Learning Manager – Business, Tourism and Sports

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Manager for Business, Tourism and Sports to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £44,219 – £47,949 per annum.

At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College’s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work.

About the role:

As the Learning Manager you will be responsible for supporting the Director of Learning/Head of Area in the leading and managing of curriculum delivery, staff and resources within a designated Directorship. The role will deputise for the Director/Head as required respect of their area of responsibility. This will include the direct line management of staff.

The role is key to the quality of the student experience and success. The Learning Manager will work with personal tutors, Directors/Heads and other cross college departments (in particular with Quality) to deliver high levels of student satisfaction, success and progression.

Responsibilities as our Learning Manager will include:

The role will provide efficient and effective support and leadership in all of the following tasks/areas where appropriate. 

• Lead and develop our exciting curriculum. 
• Deliver an outstanding student experience.
• Be optimistic and ambitious for your students and staff.
• Lead on and role model a culture of recognition and celebration.
• Listen internally to students and staff and respond to their feedback.
• Lead on our culture and values, encourage colleagues to do the same.
• Organise, motivate and inspire our expert staff team.
• Effectively monitor progress, retention and attendance and act swiftly to resolve issues.
• Lead the annual self-assessment review, develop and manage the implementation of the quality improvement plan in a timely and effective manner.
• Lead and manage staff, set clear objectives, lead on appraisals and develop your team.
• Communicate clearly and effectively and be an active member of the college leadership team.
• Manage day to day occurrences to maintain a good quality student experience.
• Amend timetables for staff and students to ensure parameters and funding requirements are met.
• Ensure the curriculum delivery develops employability and the development of student character.
• Liaise with the Student Support team to ensure excellent student retention.
• Ensure college systems are used effectively by team members e.g. Promonitor.
• Champion students, promote positive student behaviour and implement the student disciplinary process where appropriate.
• Compile data and carry out analysis/reporting regarding students.
• Provide academic and pastoral support to students if necessary and making referrals where required.
• Lead, organise and attend parents’ evenings and open events. 

As our Learning Manger you will ideally have:

• Ambition and a vision for high quality curriculum
• A teaching qualification relevant to post-16 education
• Evidence of relevant continued professional development and/or training
• An excellent teacher / lecturer with a track record of success
• Leadership experience in industry or education
• Experience of building, motivating and leading teams to success
• Successful curriculum management, development and innovation
• Strategic planning and implementation
• An understanding of issues that may impact student engagement with education and their learning
• A broad understanding of national education policy which reflects opportunities and challenges within the current post-16, adult, higher apprenticeship landscape 

Benefits: 

36.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays
up to 4 days leave during the Christmas closure period
Free parking at all of our college sites (where spaces are available)
Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers
Pension options
Excellent support and career development with the help of our Teaching and Learning Coaches and Quality department

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 18th September 2024

INTERVIEW DATE: Thursday 26th September 2024

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Learning Manager role then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.