Learning Area Manager (Vocational)
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2026 |
| Location: | Stroud, Gloucestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | South Gloucestershire and Stroud College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ001445 |
Summary
Learning Area Manager (Vocational)
Reference: REQ001445
Location: Stroud Campus
FTE Salary: up to £43,137.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Financial Rewards and Benefits:
• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme - Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers’ pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contribution of over 23%
• Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%.
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 35 days annual leave for management contracted positions (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Free Annual Eye test.
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union.
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities.
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School).
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources.
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee.
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, foundation learning, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.
Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/
SGS College is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Learning Area Manager in our Vocational Department. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people. To support the curriculum design, growth and development of the Department we are seeking the skills and experience of an inspirational education practitioner, equipped with leadership skills to manage a team of dedicated, vocational teaching staff.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
• Responsibility for developing a challenging, differentiated and inspirational vocational curriculum that will inspire outstanding teaching
• Be responsible for high quality teaching, learning, assessment and curriculum management within the Learning Area
• Ensure high levels of attendance, added value, retention, achievement, student satisfaction
• Be responsible for outcomes within the Learning Area: achievement, value added, progression, Eng/maths
• Be responsible for ensuring students are placed on a study programme best suited to developing their skills, knowledge and understanding
Skills and Qualifications
• Degree or relevant qualification
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of working with young people
• An ability to lead, manage and inspire others
• Innovative approach to curriculum design and delivery
Please apply online by: Monday 25th May 2026
Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed
If you have any queries please contact hrservicedesk@sgscol.ac.uk
SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.
Reference: REQ001445
Location: Stroud Campus
FTE Salary: up to £43,137.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Financial Rewards and Benefits:
• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme - Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers’ pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contribution of over 23%
• Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%.
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 35 days annual leave for management contracted positions (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Free Annual Eye test.
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union.
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities.
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School).
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources.
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee.
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, foundation learning, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.
Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/
SGS College is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Learning Area Manager in our Vocational Department. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people. To support the curriculum design, growth and development of the Department we are seeking the skills and experience of an inspirational education practitioner, equipped with leadership skills to manage a team of dedicated, vocational teaching staff.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
• Responsibility for developing a challenging, differentiated and inspirational vocational curriculum that will inspire outstanding teaching
• Be responsible for high quality teaching, learning, assessment and curriculum management within the Learning Area
• Ensure high levels of attendance, added value, retention, achievement, student satisfaction
• Be responsible for outcomes within the Learning Area: achievement, value added, progression, Eng/maths
• Be responsible for ensuring students are placed on a study programme best suited to developing their skills, knowledge and understanding
Skills and Qualifications
• Degree or relevant qualification
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of working with young people
• An ability to lead, manage and inspire others
• Innovative approach to curriculum design and delivery
Please apply online by: Monday 25th May 2026
Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed
If you have any queries please contact hrservicedesk@sgscol.ac.uk
SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.