About the role:
As the Head of School Liaison, Transition and Progression, you will continually improve the learning experience and achievement of students through effective teaching and course coordination.
Responsibilities as our Head of School Liaison, Transition and Progression will include:
* Successfully building and maintaining strong relationships with our partner schools to maximise conversions.
* Raising the profile of the College, especially amongst groups and in geographical areas that are currently under-represented.
* Using the data provided by the Admissions team to provide agile and responsive targeted school liaison activities that will maintain and improve target applicant conversion rates.
* Coordinating the internal progression process, managing it to completion in a timely manner.
* Planning and implementing a successful progressor parent/carer information event, working with colleagues across the College to ensure the event meets the needs of applicants and their parents/carers.
* Producing an annual plan for the strategy for School Liaison, Transition and Progression.
* Advising the Assistant Principal: Partnerships and Skills on aspects of school liaison, transition and progression provision that need to be improved and work with them to review, plan and develop that area of provision.
As our Head of School Liaison, Transition and Progression, you’ll ideally have:
* A degree or equivalent qualification
* A commitment to represent and embed a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion across the work of the College.
* An inherent belief in the advantages, benefits and ethos of a post-16 college experience.
* Experience of working in a large, complex organisation.
* The ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
* Commitment to continuous development and improvement.
Benefits:
* 25 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff) plus bank holidays and college closure days
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
* On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
* Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Free eye care vouchers
* Free secure onsite parking
* Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
* Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
* Weekly staff football
If you feel you are the right candidate for this Head of School Liaison, Transition and Progression role, then please click ‘ apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!
Closing Date: 12th December 2025
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.