Job Description

Post

Vice Principal Adult and Employment Pathways

The Principal

£88,000 + up to £8k PRP + final salary pension + private healthcare

The main responsibility of the Vice Principal, Adult & Employment Pathways is to lead WKC’s programme for employees and employers by:

Providing strategic and operational leadership and vision in developing and leading WKC’s offer for employers and adult students;
Providing pathways to and within employment by establishing and promoting effective partnerships with the business community, local authorities, adult advice services, Job Centre-plus, community/voluntary organisations and other agencies;
Developing and consolidating an offer for employers and adult students which exploits public funding;
Identifying and securing income and leading the commercialisation of WKC’s activities to maximise commercial income and drive own costs.

Ensure the planning and provision of a broad and balanced curriculum for employers and adult students that supports the strategic objectives of the College, reflects policy and funding priorities, raises commercial income and meets the needs of students and potential students;
Monitor and evaluate student progress and achievement to ensure the college continues to develop as an inclusive educational community;
Monitor and evaluate the programme to ensure the college continues to meet the needs of the business;
Provide leadership to promote excellence in provision across and throughout the adult programme and the development of innovative ways of learning and assessment, including those that optimise the use of ICT;
Instigate, develop and maintain links with the business communities served by the college, through participation in initiatives and activities that engage employers and provide networking opportunities with other providers of education to share best practice;
Oversee the college’s international activities.

Line manage a curriculum delivery structure initially comprising: ESoL, Adult Vocational Pathways, Apprenticeships, Employability Training, Commercial, International and Community Learning;
Establish and maintain an ethos reflecting the college values of support, respect, creativity and excellence;
Adopt a strong supportive, clear open and flexible leadership style that influences and motivates staff to work as effectively as possible to meet the needs of adult students, employers and the wider college;
Analyse and manage financial resources, in line with the college’s financial regulations, to ensure that expenditure is appropriately focused and opportunities to access income are exploited;
As the responsible person, ensure compliance within and participation in health & safety processes and procedures to promote a safe working and learning environment for students and staff;
Participate in the planning and delivery of personal and professional development that meets identified needs within the area of work;
Ensure that the work of teams and individuals is planned, delegated, developed and evaluated within the quality and performance management processes, adopted by the College;
Establish and maintain an appropriate pattern of directly managed, internally commissioned and partnership work to deliver the college’s objectives.

Provide strategic leadership that secures the delivery of high standards and attainment for all students in the area of work and be responsible for the development and implementation of policies that support the effective internal organisation, management and control of the offer for employers and adult students;
Provide strategic leadership across the college and enables WKC to optimise income generated through commercial activities;
Contribute to the development and implementation of the College’s strategic plan, translating strategic objectives for staff and students in the area of work;
Establish and promote appropriate relationships with local authorities, agencies, community and voluntary organisations to maximise impact and provide a seamless service for both employers and adult students.

Lead for the College, the development of a curriculum for employers and adult students that responds to qualification and funding initiatives and generates income from other private, public and fee sources;
Ensure a coherence of planning, provision and quality assurance of programmes for employers and adults students;
As a senior post holder, act with the Principal’s delegated authority in implementing the college’s disciplinary and other policies;
Co-ordinate the college’s activity in developing and maintaining strategic partnerships;
Report to Governors on matters related to the area of responsibility;
Liaise with key Governors and the Clerk to the Corporation to coordinate the work of Employer Panels in key sectors to increase understanding of employers’ needs and their support in responses to their requirements;
As a member of the College Executive Team, share corporate responsibility for the effective organisation, management and leadership of the College.