Head of Learning
Learning Partnership West
Bristol
- Expired
- Salary:
- £50,500
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 31 August 2014
Job overview
(40 hours per week)
About the Company:
Learning Partnership West (LPW) is an innovative Community Interest Com-pany with a key focus of providing support for vul-nerable children and young people in the West of Eng-land area. We have a long and successful history span-ning some 30 years support-ing and enabling individuals to achieve their full poten-tial through creative meth-ods of learning. We work with individuals, families, schools, colleges, Local Au-thorities, training providers and employers.
Our work is undertaken through networks of profes-sionals who deliver services at grass roots level linking with statutory, voluntary and community sectors. CIC status focuses on supporting communities it recognises our previous work and achievements as well as our current focus on the Gov-ernment's new vision for supporting young people and adults from a range of backgrounds.
About the Role:
Learning Partnership West is looking for a dynamic indi-vidual who is has clear vi-sions on developing learning and has the drive and de-termination to continue our journey of providing ser-vices to support children and young people to reach their true potential. You will be passionate about learning and inspiring staff to be the same within an executive management role and will support staff within the or-ganisation to deliver learn-ing to LPW standards. You will have an innovative ap-proach to how learning should be delivered and you will have a responsibility to ensure that LPW continues to push at the edge of the emerging learning practices and technologies.
Our vision is to change lives and shape futures by leading the transformation of work with children and young people. Equality, diversity and fairness are at the heart of everything we do. We be-lieve that every child and young person has the ability to reach their true potential. LPW has the commitment, determination and ability to achieve this vision, it is im-portant that the person that takes on this role does too.
The ideal candidate:
- Experience of delivering innovative and effective learning to young people.
- A degree level qualifica-tion or equivalent and a relevant teaching/training qualification.
- Substantial experience with an organisation that has delivered services to children and young people either directly or through contract.
- A minimum of 5 years relevant senior management experience. Will be able to work with executive team to create a strategy for learn-ing and development within LPW.
- Operated as part of an ef-fective leadership team and have a proven track record working within challenging, fast paced environments.
- Experience of managing significant budgets and con-tracts.
How to Apply?
Please visit our website to view the job description and to obtain an application form: www.lpw.org.uk/work-with-us.
Closing Date: 31st August 2014
Company Benefits:
- Cycle To Work Scheme - Season Ticket Loan
- Pension Scheme - Staff Training
- Occupational Maternity Pay - Occupational Sick Pay
- Childcare Vouchers - 24 Days Annual Leave Rising to 29 days
- Two Duvet Days
Further Information:
- As an Equal Opportunities employer Learning Partner-ship West welcomes applica-tions from all sectors of the community.
- Please note, that due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only re-spond to your application if you are shortlisted for an interview.
- An enhanced DBS check is a requirement of this role.
Bristol City Centre
About Learning Partnership West
LPW Summary
In the past year, LPW as a community-interest-company responsible for running other contracts, has placed 162 Bristol-based young people into employment, education and training. Of these, 40% were placed within two months of their first contact with us. Through our drop-in centres, LPW has also helped many children and young people (CYP) who have come to us for advice on training, employment, housing support and other personal issues. We are excited by the work we do and love to talk about it.
LPW Company Mission
Equality, diversity and fairness are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on engaging and involving children and young people in real and innovative ways that maintain them at the centre of all that we do. Rights and responsibilities, alongside our trusted adult model, are the key concepts for the organisation, we work with children and young people and their families within communities to support them to take responsibility for themselves and shape their own futures.
LPW Independent School Mission
Our vision for the LPW Independent School (Bristol), through a network of small urban village schools based in city communities, is to be a centre of excellence for innovative practice. This will help young people to focus on their personal and social development, re-engage with their education, gain qualifications and move forward into further education, training or employment.
School Address
Silver Street, Bristol, City of Bristol, BS1 2DU
Website
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