Application Deadline: 28 November 2025
Department: FDN – Foundation
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Radstock, England
Reporting To: Kathryn Giles
Compensation: £35,055 – £41,663 per year
Overview
We are looking for an experienced academic lead to head a team of staff in delivering high quality, learner-centred provision in our college. The role requires a strong teaching commitment and leadership in curriculum design, assessment and student support. The successful candidate will be a member of the Department and College Middle Management Team.
Key Responsibilities
* Effectively manage the delivery, coordination and development of a portfolio of courses that enable learners to succeed and progress.
* Ensure that key performance indicators of attendance, achievement, retention and assessment are monitored and actions taken to address issues.
* Manage marketing of provision and IAG for students within the subject area to recruit learners best meeting their ability and aspirations.
* Lead, motivate and develop a curriculum (typo) a team able to deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment.
* Ensure that quality assurance and improvement mechanisms are effectively implemented, robustly monitored and result in high academic standards and student outcomes.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Educated to degree level or equivalent.
* Teaching qualification, level 5 minimum.
* GCSE English and mathematics, minimum grade 4 or above or equivalent qualification.
* Assessor/verifier awards or willing to work towards.
* Recognised management qualification or willing to undertake this.
Staff Benefits
* Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
* One Selfie Day per year.
* Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension).
* Continuing Professional Development for all staff.
* Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Private Healthcare Scheme.
* £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward.
* Subsidised cafes – at both campuses.
* Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential short‑term counselling and support (up to six meetings after initial assessment).
* Eye sight test for anyone meeting criteria stipulated in Health and Safety regulations.
* Progressive family‑friendly policies supporting health work/life balance. All staff entitled to request flexible working.
* Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus.
* Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock.
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