Job Description

Basis

Full Time

Job category/type

Head

Date posted

22/08/2025

Job reference

REQ000660

Head of Higher- Level Skills & Apprenticeships (ECBT)

Within the range of 43,257 to 49,836 per annum *

Bar at salary point 2 & 4. Progression beyond the bar requires an application process against eligibility criteria
Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process


35 hours per week (includes some teaching hours), 52 weeks a year



This is an excellent career opportunity to join the management team at Suffolk New College. This role will require you to lead on the operational and strategic aspects of our Higher-Level Skills and apprenticeships programmes within Engineering, Construction & Building Technologies.



Working closely with the Director, you will proactively support, lead and develop staff to deliver an exceptional learner experience.



You will therefore need to be able to demonstrate:


Excellent people management and development skills. Expertise in working with T Levels, Apprenticeship standards, commercial courses, and higher-level programmes. Ability to build and develop effective and sustainable relationships with employers and stakeholders. Creative and innovative approaches which deliver an exceptional student experience and student outcomes.




As part of this role, you will also be required to undertake some teaching hours; therefore, you should also be able to demonstrate proven teaching expertise in a related subject area.



You should also hold a relevant degree or professional qualification, maths and English at level 2 or equivalent, alongside a teaching qualification at level 5.



This post is based at Suffolk New College, Ipswich. However, Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site therefore you will be required to work at and travel between campuses



At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date: Thursday 11

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September 2025 at Midnight

Interview date:

Friday 19

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September 2025

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantees to shortlist all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.



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