Job Description

Vacancy Name

Head of Academies - Construction

Vacancy No

VN5448

Location City

Durham

Location Postal Code

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours per week

37.50

Working Days & Times

Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 (travel required for the role)

Salary Minimum Pounds

50000

Salary Maximum Pounds

60000

Description

Learning Curve Group are a national training and education specialist we work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values which are all centred around our learners - and that is how we believe it should be, as we impact on over 100,000 of them every year. Our 'Purple People', the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to 'transform lives through learning'.

Role Information

We are looking for an inspirational leader to join Learning Curve Group as Head of Academies - Construction. Our Construction Academies division is made up of three Academies based within the North East at Middlesbrough & Sunderland and one in Exeter. Whilst you will spend a significant amount of time based in the North East, we do require someone comfortable with travel to Exeter on a regular monthly basis, which will include some overnight stays.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We specialise in various trades including Bricklaying, Plastering, Carpentry & Joinery and Painting & Decorating, we also offer Multi Skill qualifications. Following significant investment in our newly equipped Sunderland skills academy, we now offer a commercial provision on Green energy source heating as well as solar and charger installation and electrical and plumbing upskilling courses.



Our offering of provision in these areas vary from Short & Long Courses to Apprenticeships and Study Programmes, where our learners will receive experience of trading within a fully working workshop.

As the Head of, you will drive the passion and success through the academy and will be responsible for providing inspirational leadership to the Construction Academy team as well as driving Learning Curve Groups strategy for our Academies Division, whilst ensuring a high-quality learning experience for our learners. You will support with the strategic growth plans for the provision, maximising all opportunities across all three sites.

DUTIES

Significantly contribute to our strategic development plan, which sets out the vision and key targets for the growth within our Academies Implement our strategic development plan to grow and develop the Academy provision in key sectors as a result of employer demand, LMI research and intelligence gathering Identify and implement the ongoing changes to delivery and employer relationships that will be required to support ASF Programmes, Study Programmes, Traineeships, 19+ AEB/Loans into the future Monitor and manage learner recruitment, success and progression in line with budgeted revenue requirements Ensure that all delivery is cost effective with monitoring and management of budgeted expenditure Responsibility for the daily/weekly/monthly managing, monitoring and reporting of KPI's and the development and implementation of procedures and associates documentation for the employer and learner journey for all Academy provision Liaise with the MIS team to produce reports including analysis of KPI's to be shared with teams as appropriate Develop and manage Academy staff including full time and associate assessors to ensure delivery of the provision is maintained to a high standard, with the provision fully staffed across all sites Effectively manage team performance and underperformance through robust and timely review Develop, review and revise curriculum delivery materials to support the delivery of current and new programmes Build strong networks with employers, Funding agencies, Schools, Local Councils, DWP, JCP, etc to identify and maximise on funding opportunities for Academies Contribute to research to identify new areas of employer need and new products and markets Contribute to the development of a marketing strategy to support the plans for growth in Academies delivery and income and to establish and maintain our reputation as an employer responsive provider Liaise with the other delivery teams regarding contract requirements and engagement activities for the delivery of funded provision Contribute to our positioning to be able to respond to the changes to the relevant funding models and develop fully costed delivery models where necessary Developing our Academies brand, promoting our offering to schools, parents, young people and businesses Work collaboratively with our Quality team to effectively monitor and manage all Academy provision, including performance management and audit compliance Effective development of the Academies Quality Improvement Plan (QIP), in collaboration with other associated teams, leading to Self-Assessment Report compilation for Academy delivery which contributes to the company's strategic and operational targets Implement and comply with the Company's Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Data Protection Act and Health and Safety Policies Ensure the maintenance of confidentiality and professionalism at all times Undertake professional development activities for staff across the Academies Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours

Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company

Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times

Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice guidance as part of your everyday role

Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours

Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company

Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be always vigilant to potential concerns and risks

Always ensure confidentiality and professionalism.




If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or need support in applying for this role, please contact our recruitment team on 01388 777129 or Workforus@Learningcurvegroup.co.uk

Working Flexibly

If the working hours, days or times don't quite meet your needs please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly.

Essentia Criteria

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Excellent communication at all levels You are a self-motivated decision maker Adaptable and able to work under pressure with strong attention to detail Good people skills for developing relationships with colleagues at all levels The ability to prioritise and plan workload in order to achieve KPIs Experience of driving high standards of teaching and learning Hold relevant teaching qualifications and experience of delivering a variety of delivery models Strong background in construction delivery

Why work for Learning Curve group?

There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work!



Although we have some great benefits, we know that one of our biggest perks is the incredible People & Culture we have been lucky enough to create. Don't just take our word for it though, you can hear from some of our Purple People here:



In addition to working for a company that has been listed as the top 100 companies to work for in 2023, you'll have access to below benefits:
26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell an additional 5 days each year Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years Healthcare Scheme Home & Tech schemes Enhanced Family Leave Paid Volunteer day each year Early Finish Fridays on the last Friday of every month Student / Teacher Discount Uniform

HEAD OFFICE PERKS

We wish we could provide these to all, but as a national company its not always possible. However these perks are available to all staff when they attend our incredible Head Office space.
Electric Car charging points Free fruit, Coffee and Tea Onsite Shower Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

You're unique - and we love that about you. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.



Don't just take our word for it though! Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all.

Halo Code

Learning Curve Group stand against hair discrimination in the workplace and champion the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro-Hairstyles including including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.

Disability Confident Leader

Disability Confident Leader status is the highest level of the scheme. It is awarded to organisations that act as champions for the rights of disabled people within their networks and who lead the way to help other businesses to become disability confident. At LCG we understand the need to remove barriers to create a level playing field. That's why if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview and/or workplace, we welcome a discussion.

Armed Forces Covenant Gold

12% of our entire workforce are veterans of the armed forces and as such as its only right we show our support by pledging to the Armed Forces Covenant. It is a promise to those who serve or who have served, and their families, which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives. As part of this promise, Reservists will receive an additional 10 days paid leave to attend training.
Domestic Abuse Covenant Care Leaver Covenant Working Chance Ban the box

Recruitment Checks

Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. For this role, we will also carry out adverse media checks and also need to carry out a DBS check and will ask information related to previous convictions if you are shortlisted for interview.




Please be assured that a previous conviction does not automatically rule you out of a role, unless you are barred from working with children or adults. We will follow our risk assessment process to understand age of, context and relevance to the conviction(s).

Education Level

Vocational

Level of Vocational Experience

3 years

Applications Close Date

09 Jan 2026