Director of of Apprenticeships

Are you passionate about education and committed to driving excellence in apprenticeship programmes?

DN Colleges Group is seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Apprenticeships to lead and innovate our apprenticeship curriculum, ensuring it meets the highest standards and the needs of both students and employers.

At DN Colleges Group, we believe in:

Ambition: Striving for the highest standards.

Support: Creating a caring, safe, and inclusive environment.

Partnership: Collaborating to achieve shared goals.

Innovation: Finding creative solutions with agility.

Responsibility: Taking individual and collective responsibility.

Equality: Working with integrity, openness, honesty, and respect.

The Role

As the Director of Apprenticeships, you will:

Lead and Manage Apprenticeship Programmes: Oversee the development and delivery of a dynamic, high-quality apprenticeship curriculum.

Cultivate a High-Performance Culture: Foster a culture of high standards and aspirations within curriculum areas.

Drive Curriculum Innovation: Lead the design and delivery of apprenticeship standards, ensuring excellence in teaching and learning practices.

Ensure Quality Assurance: Implement effective quality assurance and improvement policies.

Utilise Data for Improvement: Embed the analysis of student performance data in curriculum planning.

Enhance Teaching and Learning: Provide leadership in teaching, learning, and assessment.

Promote Inclusivity and Diversity: Create inclusive, supportive, and safe curriculum areas.

Manage Resources Effectively: Lead the business planning process for curriculum areas.

Represent the College Externally: Engage with stakeholders to share best practices and promote the college’s interests.

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary: £47,662 – £53,263 per annum.

Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Generous Holiday Entitlement: 35 days bookable days plus 8 public holidays and two weeks at Christmas.

Supportive Environment: A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications and Experience:

Significant experience in a substantial management position within an FE environment.

Management qualification or evidence of substantial management training and development.

Proven track record in leading apprenticeship curriculums.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Commitment to safeguarding, health and safety, and quality improvement practices.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to make a significant impact and lead our apprenticeship programmes to new heights, we want to hear from you! Apply now by submitting your application detailing your experience and vision for the role.

Join us in shaping the future of apprenticeships at DN Colleges Group!

Meet the Team and Questions & Answers Session – Wednesday 30 April, 5:45 PM

Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/YpNcryH5iu

Interviews: 13 May 2025

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.