At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage a dynamic online delivery team to enhance distance learning experiences.
- Company: Join an outstanding college committed to growth and quality education.
- Benefits: Generous pension, flexible working, staff discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive culture with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on learners' lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in remote delivery and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 33477 - 33477 £ per year.
This is a fabulous opportunity to join a thriving further education organisation with exciting growth and quality ambitions. Burton and South Derbyshire College are seeking a dynamic and learner-focused Distance Learning Team Leader to lead and manage a high-performing online delivery team. This is a key role responsible for the day-to-day management of distance learning provision, ensuring a high-quality, compliant and engaging learner experience while driving strong performance against key targets.
You will lead, coach and develop a team of assessors, monitor performance and use data-driven insight to improve retention, achievement and progression outcomes. Working collaboratively across curriculum, quality and support teams, you will ensure all programmes meet quality assurance, funding and regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate will be a confident and organised leader with strong communication skills, experience of remote or online delivery and the ability to analyse performance data to drive continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about creating an outstanding distance learning experience, developing others and delivering measurable impact across a growing digital provision.
Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:
- Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
- Generous holiday plans
- Salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working policies
- Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
- On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free annual eye tests
- Access to our onsite gym
- Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
- Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
- Discounted health cash plan
- BHN Extras discount scheme
Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.
The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Wednesday 1st July with the intention to interview w/c 12 July. Please see our "Work for Us" page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications and CVs are not acceptable.
Distance Learning Team Leader - Full Time in Lincolnshire employer: Burton and South Derbyshire College
Burton and South Derbyshire College is an outstanding further education institution that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. With a supportive work culture, generous benefits including flexible working policies, comprehensive training programmes, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a thriving educational environment. Join us in making a meaningful impact on learners' lives while enjoying a range of perks such as staff discounts and access to on-site facilities.
Contact Details:
Burton and South Derbyshire College Recruitment Team
