Salary: £79,051 – £88,954 (per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: All Campuses
Cheshire and Warrington Institute of Technology are looking for their first Director to set up the organisation from the ground up.
Based in the lead college, Cheshire College South and West, you will co-ordinate the development of the IoT across the three delivery partners Warrington & Vale Royal, Reaseheath and Macclesfield Colleges, together with the University of Chester and four major employers.
Self-motivated, highly organised with excellent leadership skills and an ability to build strong collaborations, you will have a deep understanding of higher technical vocational education and a track record of delivering curriculum growth. You will be excited by the prospect of being at the forefront of technical education and to lead one of only 21 IoTs nationally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Successful, effective and timely delivery of the IoT (Cheshire & Warrington) as per the licensing agreement between Cheshire College South & West and the Department for Education (DfE);
- Liaise and collaborate with partner academic institutions, employer organisations and the DfE; and
- Report progress regularly, including the fulfilment of the KPIs.
Key Person Specification Requirements:
- Degree and/or comparable professional qualification;
- Evidence of continuous professional development on strategic issues facing the Further Education and/or Higher Education sectors;
- Evidence of continuous professional development specific to strategic leadership;
- Detailed knowledge of teaching and Learning in FE and HE and managing the delivery of Technical subjects at HE and FE levels
- Substantial evidence of outstanding Senior Leadership Experience;
- Detailed awareness of the national, regional and local higher technical skills needs;
- Experience of leading FE & HE quality enhancement processes;
- Significant teaching experience in FE or HE settings;
- Valid UK Driving Licence
- Enhanced DBS check.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.
If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am on 31 May 2023.
The selection process will take place on 9 June 2023.
Benefits:
- Access to world-class facilities, the use of cutting-edge technologies and digital platforms;
- Competitive salary;
- Pension Scheme;
- 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays);
- Professional Development;
- College ‘Count Me In’ social platform;
- Onsite Fitness and Childcare Facilities;
- Employee benefit platform;
- Onsite Costa, Café, Shop, Restaurants, Hair and Beauty Salon; and
- Free onsite parking.
If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.
Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure.
About Us
Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £120m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.
Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.
There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunities for learners to make new friends.
Ellesmere Port Campus
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:
- Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;
- Mock aircraft cabin;
- Fitness gym;
- Hair, beauty and barbering salons;
- Motor Vehicle Workshop with seven vehicle ramps; and
- Strong links with local Employers such as Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals; and
- Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops.
Crewe Campus
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts:
- A multi-purpose sports hall;
- Climbing wall;
- Fitness gym;
- TV and radio studios with specialist equipment;
- Mock aircraft cabin;
- Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;
- Hair, beauty and barbering salons; and
- Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops.
Chester Campus
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Chester Campus boasts:
- Impressive Art and Design Workshops;
- Science Laboratories;
- Strong links with local Employers such as Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals; and
- Access to 4K video recording equipment and specialist software applications
Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure.