Head of Work Based Learning, Engineering and Apprenticeships - NG10767

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

 In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

The Head of Work Based Learning is responsible for the leadership and management of the Engineering Apprenticeship Work Based Learning curriculum area. With direct accountability for the success and positive progression of the student cohort under the leadership of the Director of Engineering Apprenticeships and Jaguar Land Rover Programmes.

The post holder will be accountable for curriculum, resource & financial management, and quality assurance. 

Through the effective deployment of resources and College systems and procedures, the post holder will ensure that each student has access to and receives an outstanding experience including high quality teaching, learning and assessment that will ensure our students develop WCG ‘T-shaped’ employability skills to gain a competitive advantage as they progress towards and along their chosen careers.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY INCLUDE:

 Student outcomes, attainment, positive progression and destinations;

 Quality of provision and student experience;

 Performance and management of staff within the area

 Course planning (including study programme and other regulatory compliance);

 Efficient delivery models;

 Delivery of all provision in line with the College Strategy;

 Awarding body compliance; and

 Work effectively with any internal and external partners to ensure priorities are met.

Essential Attainments

✓Educated to a full Level 4 in a qualification within the subject area or related discipline

✓Assessor award A1 (or equivalent), or a willingness to complete the award within one year of commencing employment.

✓Experience of managing apprenticeships.

Desirable Attainments

✓Qualification in Management

✓Teacher Qualified.

✓Internal Verifier Qualification

Essential Key Experience & Attributes

✓Experience as a Manager working with students 

✓Extensive Industrial experience in the sector.

✓Proven track record of improving and sustaining above benchmark success rates.

✓Experience of monitoring and evaluating student progress to improve success rates.

✓Experience of performance and impact management of teams.

✓Recent experience of a wide range of relevant enterprises.

✓Successful outcomes with Awarding Bodies and partners to achieve desired outcomes.

✓Good verbal and written communication skills.

✓A flexible and enthusiastic approach.

✓The ability to relate well with staff and students.

✓The ability to be self-motivated and to motivate others. 

✓Good problem solving skills.

✓The ability to work to deadlines.

✓A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.

✓Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

✓Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.

✓Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity.