Director of Apprenticeships

Join the DN Colleges Group and make a lasting impact on students' futures! We are seeking an engaging and forward-thinking Director of Apprenticeships to lead and innovate our apprenticeship curriculum, ensuring it meets the highest standards and the needs of both students and employers. 

At the DN Colleges Group, our core values drive everything we do. We believe in: 

• Ambition: Striving for the highest standards. 

• Support: Creating a caring, safe, and inclusive environment. 

• Partnership: Collaborating to achieve shared goals. 

• Innovation: Finding creative solutions with agility. 

• Responsibility: Taking individual and collective responsibility. 

• Equality: Working with integrity, openness, honesty, and respect. 

The Role 

As our Director of Apprenticeships, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Lead and Manage Apprenticeship Programmes: Champion the development and delivery of innovative, high-quality apprenticeship curricula. 

• Cultivate a High-Performance Culture: Inspire and lead a team dedicated to achieving high standards and outstanding student outcomes. 

• Drive Curriculum Innovation: Lead the design and delivery of apprenticeship standards, ensuring excellence in teaching and learning practices. 

• Ensure Quality Assurance: Implement adequate quality assurance and improvement policies to maintain high standards. 

• Use Data for Improvement: Embed the analysis of student performance data in curriculum planning. 

• Enhance Teaching and Learning: Provide leadership in teaching, learning, and assessment. 

• Promote Inclusivity and Diversity: Create inclusive, supportive, and safe curriculum areas. 

• Manage Resources Effectively: Guide the business planning process for curriculum areas. 

• Represent the College Externally: Engage with partners to share best practices and promote the college's interests. 

About You 

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about education and innovation, with the following qualifications and experience: 

• Education and Qualifications: Hold a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one. Possess significant experience in a substantial management position within an FE environment. 

• Work Experience: Proven track record in leading and managing the performance of teaching and support staff teams. Successful experience in sustainable curriculum innovation and leading change through interventionist actions. 

• Skills and Knowledge: Thorough, up-to-date knowledge of current education drivers and initiatives. Experience working in flexible learning environments and successfully utilising ILT. Strong understanding of quality assurance processes and excellent data analysis skills. 

• Personal Qualities: High-level influencing and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and in partnership. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Innovative, flexible, and creative approach to responding to opportunities and identified needs. Commitment to directing and developing an open, honest, and respectful culture. Enthusiasm and flexibility to contribute to the development of new areas of work. Genuine commitment to the success of students and the wider community. 

What We Offer 

• Competitive Salary: £47,662 - £53,263 per annum

• Fantastic Employer Pension Contribution: £13,669 - £15,379 per annum

• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement. 

• Generous Holiday Entitlement: 35 bookable days plus 8 public holidays and two weeks at Christmas. 

• Supportive Environment: A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. 

• Electric Car Scheme/Cycle to Work Scheme 

• Vivup–Lifestyle Family Friendly Benefits and Discounts 

• 24/7 Mental Health Support 

• Free Gym 

• And much more 

How to Apply 

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you! Apply now by submitting an online application that demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification - click the 'Apply' button above. 

Application Deadline: Thursday 5 June

Interviews: Friday 13 June 

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates.  Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.