Head of Work-Based Learning - Construction

As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a Head of Work-Based Learning - Construction?

This is a full-time position, working 37 hours per week.

Day to day duties

-To design and develop a wide curriculum that meets the needs of learners, support growth, and enables them to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours they need to progress into meaningful sustained destinations.

-To effectively lead, manage and develop implementation of curriculum that creates an outstanding learner experience.

-To lead, motivate and develop a team of staff and support their career journeys while championing a cycle of continuous improvement.

-To work collaboratively with cross-college teams to ensure the wider knowledge, skills and behaviours learners need are planned and developed coherently. (e.g. Maths, English, Careers, Personal Development, Digital etc.)

A Level 4 Teaching Qualification.

-A Vocational qualification at a minimum of level 3, which is appropriate to Building Services and Construction Professions.

-A strong understanding of Quality Assurance processes.

-Knowledge and experience of current teaching, learning and assessment strategies., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Generous holiday entitlement
-2-week Christmas closure
-Potential for hybrid working opportunities
-Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
-Generous pension scheme
-Local and national staff discounts
-Free parking across sites
-Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
-Focus on staff wellbeing
-Wellbeing@weston hub
-Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
-Annual staff conference with guest speakers
-Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
-Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression

Weston 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.