Higher Education and International Student Recruitment Director

Director of Higher Education and International Student Recruitment – Cornwall College – Salary: £61,200 per annum - Hours per week: 37 - Weeks per year: 52 

Closing Date: 1 January 2024 – Interview Date: Thursday 11 January 2024

The Cornwall College Challenge – do you want to join us?

Are you looking for a new challenge and a role where you can make a significant impact?

We are looking for an inspirational individual to join us, as Director of Higher Education and International Student Recruitment.

Cornwall College has a clear strategy to be the college of choice for learners across Cornwall. We have made excellent progress to date on providing an excellent learner experience and outcomes through relentless focus on teaching and learning.

Cornwall College has been awarded the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) overall Silver rating, a prestigious accolade highlighting excellence in teaching and student outcomes. In securing this distinction, The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) joins a select group of esteemed institutions, meeting and surpassing the exacting standards set forth by TEF.

This is not your average Director role; it has the responsibility of leading The Cornwall College Groups Higher Education provision in all aspects of quality assurance as well as being responsible for the implementation of the College TLA (Teaching, Learning & Assessment) Strategy in relation to Higher Education.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of success in the following categories:

• Developing and implementing international recruitment and associated marketing strategies.
• Recent relevant leadership experience in Higher Education at a senior academic level (for example, having responsibility for a significant teaching department).
• Recent & relevant experience of strategic and operational leadership of residential provision.
• Proven experience of successful leadership within Higher Education (within Further Education) which has led to high outcomes for students, as well as proven experience of the development and validation of Higher Education programmes including Higher Apprenticeships.

We believe that social and environmental value can be achieved by inspiring people about their world through unforgettable learning experiences; education and learning helps people to define, adapt and shape their world.

If you share our beliefs, feel inspired by our vision of future learning and have a background in leadership of education as well as international student recruitment, then we would love to hear from you.

Supporting the continued transformation of the Group will be an exciting journey and we are looking for an inspirational aspiring individual to come and be part of our journey.

‘Leaders are passionate about the power of education to change lives and benefit the wider community. They focus consistently on learners and their learning and wellbeing. They place a high priority on the importance of good teaching. Leaders have communicated this message to staff, who share the same high expectations for learners.’

Applications are via our website. Interviews will be held on 11th January 2024.

We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff. We have generous annual leave schemes including a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles. We have flexible and supportive family friendly working practices with a range of contracts available including term time only options. We have a range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses. We offer a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme. Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.

The Cornwall College Group is committed to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of TCCG’s mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.

Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.