Learning Area Manager - Construction & Vocational Department
SGS has an exciting opportunity at our Stroud Campus!
Role Information:
Reference: REQ001324
Location: Stroud Campus
FTE Salary: up to £40,710.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Financial Rewards and Benefits:
* Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners\' lives
* Competitive Pension Scheme- Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers' pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contributions of over 23%
* Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 35 days annual leave for management contracted positions (Full-Time Equivalent).
* Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
* Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
* Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
* Access to \"My Lifestyle\" discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
* Free Annual Eye test
* All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
* Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
* Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
* Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
* Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, GCSEs and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.
Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve Outstanding status after being classified as Good in our last inspection.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Area Manager to lead our Stroud Construction and Vocational department.
This role is ideal for someone with a passion for curriculum leadership and a strong track record of managing teams and driving quality improvement.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* Lead and support a team of vocational and construction staff
* Oversee quality assurance processes to ensure high standards of teaching and learning
* Coordinate timetabling and curriculum planning
* Liaise with awarding bodies to maintain compliance and excellence
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
* Some experience in motivating and leading a team
* Strong understanding of quality assurance frameworks
* Knowledge of awarding body requirements and processes
* Confident in managing timetables and operational planning
* Curriculum design and development
Please apply online by: Wednesday 17th September 2025
Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed
If you have any queries please contact [email protected]
SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.
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