Assistant Principal - Student Experience

Join us as Assistant Principal of Student Experience, leading a team to enhance student well-being and success. Drive strategic initiatives in Safeguarding, Support, and Enrichment. Make a meaningful impact in education.

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Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Assistant Principal - Student Experience to join our team. As the Chief Ambassador for our students, you will lead a passionate team committed to enhancing the well-being and success of our students throughout their college journey. You will be responsible for the strategic leadership of key areas, including Safeguarding, Wellbeing & Support, Enrichment & Learner Voice, Tutorials, Careers & Work Experience, Learning Resource Centre, Front of House, and Security. You will play a pivotal role in advancing the ambitions of our College Student Union, fostering a culture of passion and enthusiasm for student experience across the entire institution.

Salary

£68,450

Location

Cross Campus

Hours

37 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year

Contract Type

Permanent

Reference

SR1715

Closing Date

23/08/2024

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement coherent and effective cross-College support for the Teaching and Learning Strategy and associated policies and procedures.
  • Provide strong and collegial leadership of your team, supporting and nurturing them through proactive professional and personal development.
  • Contribute to the College’s strategic and operational planning and performance reporting regime, including effective leadership of planning and performance.
  • Develop and enhance productive relationships with key partners.
  • Ensure that all Student Support Services are promoted to existing and potential students in College and at events and in publicity for potential students.
  • Review, develop and implement effective frameworks, systems and policies that ensures a holistic, inclusive and accessible provision of student support for all students to enable their success.
  • Deliver an effective Personal Development Strategy.
  • Work with Curriculum Directors to ensure that students are placed on courses appropriate to their needs, qualifications, aspirations and receive support appropriate to their needs.
  • Ensure that the College admission, guidance and advice functions assist applicants to access appropriate learning.

 

 

Job Requirements:

  • Significant experience managing a similar service.
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate and identify areas for improvement, with a track record of planning for excellence.
  • Experience in community learning.
  • Proven experience in strategic planning, target setting, evaluation, and reporting.
  • Proficiency in effective learner support methodologies.

The right candidate will have:

  • Teaching qualification
  • Postgraduate certificate
  • Relevant management qualification.
  • Experience in community education.
  • Experience managing change within an educational setting

Why choose us:

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. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE.  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 dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
  • Excellent pension provision
  • Annual Staff Awards
  • CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
  • Free onsite parking
  • Staff appreciation days
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
  • Well-being days & activities 
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme*
  • Discounted gym membership.
  • Fully immersive teaching rooms allowing online teaching simultaneously at multiple locations.
  • Hybrid Working available.
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance.
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