Learning Area Manager (Vocational) in Stroud

SGS has an exciting opportunity for a Learning Area Manager in our Vocational Department.

Role Information

• Reference: REQ001445
• Location: Stroud Campus
• FTE Salary: up to £43,137.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Financial Rewards and Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme - Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers’ pension scheme (TPS), with generous employer contributions of over 23%
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays - 35 days annual leave for management contracted positions (Full-Time Equivalent)
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to My Lifestyle discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students’ Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSEs and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes. Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection.

This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people. To support the curriculum design, growth and development of the Department we are seeking the skills and experience of an inspirational education practitioner, equipped with leadership skills to manage a team of dedicated, vocational teaching staff.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsibility for developing a challenging, differentiated and inspirational vocational curriculum that will inspire outstanding teaching
• Be responsible for high quality teaching, learning, assessment and curriculum management within the Learning Area
• Ensure high level of attendance, added value, retention, achievement, student satisfaction
• Be responsible for outcomes within the Learning Area: achievement, value added, progression, English/Maths
• Be responsible for ensuring students are placed on a study programme best suited to developing their skills, knowledge and understanding

Skills and Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of working with young people
• An ability to lead, manage and inspire others
• Innovative approach to curriculum design and delivery

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.