Director of Apprenticeships

Application Deadline: 17 August 2026

Department: Apprenticeships, Traineeships & Community

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus

Compensation: £54,571 - £56,911 / year

Join an Outstanding Team

At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.

Lead Excellence. Drive Growth. Transform Apprenticeships

Are you an exceptional leader with the vision, experience and ambition to shape the future of apprenticeship education and training? We are seeking a Director of Apprenticeships to provide operational leadership for one of the College’s most important strategic areas. This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-performing teams, drive quality and compliance, and ensure outstanding outcomes for apprentices and employers.

Reporting to the Assistant Principal (Apprenticeships), you will lead the operational delivery of the College’s apprenticeship provision, ensuring excellence in learner achievement, employer satisfaction, funding compliance and quality assurance. You will play a pivotal role in translating strategic priorities into operational success, whilst driving continuous improvement and sustainable growth.

Working closely with Curriculum Managers and employer-facing teams, you will foster a culture of high expectations, accountability and innovation, ensuring the College’s apprenticeship offer remains responsive to employer needs and aligned with regional and national skills priorities.

Whether you are already operating at director level or are an experienced senior leader within apprenticeships looking for your next challenge, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to make a lasting impact within an ambitious and high-performing organisation.

About the Role

As Director of Apprenticeships, you will provide operational leadership for the College’s apprenticeship provision, ensuring outstanding quality, compliance, learner outcomes and employer satisfaction across all apprenticeship programmes. Working closely with the Assistant Principal, you will play a key role in delivering the College’s apprenticeship strategy, driving continuous improvement and supporting sustainable growth.

About You

You will be an experienced and credible leader with a strong track record of delivering high-quality apprenticeship provision, driving performance and leading successful teams. You will bring:

• Significant experience of leading and managing apprenticeship provision, including the leadership of curriculum and/or apprenticeship delivery teams.
• A strong track record of improving apprenticeship performance, learner outcomes, achievement rates and employer satisfaction.
• Extensive knowledge of apprenticeship funding regulations, quality assurance processes, ESFA requirements and Ofsted expectations.
• Experience of successfully leading change, driving continuous improvement and implementing innovative approaches to apprenticeship delivery.
• Proven experience of managing and developing high-performing teams, with the ability to challenge underperformance and inspire excellence.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use performance data to identify trends, manage risk and drive operational improvement.
• Outstanding leadership, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with employers, stakeholders and colleagues across the College.
• A passion for delivering exceptional apprenticeship experiences and creating opportunities that enable apprentices and employers to succeed.

Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College

Why Join Hugh Baird College? When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:

• Generous holiday allowance: Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.
• Flexible Working: We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.
• Medicash: Access to Medicash’s health plans which are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.
• Pension Scheme: You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.
• Professional Development: We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.
• Industrial Commercial Updates: Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.
• Reward and Recognition: Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.
• Lifestyle Fitness Gym: You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.
• Health and Wellbeing: You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.
• Travel: You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.
• Retail Discounts: You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.
• Blue Light Card: You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.