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Director of the Institute of Technology (IoT)

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Dyddiad hysbysebu: 06 Mehefin 2025
Cyflog: £84,189 i £94,737 bob blwyddyn
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 23 Mehefin 2025
Lleoliad: Cheshire, North West England
Gweithio o bell: Ar y safle yn unig
Cwmni: Cheshire College South and West
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: EL603

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Director of the Institute of Technology (IoT) (EL603)
Salary: £84,189 – £94,737 (per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Location: All Campuses

Cheshire and Warrington Institute of Technology are looking for their new Director of the Institute of Technology (IoT).

Based in the lead college, Cheshire College South and West, you will co-ordinate the development of the IoT across the three delivery partners Warrington & Vale Royal, Reaseheath and Macclesfield Colleges, together with the University of Chester and four major employers.

Self-motivated, highly organised with excellent leadership skills and an ability to build strong collaborations, you will have a deep understanding of higher technical vocational education and a track record of delivering curriculum growth. You will be excited by the prospect of being at the forefront of technical education and to lead one of only 21 IoTs nationally.

Key Responsibilities:

Successful, effective and timely delivery of the IoT (Cheshire & Warrington) as per the licensing agreement between Cheshire College South & West and the Department for Education (DfE);
Liaise and collaborate with partner academic institutions, employer organisations and the DfE; and
Report progress regularly, including the fulfilment of the KPIs.
Key Person Specification Requirements:

Degree and/or comparable professional qualification;
Evidence of continuous professional development on strategic issues facing the Further Education and/or Higher Education sectors;
Evidence of continuous professional development specific to strategic leadership;
Detailed knowledge of teaching and Learning in FE and HE and managing the delivery of Technical subjects at HE and FE levels
Substantial evidence of outstanding Senior Leadership Experience;
Detailed awareness of the national, regional and local higher technical skills needs;
Experience of leading FE & HE quality enhancement processes;
Significant teaching experience in FE or HE settings;
Valid UK Driving Licence
Enhanced DBS check.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am on 23 June 2025.

The selection process will take place on 3 July 2025.

Benefits:

Access to world-class facilities;
Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk: Equality and Diversity, Information, Advice and Guidance, Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent, Principles of Customer Service
Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities;
Competitive salary;
Pension scheme;
35 days holiday (plus bank holidays);
Onsite fitness and childcare facilities;
Employee benefit platform;
Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon; and
Free onsite parking.
If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk and arrangements will be made for a discussion with the hiring manager.

Please note, we are not able to accept CVs from agencies.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. References will also be sought.

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

Crewe Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts:

A multi-purpose sports hall;
Climbing wall;
Fitness gym;
TV and radio studios with specialist equipment;
Mock aircraft cabin;
Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;
Hair, beauty and barbering salons;
Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops; and
New Institute of Technology (Construction beginning 2024).

Ellesmere Port Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:

Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022);
Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023);
Mock aircraft cabin;
Fitness gym;
Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023); and
Professional theatre.

Chester Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Chester Campus boasts:

Impressive Art and Design Workshops;
Science Laboratories);
Strong links with local Employers such as Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals; and;
Access to 4K video recording equipment and specialist software applications.