Salary £51,950 - £60,224 per annum
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.
Our Academy model enables focused, sector-specific curriculum leadership. We are now recruiting for a new Academy Director to lead our Building Technologies provision. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of construction education and skills in Sheffield and the wider region.
About The Role
As Academy Director for Building Technologies, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across curriculum areas including Construction, Electrical Installation, and Plumbing. 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 critical leadership role at a time of national reform and opportunity.
You will lead on how the Academy supports the achievement of the college's five-year strategic plan, including our response to priorities such as green skills and the sustainability agenda, supporting the region's transition to a low-carbon future. Your leadership will ensure the Academy remains agile, ambitious, and responsive, from employer collaboration and curriculum reform to local labour market alignment and progression planning.
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 young people aged 16 to 18 for exciting careers within the sector, helping them build knowledge, confidence, and skills to progress into apprenticeships, employment, or higher study.
The role involves 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 growth and development.
What We're Looking For
We seek a confident and committed leader who shares our values and vision for technical education. You will bring:
* A strong track record of curriculum and quality leadership in Further Education or a similar setting
* Experience of leading and managing diverse teams to deliver high-quality provision and student outcomes
* An understanding of the construction and building technologies sector, including its challenges, skills gaps, and sustainability priorities
* A commitment to inclusive practice, student voice, and raising aspirations
* Excellent planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
* The ability to balance strategic priorities with operational delivery, using data to inform decisions and drive improvement
You will be an experienced teacher and/or manager, confident in navigating change and leading innovation in line with qualification reform and employer needs.
Main Responsibilities
As a member of the College Leadership Team, you will contribute to shared strategic goals while leading your Academy to achieve excellence. Key responsibilities include:
* Leading on the delivery of a high-quality student experience, resulting in strong achievement, progression, and employability outcomes
* Developing a relevant and innovative curriculum offer that reflects student needs, local skills priorities, and qualification reforms
* Driving improvements in teaching, learning, and assessment across the Academy
* Leading curriculum development and business planning processes to achieve growth, quality, and financial targets
* Managing performance, budgets, and resources effectively, ensuring value for money
* Building and maintaining strong employer, university, and community partnerships
* Promoting environmental sustainability across curriculum and operations
* Supporting staff development and fostering a culture of inclusion, ambition, and continuous improvement
What We Can Offer You
As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary between £51,950 and £60,224 per annum, based on your skills, knowledge, and experience.
Our Benefits
* Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with TPS - 28.68%
* Annual leave - 42 days (310.8 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) - including a discretionary Christmas closure period
* Health and wellbeing benefits, including:
o Employee assistance programme through Bupa
o Occupational Health through PAM
o Free eye tests for VDU users
* Free Parking at most campuses
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident employer committed to removing barriers for applicants with disabilities during recruitment, upon appointment, and as employees. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates for more information. If you require reasonable adjustments or support during any stage of the process, please contact us.
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