Director of Curriculum (Engineering)
The Isle of Wight College
Isle of Wight
- Expired
- Salary:
- (£38,572 - £50,300) and generous relocation package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 1 May 2014
Job overview
Director of Curriculum (Engineering), Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight College wishes to appoint an accomplished Director of Curriculum to drive forward our significant Engineering function.
The new post holder will have central involvement in the development and implementation of an exciting new £6.5 million STEM (Science, Technology Engineering and Maths) Centre of Excellence which is due to open in September 2015.
The Isle of Wight College has been inspected by Ofsted and graded 'Outstanding'; and holds the prestigious Beacon College status for excellence and innovation in education. We are very proud of this achievement, and continue to offer more courses than any other educational institution on the Isle of Wight, with progression from foundation to degree level.
We know that it takes more than just studying for a qualification to be successful in life and that's why our students stand out in the crowd. The Isle of Wight College has close working relationships with a wide range of external organisations and is constantly developing links that will benefit our students, staff and industry partners. This has provided our students with the relevant experience, skills and expertise to prepare themselves for the ever changing workplace. When Isle of Wight College students start their careers, they have the knowledge and skills to be successfully employed in industry.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Able to demonstrate successful management of a significant curriculum area
- Committed to this growth industry and its future
- Currently working in an "outstanding" or "good" engineering department within an "outstanding" or "good" further education college
- An innovative and inspirational manager
- Capable of driving change
- Able to achieve challenging targets in an ambitious and dynamic environment
Closing date for applications: midday, Thursday 1 May 2014
Interviews will be held on Friday 9 May 2014
For further information please refer to our website: www.iwcollege.ac.uk or for an application pack email: recruitment@iwcollege.ac.uk (reference VC 536).
Previous applicants for an engineering management position at the Isle of Wight College need not apply.
About The Isle of Wight College
Based in Newport, the Isle of Wight College is a coeducational college for students over the age of 16. It is situated in the Isle of Wight and is a further education establishment. The college first opened in 1951. When it opened it mainly focussed on educating students on engineering. There are approximately more than 8,000 students enrolled at the college.
Principal
Debbie Lavin
Values and Vision
The Isle of Wight College aims to put its pupils at the heart of everything they do. It works closely in partnership with businesses to help the students gain full-time employment, work experience and an understanding of what life is like in the workplace. The college believes in being a part of the local community.
Ofsted report
“The Isle of Wight College is an outstanding college that is working most effectively to meet the needs of the island community. Standards are very high and improving for all learners, who make outstanding progress during their time at college. Teaching and learning are good and improving. Guidance and support for learners are outstanding. The college has made exceptional progress during the last seven years. The changes that have come about have been driven by outstanding leadership and management and a relentless focus on the vision to serve the community and on raising standards. Quality assurance procedures are robust and thorough. To improve further, the college needs to enhance target setting for individual learners and the delivery of key skills.”
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