The Sheffield College is an anchor institution in the city of Sheffield and the local economy. As a large, vibrant and diverse further education college, we are proud of how the College contributes to meeting local skills needs and transforms lives through learning.
As a college, we have high aspirations for ourselves and our learners, this role will be instrumental in supporting the College’s vision to be leaders in technical and academic education.
Reporting into the Deputy Chief Executive & Deputy Principal, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of a quality strategy which creates a culture of continuous improvement.
If you’re an experienced senior manager with an in-depth understanding of Ofsted and Quality Improvement processes, then this could be the role for you.
A Leader in its field
The Sheffield College is the only Further Education College in Sheffield, the 6th largest city in the United Kingdom.
The College has expert staff and top-class vocational education facilities. The College provides education and training to over 13,500 learners a year across a range of provision including:
- Full time vocational courses
- A Levels
- Apprenticeships
- Employability and Basic Skills
- Higher Education
- Professional courses
The College employs over 900 permanent staff and has access to over 300 associate and specialist teachers and trainers through its own teacher staffing agency (Sparks Teaching Services).
The College has a turnover of £55m and it has 5 campuses in Sheffield with modern facilities and equipment including:
- 331 classrooms
- 60 IT Suites
- Engineering workshops
- Construction workshops
- Restaurant
- TV and Radio studios
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Ian Sackree (07795 271559) or Dan Bacon (07934 062 726)
If you wish to apply for this position, then please:
Complete the application form and email to sheffcol@protocol.co.uk with the subject heading of “Vice Principal – Quality & Standards” or post to Nadia Wells, Protocol, The Point, Welbeck Road, Nottingham, NG2 7QW. You should also complete the equal opportunities form and attach a CV. In your application, please explain your motivation for applying and the knowledge and experience you can bring to the role and, in particular, your ability to meet the criteria laid out in the person specification (NB – no more than 3 sides of A4, font 11, Arial).
Protocol will send an acknowledgement of receipt via email to all applicants within 24 hours. If you do not receive an acknowledgement, then please call Dan Bacon on 07934 062 726.
It is important that you give evidence of your experience and knowledge, showing how this matches the criteria set out in the person specification.
Please provide the names, addresses and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. We expect to take up references for candidates who have been shortlisted unless you tell us otherwise.
Overview
Organisation: The Sheffield College
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £61,052 - £70,775
Posted date: 13/05/2022
Closing Date: 06/06/2022
