Head of Distance and Online Learning

3 weeks ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom Wakefield College Full time

**Head of Distance and Online Learning**

**Salary**: £40,837 - £43,321

**Hours**:37 hours

**Location**: Working across the Group - Wakefield, Castleford, Selby

We are looking for a Head of Distance and Online Learning to join our team, where you will drive forward our strategy to grow our provision and improve our students’ experience.

We are looking for a highly motivated and effective individual to work with other managers and staff across the group and positively lead a culture of high performance and high engagement. In addition, you should be an excellent team player and have a passion for supporting students to succeed.

As Head of Distance and Online Learning, you will:

- Work with external organisations and the marketing department to secure new learner starts for our provision - approximately 1,500 learners per academic year
- Ensure high performance in terms of learner retention, achievement and progression
- Manage and lead a team of highly effective tutors to deliver the provision
- Lead on quality assurance and improvement for the provision

As Head of Distance and Online Learning, you will have:

- 'A PGCE or relevant Teaching or Assessing Qualification'
- Recognised Level 3 Management Qualification
- Knowledge and understanding of the curriculum areas within the job role - in particular Health & Social Care, Early Years and Business
- An understanding of the FE sector and the administrative demands required to ensure the maximisation of student success

If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and would like to join us please click **‘Apply’** now, we’d love to hear from you.

**Benefits include**:

- Generous Annual Leave
- Personal and Professional Development opportunities
- Discounted Metro Card Scheme
- Generous Contributy Pension Scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Reduced price personal gym membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to a wide range of high street discounts
- Staff Recognition Awards

**Closing date: 23rd February 2024**

**Interview date: 29th February 2024**

See what we have to offer and come and join our experienced and supportive team.

**Please note direct applicants only - no agency CV’s**

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.



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