At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire the Engineering Apprenticeships team to ensure student success.
- Company: Join The Bedford College Group, a leader in education and training.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and excellent professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with travel across multiple campuses and a commitment to safeguarding students.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while shaping the future of engineering education.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience and a passion for education and apprenticeships.
The predicted salary is between 62099 - 62099 £ per year.
Location: Tresham College – Corby Campus but will travel to all Group Sites
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £47,972 and £62,099 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 35 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s pension / Local Government Pension Scheme, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
About the role: We are currently seeking a Group Head of School in Engineering Apprenticeships to join our Apprenticeships department at The Bedford College Group. As a Group Head of School, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
- Strategic Leadership
- Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college
- The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford)
- The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023)
- The National College for Motoring portal alongside Silverstone race circuit
To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community‑based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.
Safeguarding our Students: The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
Group Head of School - Engineering Apprenticeships employer: Bedford ESOL
The Bedford College Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for the Group Head of School in Engineering Apprenticeships. With a strong commitment to professional development, generous benefits including 35 days of annual leave, and a focus on safeguarding students, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to lead and inspire the next generation of engineers across multiple campuses. Located in Corby, the college fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those passionate about education and student success.
