Director of Student Experience and Wellbeing
| Posting date: | 10 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £64,292.57 to £66,220.85 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 June 2024 |
| Location: | Stockton-On-Tees, County Durham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Education Training Collective |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ0001124 |
Summary
Job Title Director of Student Experience and Wellbeing
Job Ref REQ0001124
Salary Range £64,292.57 - £66,220.85 E42 – E44
Hours 37 (FT)
Location Group wide
Who we are?
We are a group of colleges in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and The Skills Academy. Education Training Collective (Etc.) delivers a full range of courses, training and apprenticeship opportunities, as well as professional and commercial courses.
Our aim is to create greater opportunities for all of our students and communities by equipping people with the skills to help them into employment, raise aspirations and meet the economic demands of the region. ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment.
With a backdrop of high achievement rates, and a financially robust strategic position, the Education Training Collective (Etc.) has exiting plans to further develop our services for learners and the residents of the Tees Valley. The experience of our learners and their wellbeing whilst studying with the Group is central to these plans.
We are looking for an experienced person with the drive and motivation to make a difference, help us deliver an outstanding experience for learners, ensure they are safe and best positioned to progress to their future lives.
The post is a key group senior management post, providing leadership to enable high quality services across the whole group.
As Director of Student Experience and Wellbeing you will:
• Provide leadership and direct the management and operation of college student services and wellbeing resources to provide a safe, secure and stimulating learning and working environment for students, staff and visitors
• Provide leadership in terms of the student experience, tutorial, enrichment and the provision of financial and other support for learners.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior leader within Further Education sector, trained and experienced as a Designated Safeguarding Lead and with a track record of delivering excellent student experience.
This is a role for someone who can get the operational basics right in a systemic manner and has the strategic business awareness to take us to the next level. Does this sound like you?
So if you believe you have the necessary skills, experience, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 93% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on-site parking
• Pro-Hybrid working employer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.2% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more https://thanking-you.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start
• Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
• Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk
Schedule
This post will be expected to work during normal operational college hours (Monday to Friday).
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 24th June 2024.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
Job Ref REQ0001124
Salary Range £64,292.57 - £66,220.85 E42 – E44
Hours 37 (FT)
Location Group wide
Who we are?
We are a group of colleges in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and The Skills Academy. Education Training Collective (Etc.) delivers a full range of courses, training and apprenticeship opportunities, as well as professional and commercial courses.
Our aim is to create greater opportunities for all of our students and communities by equipping people with the skills to help them into employment, raise aspirations and meet the economic demands of the region. ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment.
With a backdrop of high achievement rates, and a financially robust strategic position, the Education Training Collective (Etc.) has exiting plans to further develop our services for learners and the residents of the Tees Valley. The experience of our learners and their wellbeing whilst studying with the Group is central to these plans.
We are looking for an experienced person with the drive and motivation to make a difference, help us deliver an outstanding experience for learners, ensure they are safe and best positioned to progress to their future lives.
The post is a key group senior management post, providing leadership to enable high quality services across the whole group.
As Director of Student Experience and Wellbeing you will:
• Provide leadership and direct the management and operation of college student services and wellbeing resources to provide a safe, secure and stimulating learning and working environment for students, staff and visitors
• Provide leadership in terms of the student experience, tutorial, enrichment and the provision of financial and other support for learners.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior leader within Further Education sector, trained and experienced as a Designated Safeguarding Lead and with a track record of delivering excellent student experience.
This is a role for someone who can get the operational basics right in a systemic manner and has the strategic business awareness to take us to the next level. Does this sound like you?
So if you believe you have the necessary skills, experience, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 93% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on-site parking
• Pro-Hybrid working employer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.2% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more https://thanking-you.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start
• Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
• Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk
Schedule
This post will be expected to work during normal operational college hours (Monday to Friday).
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 24th June 2024.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
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