About Us
The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.
About the Role
As Academy Director for ESOL, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across curriculum for both programmes for young people and for adults. You will be responsible for driving quality, leading curriculum innovation and ensuring students develop the technical and employability skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.
This is a permanent role. You will lead on how the Academy supports the achievement of the college’s five‑year strategic plan, including responding to priorities such as green skills and the sustainability agenda, supporting the region’s transition to a low‑carbon future. From employer collaboration and curriculum reform to local labour market alignment and progression planning, your leadership will ensure the Academy remains agile, ambitious and responsive.
The Academy delivers a wide range of full‑time and adult provision, including new technical qualifications, employer‑led initiatives and high‑quality work experience. You will also play a key role in preparing our young people aged 16‑18 for rewarding future careers, helping them build the knowledge, confidence and skills to progress into apprenticeships, employment or higher study. The role will involve close collaboration with our Apprenticeship+ lead, ensuring clear pathways into skilled trades and sustainable employment through well‑aligned programmes and employer partnerships.
With a dedicated team of curriculum managers and teaching staff, and strong external partnerships, the Academy is well positioned for its next stage of growth and development.
What We Can Offer You
As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of £51,950 – £60,224 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.
Our Benefits
* Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with TPS - 28.68%
* Annual leave: 42 days (310.8 hours) + 8 bank holidays (59.2 hours) – includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
* Health and wellbeing:
o Employee assistance programme through Bupa
o Occupational Health through PAM
o Free eye tests for VDU users
* Free parking available at the majority of our campuses
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us.
Armed Forces Covenant
As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant, we are pledged to support the Armed Forces Community, recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.
Safeguarding
We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex‑offenders, can be found here: Safeguarding.
Next Steps
To apply: Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application.
As a leader in diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Closing Date
16th of January 2026 (We may decide to close the vacancy earlier if we receive a high number of applications.)
Job Details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Education
* Industries: Education
Location
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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