Director of Campus – Dearne Valley College (Part of the RNN Group)

Director of Campus – Dearne Valley College (Part of the RNN Group)

Hours; Full time (37hrs per week, all year round)

Duration; Permanent

Salary; £61,541 per annum + benefits

Location; Dearne Valley College, Rotherham (with occasional travel to other campuses within the RNN Group)

Are you a visionary Senior Leader with a proven track record in further education? Do you possess the drive and expertise to shape the future of learning and empower individuals to reach their full potential? The RNN Group are seeking an exceptional leader to take the helm as Director of Campus for Dearne Valley College.

About the Role

This pivotal role demands a leader with a relentless focus on providing excellent education and training. You’ll have overall leadership and management responsibility for our vibrant Rotherham campus, overseeing its day-to-day operations and strategic direction.

You will have leadership responsibility for the curriculum planning, delivery strategy and performance improvement for Dearne Valley campus. You will have leadership responsibility for the development of commercial growth opportunities for the campus and the achievement of commercial growth strategic targets including the horticulture and retail outlet, corporate and professional services events, community activities, greenspace outdoor and therapeutic intervention activities.  You will be accountable for providing high quality provision, across all provision types and ages, including HE, day release apprentices, looked after, home educated and learners who have high needs.  You will have a relentless focus on providing excellent education and training, and a curriculum that empowers others to fulfil their potential and flourish.

As Director of Campus, you will be instrumental in:

·       Leading and managing the Dearne Valley campus on a day-to-day basis, ensuring seamless operations.

·       Driving curriculum planning, delivery strategy, and performance improvement across all provision types. This includes Higher Education, day-release apprenticeships, and supporting vulnerable learners such as looked-after children, home-educated students, and those with high needs.

·       Developing and implementing long and medium-term strategies to ensure the Dearne Valley campus excels in responding to local and regional skills agendas through innovative curriculum plans.

·       Contributing to group-wide strategic planning, addressing challenges, setting future priorities, and achieving funding targets and market share growth, particularly in key areas.

·       Ensuring staff are skilled and motivated to deliver innovative education that meets the needs of our students and local employers, fostering strong progress in personal, social, and vocational skills.

·       Providing operational management and oversight for campus teams, collaborating with accountable managers to ensure all students at the Dearne Valley campus receive high-quality education and support to overcome barriers.

·       Utilising commercial insight and partnership experience to build strong relationships with civic and community stakeholders, local authorities, schools, employers, and organisations within the SYMCA, Leeds and Sheffield City regions.

·       To work closely with the Inclusive Curriculum and Additional Learning Support teams to ensure the smooth planning, monitoring, development and delivery of provision to support the Group’s SEND promise, 3-year Skills and Progression Plans and SEND/SEMH initiatives and ensure statutory and organisational compliance.

·       Working collaboratively as a key member of the Group’s leadership and management team to uphold and advance our mission, vision, and values.

If you’re ready to make a significant impact on the lives of our students and the economic prosperity of our region, we encourage you to apply.

You will be…

We’re looking for an inspiring leader with:

·       A track record of successful curriculum and quality leadership within a Further Education setting.

·       Demonstrable outstanding and motivational leadership to drive high performance and professional practice.

·       A clear understanding of the key external influences impacting the FE sector, coupled with the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing environments.

·       Experience in managing successful curriculum provision and a commitment to continuous improvement.

·       The ability to foster strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

·       A strong track record of successful leadership of commercial growth opportunities and the achievement of commercial growth strategic targets.

You will hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths, a degree or equivalent vocationally relevant qualification as well as a teaching qualification and relevant CPD activities.

Department Info

You will report directly to the Vice Principal – Curriculum and play a crucial role in achieving corporate objectives as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. You will be responsible for the line management of two Curriculum Managers and work closely with other Directors and senior leaders across the Group.

Our excellent benefits and rewards package:

–      Access to teachers pensions scheme

–      Up to 50 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period

–      Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons

–      Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service

–      Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles

–      Parking available at all of our sites

–      Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications

–      New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the levelling up premium payments initiative

–      Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made

What is the RNN Group?

RNN Group’s main goal is to be an ‘outstanding’ education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too;

·       We are Inclusive,

·       We have Integrity,

·       We Deliver,

·       We are One Team.

We are OFSTED ‘Good’ (November 2022)

We celebrate diversity and are proud to have been recognised as Investors in Diversity for our commitment to the FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) Model.  This means that you’d be working in a supportive environment that encourages, recognises and celebrates effort, achievement and cooperative attitudes. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, faith or disability. We are also proud to be part of the Disability Confidence Scheme.

The RNN Group is proud to be part of the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (SYIoT).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. All new employees will be required undertake a DBS check and other associated checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance.

All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Monday 28th July 2025 at 12:00 Noon – if you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted within a week of the closing date.

Provisional Interview Date: Tuesday 5th August 2025

To find out more about the RNN Group, and how to apply visit our website – https://www.rnngroup.co.uk/working-with-us-for-everyone/careers/

If you require further information about this vacancy, please contact the HR department on 01709 722750 or recruitment@rnngroup.ac.uk