Director of Operations - Engineering Centre; TEC)

Recruitment for education and the public sector

Do you want to shape the future of engineering talent in West Yorkshire?

Are you passionate about ensuring outstanding learner experiences?

Calderdale College are seeking to appoint a Director of Operations at the Calderdale College Engineering Centre who will provide senior leadership of their apprenticeship and T Level programmes.

We are looking for a passionate individual who can lead high quality learning, teaching and assessment, whilst implementing ambitious plans for this important provision.

Reporting into the Vice Principal for Apprenticeships, Adults and Higher Education, you will lead on all aspects of the student/apprentice journey whilst ensuring outstanding employer satisfaction, regulatory compliance and commercial success. You will provide operational leadership and direction for staff and work with employers and stakeholders to align provision to current and future skills needs.

To be successful, you will be an experienced manager within the post 16 sector and will have demonstrable experience of leading delivery which has resulted in excellent learner outcomes. You will have an excellent understanding of apprenticeship compliance and funding requirements and will be committed to developing provision which best meets the needs of the engineering sector across West Yorkshire. You will have a sound understanding of what exceptional teaching and learning looks like and a commitment to driving high standards across all provision.

The centre offers a range of courses including

Apprenticeships, T Levels and commercial provision, with subjects including Level 2& 3

Welding, Level 3 Engineering, Dual-discipline engineering programmes, Motor Vehicle and Electrical Installation. There are state of the art facilities including Robotics provision, Engineering workshops, Modern machinery and lathes, Motor Vehicle (MV) garage, Electrical provision, Industry 4 Hub, a New staffroom and Industry-focused facilities designed to support current and future engineering provision

This is a unique opportunity to provide leadership to a an established and successful Engineering centre.

• Benefits - High quality pension schemes
• Free Gym membership
• Generous holiday entitlements
• A number of health and well-being initiatives
• Free car parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts & Rewards

Calderdale College is committed to the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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