Head of Higher Education & Adult Learning

Higher Education & Adult Learning Department

Head of Higher Education & Adult Learning

1.0 FTE (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)

£46,020 to £52,020 per annum

BCoT is looking for a dynamic, inspiring individual to lead the strategic development of Higher Education and Adult Learning, across the college, to secure a year on year increase in the number of courses and students. You will have previous experience in a similar role with a proven track record of achieving sustainable growth in both higher and adult education.

You will provide professional leadership and management to the Faculty to secure continual improvements in teaching, learning and assessment and manage the professional development of our staff to raise the achievements of our students.

You will have significant experience of curriculum management and development with a proven track record of securing sustained improvements. You’ll also know how to gather, analyse and interpret information to help you effect change and improvement

You will be passionate about staff and student success and you will be driven to make their experience the best it can be. You will also have the ability to motivate staff, solve problems and effectively manage performance to create a high performing team.

Interviews will be arranged as and when applications are received, so please do not delay in applying.

Additional information

- Pension scheme: Teachers Pension (TPS)

- Generous annual leave entitlement, bank holidays (plus Christmas closure.) Retail Benefits scheme, free onsite parking, refectory/coffee shop, Gym and staff wellbeing day.

- DBS check is payable by candidate.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the College is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Basingstoke College of Technology, located in North Hampshire, is a leading and well-respected further education provider. The college prides itself on its excellent links with business and the success of its learners in securing positive destinations.

Basingstoke is an expanding town with a thriving economy and excellent transport links. The college is rated Good by Ofsted, has continued to improve since its last inspection and has maintained outstanding financial health for many years.

BCoT is a significant provider of apprenticeships and we have set ambitious growth targets.

BCoT is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

BCoT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its learners, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure (payable by the candidate) as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK.