Only FE
Sheffield, Yorkshire
Academy Director for ESOL and International English Salary £51,950 - £60,224 per annum About us We are a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage. Our Academy model enables focused, sector-specific curriculum leadership. We are now recruiting for a new Academy Director to lead our English for Speakers of Other Languages provision. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of education and skills in Sheffield and the wider region. About the role As Academy Director for ESOL, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across curriculum for both programmes for young people and for adults. You will be responsible for driving quality, leading curriculum innovation and ensuring students develop the technical and employability skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry. This is a permanent role. This is a critical leadership role at a time of national reform and opportunity. You will lead on how the Academy supports the achievement of the college s five-year strategic plan, including our response to priorities such as the green skills and the sustainability agenda, supporting the region s transition to a low-carbon future. From employer collaboration and curriculum reform to local labour market alignment and progression planning, your leadership will ensure the Academy remains agile, ambitious and responsive. The Academy delivers a wide range of full-time and adult provision, including new technical qualifications, employer-led initiatives and high-quality work experience. You will also play a key role in preparing our young people aged 16 to 18 for exciting and rewarding future careers within the sector, helping them build the knowledge, confidence and skills to progress into apprenticeships, employment or higher study. The role will involve close collaboration with our Apprenticeship+ lead, ensuring clear pathways into skilled trades and sustainable employment through well-aligned programmes and employer partnerships. With a dedicated team of curriculum managers and teaching staff, and strong external partnerships, the Academy is well positioned for its next stage of growth and development. What We re Looking For We are looking for a confident and committed leader who shares our values and vision for technical education. You will bring: A strong track record of curriculum and quality leadership in Further Education or a similar setting Experience of leading and managing diverse teams to deliver high-quality provision and student outcomes An understanding of the construction and building technologies sector, including its challenges, skills gaps and sustainability priorities A commitment to inclusive practice, student voice and raising aspirations Excellent planning, communication and stakeholder engagement skills The ability to balance strategic priorities with operational delivery, using data to inform decisions and drive improvement. You will be an experienced teacher and / or manager, confident in navigating change and leading innovation in line with qualification reform and employer needs. Main Responsibilities As a member of the College Leadership Team, you will contribute to shared strategic goals while leading your Academy to achieve excellence. Key responsibilities include: Leading on the delivery of a high-quality student experience, resulting in strong achievement, progression and employability outcomes Developing a relevant and innovative curriculum offer that reflects student needs, local skills priorities and qualification reforms Driving improvements in teaching, learning and assessment across the Academy Leading curriculum development and business planning processes to achieve growth, quality and financial targets Managing performance, budgets and resources effectively, ensuring value for money Building and maintaining strong employer, university and community partnerships Promoting environmental sustainability across curriculum and operations Supporting staff development and fostering a culture of inclusion, ambition and continuous improvement What we can offer you As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £51,950 - £60,224 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role. Our benefits Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with TPS - 28.68% Annual leave - 42 Days (310.8 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period Health and wellbeing, we offer Employee assistance programme through Bupa Occupational Health through PAM Free eye tests for VDU users Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses Further information can be found on our Benefits and Career Development pages. Disability Confident We are a Disability Confidentemployer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice.If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us. Armed Forces Covenant As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant,we re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country. Safeguarding We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding Next Steps: To apply: Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Closing date: 16th of January 2026 Please be aware If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.
