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Salary:£55,901
Location:Cross Campus
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year
Contract Type:Permanent
Reference:SR1809
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Job Details
USP College is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead and manage our Higher Education and Access provision. This is a pivotal role, where you will drive strategic development, ensure the highest standards of quality, and provide outstanding leadership to staff and students.
The successful candidate will oversee a portfolio of Higher Education and Access programmes, contributing to the College's mission to deliver exceptional educational experiences and drive growth
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies aligned with the College's Strategic Plan and Policies.
- Drive the Quality Framework and Career Focused Learning strategies to deliver exceptional outcomes.
- Lead curriculum development, including introducing new higher-level qualifications and micro-credentials.
- Ensure compliance with QAA, OFS regulations, and partner expectations.
- Oversee the selection, admission, and ongoing support of students.
- Lead and inspire the Higher Education and Access team to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional integrity.
- Monitor resource allocation, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of programmes.
Job Requirements:
- Degree-level education or relevant professional qualification.
- Proven experience in curriculum management within Further or Higher Education.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills with a commitment to educational excellence.
The right candidate will have:
- High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work as a team.
- A strong attention to detail.
- The ability to work towards deadlines.
- Initiative and leadership skills.
Why choose us:
As a college, our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
What we offer:
- A college environment fully dedicated to developing every student to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals keen to develop and learn.
- A two year funded teaching course , providing the opportunity to complete a recognised post 16 teaching qualification*
- A successful NQT support program.
- Excellent CPD opportunities.
- Well-being days & activities
- Generous pension (Teachers pension scheme)
- Free onsite parking.
- Onsite canteen & coffee shop.
- Cycle to work scheme*
- Discounted gym membership.
- Electric Vehicle Scheme*
- Eye Care Vouchers scheme.
- Hybrid Working available.
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance.
*subject to terms & conditions