Director of Inclusion

About Barnsley College

Barnsley College is a large tertiary College serving the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough and surrounding areas in South Yorkshire. The College is the main provider of post-16 education in the borough and plays a vital role within the Yorkshire and Humber region.

At Barnsley College, we are committed to putting the needs of our students first and fostering a positive working environment across all campuses. The College operates commercial facilities alongside everyday teaching and is guided by a vision, purpose, values, and strategic priorities that inspire learners and transform lives. We encourage all staff and students to dream big and strive for excellence, creating a culture that truly impacts student aspirations.

The Director of Inclusion will report to the Vice Principal, Curriculum & Student Experience and will be a member of the Senior Management Team. The role focuses on reducing barriers, promoting equity, and improving outcomes for all learners. You will support the development and delivery of strategic objectives and associated action plans that secure the college’s future viability, growth, and development.

Additionally, you will provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management for heads of department.

• Reduce educational barriers and promote equity for all students.
• Improve outcomes across the learner population.
• Support the development and delivery of strategic objectives and associated action plans.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management for department heads.

If you believe that you have the vision, skills, expertise, and enthusiasm to make a difference and help us realise our ambitions, we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to extend the closing date of the advert should we receive a sufficient level of interest.