Head of School - Hair & Beauty and Retail & Hospitality
Solihull College
Solihull
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £41,944 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 22 October 2014
Job overview
Post No: MA029
The College is seeking to recruit a dynamic, creative and inspirational Head of School to lead our Hair & Beauty and Retail & Hospitality team, to optimise student success and to provide high quality learning experiences across 16 - 18, adult learners and apprentices.
Responsible for the leadership and management of a team of Tutors, Assessors and Technical staff, the successful candidate should have substantial experience in the delivery and management of Hair & Beauty provision, together with a proven track record in leading teams to achieve excellence in teaching and learning.
Other key priorities for the Head of School will include the ability to drive and further develop our engagement with key employers, the expansion of client bases for our commercial salons and the development of entrepreneurial activities for learners. Again, suitable experience is essential.
Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in Hair & Beauty, preferably to Degree level, and holding a Level 5 teaching qualification, you should be able to demonstrate a commitment to current and relevant CPD activity which will enhance the curriculum and learners' experience.
The School operates at both the Woodlands and Blossomfield Campus with leading sponsors in the field of hair and beauty.
For further information about the Woodlands Campus, please click here http://www.solihull.ac.uk/about_us.php??id=about_us&uid=woodlands.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Harkesh Ram, Senior Director - Vocational Studies on 0121 678 7201 or email Harkesh.ram@solihull.ac.uk.
Closing date: Wednesday 22nd October 2014
Solihull College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and ensuring a safe environment for all students and expect all staff to engage fully with this commitment.
About Solihull College
- Solihull College
- Auckland Drive, Smith's Wood
- Solihull
- B36 0NF
- United Kingdom
Solihull College and University Centre is a mixed, non-denominational, further and higher education institution. It has two sites: the Blossomfield campus in Solihull and the Woodlands campus in Smith’s Wood.
The college offers both full-time and part-time studies, ranging from vocational courses, foundation-level courses and apprenticeships to university-level programmes including HNCs, HNDs, BA and MA degrees.
Principal
John Callaghan
Values and vision
Solihull College and University Centre has an ethos of impact. Through the provision of excellent education, the college provides a platform for students to make a powerful impact on their local and regional economies. Aiming to be the optimal college for individuals, Solihull College is dedicated to fostering the best environment for students.
The college recognises the significance of the active promotion and practice of fundamental British values. By creating an environment where students acknowledge their responsibility to work together, treat each other with respect, work diligently towards academic and personal excellence and inspire their peers, Solihull College and University Centre lays the foundations for current and future success.
Ofsted report
“Good teaching in most subjects develops learners’ and apprentices’ knowledge, skills and understanding well, enabling a high proportion to make good progress. Careers advice and guidance are effective. Learners are placed on a level of study that best suits their skills and interests, so that the vast majority complete their courses and move on successfully to further study, apprenticeships and employment. Learners and apprentices quickly develop a broad range of good personal, social employability skills, as well as positive attitudes to learning, that prepare them well for their future careers.”
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