Academy Director for ESOL and International English Salary £51,950 - £60,224 per annum About us We are a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage. Our Academy model enables focused, sector-specific curriculum leadership. We are now recruiting for a new Academy Director to lead our English for Speakers of Other Languages provision. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of education and skills in Sheffield and the wider region. About the role As Academy Director for ESOL, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across curriculum for both programmes for young people and for adults. You will be responsible for driving quality, leading curriculum innovation and ensuring students develop the technical and employability skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry. This is a permanent role. This is a critical leadership role at a time of national reform and opportunity. You will lead on how the Academy supports the achievement of the college s five-year strategic plan, including our response to priorities such as the green skills and the sustainability agenda, supporting the region s transition to a low-carbon future. From employer collaboration and curriculum reform to local labour market alignment and progression planning, your leadership will ensure the Academy remains agile, ambitious and responsive. The Academy delivers a wide range of full-time and adult provision, including new technical qualifications, employer-led initiatives and high-quality work experience. You will also play a key role in preparing our young people aged 16 to 18 for exciting and rewarding future careers within the sector, helping them build the knowledge, confidence and skills to progress into apprenticeships, employment or higher study. The role will involve close collaboration with our Apprenticeship+ lead, ensuring clear pathways into skilled trades and sustainable employment through well-aligned programmes and employer partnerships. With a dedicated team of curriculum managers and teaching staff, and strong external partnerships, the Academy is well positioned for its next stage of growth and development. What We re Looking For We are looking for a confident and committed leader who shares our values and vision for technical education. You will bring: A strong track record of curriculum and quality leadership in Further Education or a similar setting Experience of leading and managing diverse teams to deliver high-quality provision and student outcomes An understanding of the construction and building technologies sector, including its challenges, skills gaps and sustainability priorities A commitment to inclusive practice, student voice and raising aspirations Excellent planning, communication and stakeholder engagement skills The ability to balance strategic priorities with operational delivery, using data to inform decisions and drive improvement. You will be an experienced teacher and / or manager, confident in navigating change and leading innovation in line with qualification reform and employer needs. Main Responsibilities As a member of the College Leadership Team, you will contribute to shared strategic goals while leading your Academy to achieve excellence. Key responsibilities include: Leading on the delivery of a high-quality student experience, resulting in strong achievement, progression and employability outcomes Developing a relevant and innovative curriculum offer that reflects student needs, local skills priorities and qualification reforms Driving improvements in teaching, learning and assessment across the Academy Leading curriculum development and business planning processes to achieve growth, quality and financial targets Managing performance, budgets and resources effectively, ensuring value for money Building and maintaining strong employer, university and community partnerships Promoting environmental sustainability across curriculum and operations Supporting staff development and fostering a culture of inclusion, ambition and continuous improvement What we can offer you As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £51,950 - £60,224 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role. Our benefits Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with TPS - 28.68% Annual leave - 42 Days (310.8 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period Health and wellbeing, we offer Employee assistance programme through Bupa Occupational Health through PAM Free eye tests for VDU users Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses Further information can be found on our Benefits and Career Development pages. Disability Confident We are a Disability Confidentemployer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice.If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us. Armed Forces Covenant As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant,we re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country. Safeguarding We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding Next Steps: To apply: Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Closing date: 16th of January 2026 Please be aware If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.
Only FE
Rotherham, Yorkshire
Team Leader: Work Based Learning Construction Hours; Full time (37 hours each week, all year round) Duration; Permanent Salary; £41,165 a year + benefits Location; Rotherham College and Dearne Valley College, Rotherham with offsite work across South Yorkshire About the Role The role of the Team Leader: Work Based Learning Construction (South Yorkshire) is to lead on the delivery of a range of apprenticeship standards within Construction and other provisions where required in order to equip our learners with skills for their future through the delivery of outstanding education and training that inspires learners to achieve their potential. As a Work Based Learning Lead, you will: • Coordinate and lead on the apprenticeship provision for the construction apprentices across Rotherham and Dearne Valley college campuses. • Ensure that our apprentices receive a high-quality service and make excellent progress. • Line manage staff within your area. • Lead the quality assurance process for your subject specialism and oversee awarding body compliance for all other areas within your responsibility. • Champion innovation in curriculum design through close alignment with employer needs. You will You will need to have experience of high-quality assessing/teaching within apprenticeships and ideally in construction. You will understand how to sequence quality apprenticeship delivery and quality assurance to provide the very best outcomes for our apprentices. You will have an understanding of FE and Apprenticeship Standards, being able to coordinate and lead a team on programme design and delivery, ensuring all learners succeed and have a positive and meaningful experience whilst studying with us. Possession of a Level 3 or above in a vocationally relevant subject, an assessor s award (TAQA/A1) is essential, as well as an IQA qualification however support to obtain this upon commencement in the role will be considered. You will hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths (or be willing to undertake). We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply! Department Info Your line manager will be the Director of Employer Partnerships and Apprenticeships. You