Located on the edge of the Lake District, Furness College is the largest FE College in Cumbria offering an extensive range of courses with a particular emphasis on technical learning, apprenticeships and Higher Education, in addition to the broadest A’ level offer in Cumbria. We are a community of staff dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive environment for all.
We offer:
Vice Principal, Curriculum & Quality
With a curriculum spanning over 40 subjects, and a curriculum team of over 150 staff, we are seeking a VP to lead all aspects of the curriculum intent,implementation and impact for Furness College, ensuring that practice within curriculum areas consistently reflects excellence, providing strategic leadership of Furness College as a member of the College senior leadership team.
Candidates will have significant curriculum knowledge with experience of leading a breadth of curriculum areas. They will have excellent communication skills and experience of engaging with stakeholders and employers to develop a responsive curriculum and training offer.
Salary: £80,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Tenure: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 21st February
Interview Date: Friday 8thMarch
For a full list of tasks and responsibilities please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Furness College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and staff. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken, including an enhanced DBS check with barred lists and references.
Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying this post is ‘exempt’ from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975 as amended by the ROA 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986.
Please refer to the job description for safeguarding responsibilities specific to this post.