we have to offer.
The successful candidate will have a level 6 qualification or equivalent professional experience in leadership and management within an educational setting. You will be an excellent communicator at all levels and be adept at identifying and prioritising the needs of our stakeholders.
Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:
• 35 days annual leave
• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
• Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 16%;
• Hybrid and flexible working patterns;
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
• Employee Assistance Programmes;
• Discounted travel schemes.
Closing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 22 May 2024
Interview Date: Friday 7 June 2024
To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.
Having read the job description, if you have any further questions relating to this vacancy prior to applying, please contact Kelly Sooben, Vice Principal - People and Resources at kellysooben@southdevon.ac.uk.
The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College’s status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK.
We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.
We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.
Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.
This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.
Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.
This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of learners, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Location: Paignton, Devon
We are seeking an experienced leader from within an educational setting to provide innovative and inspiring leadership of our professional services teams. At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives, do you want to be part of that team?
This is a challenging senior role that will have strategic responsibility for the design, implementation and development of an outstanding student journey process.
In return, you can expect access to a range of development opportunities, a generous holiday allowance and a strong emphasis on work-life balance, in addition to the many benefits we have to offer.
The successful candidate will have a level 6 qualification or equivalent professional experience in leadership and management within an educational setting. You will be an excellent communicator at all levels and be adept at identifying and prioritising the needs of our stakeholders.
Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:
• 35 days annual leave
• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
• Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 16%;
• Hybrid and flexible working patterns;
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
• Employee Assistance Programmes;
• Discounted travel schemes.
Closing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 22 May 2024
Interview Date: Friday 7 June 2024
To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.
Having read the job description, if you have any further questions relating to this vacancy prior to applying, please contact Kelly Sooben, Vice Principal - People and Resources at kellysooben@southdevon.ac.uk.
The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College’s status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK.
We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.
We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.
Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.
This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.
Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.
This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of learners, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.