About ARU: ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK. At our ARU Writtle campus, we specialise in animal, environmental, agricultural and horticultural courses, for learners aged 16 to 18, adult learners, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
About the Role:
- The Assistant Principal - Student Experience at Writtle College plays a pivotal role in enhancing the personal development, behaviour, and attitudes of students, leading the FE Student Induction process, overseeing the learning support team, and ensuring compliance with examination access arrangements and Education Healthcare Plans. The role also includes managing the Work Experience Team, promoting the college to prospective students, and leading on safeguarding as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- With strong leadership skills and experience in course management, you’ll provide inspirational leadership and foster a culture where both staff and students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
- Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.
- We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
- This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
- We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
Guidance Notes:
- Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
Job Category Senior Management
Vacancy Type Permanent
Employment Type Full time or fractional
Salary From £56,921
Salary To £65,814
Location Writtle
Ref No 3277
Closing Date 12/01/2025