will regularly report on your objectives to update them on a range of KPI s including (but not limited to) learner recruitment, retention, achievement, attendance and progress. You will provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and support to Assessors / Apprenticeship Skills Tutors and Programme Leaders in your teams through informal methods and regular team meetings. Our excellent benefits and rewards package: - Access to local government pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 17.7% to 23.68%) - Up to 44 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period - Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons - Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service - Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. - Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles - Free Parking available at all of our sites - Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications - New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative - Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made Our Group s main goal is to be an outstanding education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at our Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too; We are Inclusive, We have Integrity, We Deliver, We are One Team. We are OFSTED Good (November 2022) We celebrate diversity and are proud to have been recognised as Investors in Diversity for our commitment to the FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) Model. This means that you d be working in a supportive environment that encourages, recognises and celebrates effort, achievement and cooperative attitudes. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, faith or disability. We are also proud to be part of the Disability Confidence Scheme and offer reasonable adjustments to all applicants throughout the recruitment process. Our Group is proud to be part of the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (SYIoT). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. All new employees will be required undertake a DBS check and other associated checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance. The Group s core operating hours are 8.30am-5.00pm (9pm on a Tuesday and Thursday during term time). You may be expected to work at any time during these hours to ensure business needs are met. All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Closing date: Monday 12 January 2026 if you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted within a week of the closing date. Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 22 January 2026
Team Leader: Work Based Learning Construction Hours; Full time (37 hours each week, all year round) Duration; Permanent Salary; £41,165 a year + benefits Location; Rotherham College and Dearne Valley College, Rotherham with offsite work across South Yorkshire About the Role The role of the Team Leader: Work Based Learning Construction (South Yorkshire) is to lead on the delivery of a range of apprenticeship standards within Construction and other provisions where required in order to equip our learners with skills for their future through the delivery of outstanding education and training that inspires learners to achieve their potential. As a Work Based Learning Lead, you will: • Coordinate and lead on the apprenticeship provision for the construction apprentices across Rotherham and Dearne Valley college campuses. • Ensure that our apprentices receive a high-quality service and make excellent progress. • Line manage staff within your area. • Lead the quality assurance process for your subject specialism and oversee awarding body compliance for all other areas within your responsibility. • Champion innovation in curriculum design through close alignment with employer needs. You will You will need to have experience of high-quality assessing/teaching within apprenticeships and ideally in construction. You will understand how to sequence quality apprenticeship delivery and quality assurance to provide the very best outcomes for our apprentices. You will have an understanding of FE and Apprenticeship Standards, being able to coordinate and lead a team on programme design and delivery, ensuring all learners succeed and have a positive and meaningful experience whilst studying with us. Possession of a Level 3 or above in a vocationally relevant subject, an assessor s award (TAQA/A1) is essential, as well as an IQA qualification however support to obtain this upon commencement in the role will be considered. You will hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths (or be willing to undertake). We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply! Department Info Your line manager will be the Director of Employer Partnerships and Apprenticeships. You will regularly report on your objectives to update them on a range of KPI s including (but not limited to) learner recruitment, retention, achievement, attendance and progress. You will provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and support to Assessors / Apprenticeship Skills Tutors and Programme Leaders in your teams through informal methods and regular team meetings. Our excellent benefits and rewards package: - Access to local government pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 17.7% to 23.68%) - Up to 44 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period - Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons - Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service - Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. - Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles - Free Parking available at all of our sites - Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications - New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative - Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made Our Group s main goal is to be an outstanding education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at our Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too; We are Inclusive, We have Integrity, We Deliver, We are One Team. We are OFSTED Good (November 2022) We celebrate diversity and are proud to have been recognised as Investors in Diversity for our commitment to the FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) Model. This means that you d be working in a supportive environment that encourages, recognises and celebrates effort, achievement and cooperative attitudes. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, faith or disability. We are also proud to be part of the Disability Confidence Scheme and offer reasonable adjustments to all applicants throughout the recruitment process. Our Group is proud to be part of the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (SYIoT). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. All new employees will be required undertake a DBS check and other associated checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance. The Group s core operating hours are 8.30am-5.00pm (9pm on a Tuesday and Thursday during term time). You may be expected to work at any time during these hours to ensure business needs are met. All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Closing date: Monday 12 January 2026 if you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted within a week of the closing date. Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 22 January 2026
