Principal & Chief Executive
Exeter College
Devon
- Expired
- Salary:
- Attractive salary and package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 April 2015
Job overview
Reference 925905
Exeter College is exceptionally successful, providing outstanding education in one of the country's most rapidly developing knowledge led cities. Our recent Outstanding Ofsted inspection, substantial growth, excellent success rates, committed staff, outstanding student satisfaction scores, and strong partnerships with the region's employers reflect a college that is confident, innovative and focused on learners.
Under the leadership of our current Principal and the exceptional commitment of all staff, learners and partners our college has emerged over the past ten years as one of the leading FE colleges in the country. With the retirement of Richard Atkins, our current Principal and President of the AoC, we invite applications from those wishing to be our next Principal and Chief Executive. As our next leader, you will be driven by a commitment to our learners and the values of education, be able to lead and nurture a talented team in order to enhance our already high quality offer and be brave and creative in developing new and profitable income streams.
Exeter is a particularly dynamic city and the College is recognised as a key player. Our new Principal will continue to take an active role in this partnership, contributing to the success of the city.
There are few such leadership opportunities in UK further education in a College as successful as Exeter College, in a city this vibrant. If you feel you can build on our existing strengths whilst proactively developing growth opportunities we would like to hear from you. To view the recruitment particulars please visit www.veredus.co.uk using reference 925905, for a confidential discussion please call Ed Pritchard on 020 7932 4284.
Exeter College is committed to promoting equality and diversity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date: Monday April 20th
Exeter College
About Exeter College
Why Work For Us?
Exeter College is an Ofsted Outstanding, multi award-winning education provider in Devon, but our vision to be an exceptional college is only made possible with the determination and enthusiasm of our staff. We offer a wide range of fulfilling roles across multiple sites, all with the opportunity for further training and development. We acknowledge our employees’ involvement in shaping futures and making a difference by offering amazing benefits and the opportunity to progress and grow in one of the most successful colleges in the South West.
Exeter College ranked 65th in the 2022 Best Companies League Tables as one of the UK’s Best Large Companies to work for, the third year in a row we have featured in the top 100. A Disability Confident employer, we aim to provide an environment where all staff can thrive because they feel valued, engaged and challenged. If you would like to join our team of exceptional people, please have a look at our vacancies below.
Our Benefits
We depend on exceptional people to sustain our outstanding performance and reward staff for their hard work. We provide an array of progressive benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance, including:
🔹 We offer two defined benefits pension schemes, one for teachers and one for support staff
🔹 Generous Annual Leave entitlement as well as a two-week Christmas shutdown
🔹 We have an onsite gym, Central Fitness, and a variety of classes including spinning, yoga and Pilates, which is affordable and discounted for staff
🔹 Staff Development including away days for employees – more info below
🔹 We offer a cycle scheme that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and can spread the cost of new equipment over a year
🔹 Our @34 restaurant offers a range of eat-in and takeaway options at very reasonable prices with staff discount
🔹 Owlets Nursery is part of the Exeter College Group, providing high quality childcare at a short walk from the College
🔹 Get discounts on over 1200 retailers with our Sodexo platform, plus the ability to get an NUS Card
🔹Staff can receive a voucher every 2 years which will pay for the basic eye test
🔹 Our H2B spa and salon offers a wonderful pampering experience at discounted rates
Principal
John Laramy
Values and vision
Exeter College aims to be an outstanding, dynamic and thriving college, working with partners to provide inspirational education and training.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For further information on the College’s commitment visit our Safeguarding page.
Ofsted report
“As a result of the highly motivated, skilled and experienced staff, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. Lecturers provide learners with challenging work that prepares them extremely well for their next steps. The colleges uses its excellent links with schools, employers and other agencies to understand, and respond quickly to the education and training needs of the local area.”
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