Assistant Principal – Citizenship

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and the largest single provider of 16-19, adult and higher education in Greater Manchester.

We are also part of the LTE group of companies that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE group operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently Rated “Good” by Ofsted. We have recently received the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our contributions to Further Education and continue to strive to achieve the best possible learning experience for our students and place the highest importance of focusing on every individual to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Our exciting estates strategy is also now coming to fruition with our new state of the art campus’ in central Manchester alongside the newly developed industry standard learning facilities at our Openshaw, Wythenshawe and Harpurhey Campuses. Our focus is to develop careers to support a work-ready Greater Manchester and creating greater opportunities in the heart of our city whilst leading the way in education.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for provide outstanding, strategic educational leadership in the development, planning, delivery and monitoring of cross college citizenship and wider student development activity. This includes the citizenship and tutorial model, professional and technical competition pathways, cross college attendance and punctuality strategy and the cross-college enrichment strategy. You will also be responsible for the leadership of the department’s management team, as well as resources within the department. As an active member of the College’s Senior Leadership Team, you’ll work closely with other Assistant Principals, Heads of Student Experience, cross college service areas and Principalship, to deliver the College’s strategy and objectives.

The Role Responsibilities

As Assistant Principal Citizenship and Wider Student Development you will be responsible for the following.

• Lead on the development and implementation of the cross-college tutorial, citizenship, and wider student development strategy for both 16-18 and adult students.
• Lead on the development and implementation of the cross-college attendance and punctuality strategy.
• Lead on cross college competitions strategy ensuring participation in key technical competition activities including but not limited to Greater Manchester Skills Competitions and World skills Competitions.
• Lead on the development and implementation of the cross-college enrichment strategy for both 16-18 and adult students.
• Develop and implement College strategies and objectives as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Lead, track, share and monitor data analysis to ensure maximum outturn and bring about improvements.
• Lead on the implementation of FE/HE Curriculum and support attending curriculum and service standard meetings as requested.
• Responsible for the delivery of an efficient and effective deployment of resources and budget management.
• Ensure your staff are fully trained and skilled to deliver the citizenship and wider student development offer for all ages and all levels.
• Participate in the delivery of support programmes and CPD activities such as the annual Teaching and Learning Conference and TeachMeet events.
• Provide positive leadership & management by creating a dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment that encourages commitment to the College and the achievement of high standards and performance.
• Develop and maintain Policies and Practices which promote achievement and inclusion across the College.
• Support the work of the College Governing Bodies by participation in Strategy Development, preparation of papers and Governors Committees
• Deputise for the Vice Principal if and when required, represent the College at events as required.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Teaching Qualification or current relevant industry experience.
• Degree or relevant professional qualification.

In return you will benefit from an excellent package including:

• 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• significant pension contribution.
• Retail Discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Simply Health scheme care vouchers.

The Manchester College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. See our 2022 / 2023 Equality and Diversity report: edi-report-22-23v27-digital.pdf ((url removed)).

If you wish to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit our website to apply! www.(url removed)/vacancies.

Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills and Experience detailed within the role profile.

Salaries are based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

The closing date for this job advert is 12/01/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!

LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.