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About the College
Sunderland College has three campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we are graded as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud to provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.
The Housing Innovation and Construction Skills Academy (HICSA) in Sunderland is a pioneering initiative dedicated to transforming the construction and housing sectors through advanced education, innovation, and sustainable practices. HICSA, recently awarded the CTEC (Construction Technical Excellence College) will serve as the regional hub specialising in construction training, working with providers, raising industry standards and addressing skills shortages. City campus delivers construction brick and multi skills and holds our 14-16 academies, also situated in Sunderland adjacent to the Interchange.
About the Candidate
Following on from our recent recruitment of a Regional Skills Director to lead on the CTEC. We are looking for a dynamic and courageous leader to aspire and lead with ambition to ensure vocational and technical provision across the curriculum has a regional, and national reputation for excellence within the modern construction and housing sector. Acting as a thought leader regionally and nationally to lead and collaborate on the skills needed for the region’s ecosystem. You will adopt an unwavering approach to securing a consistent and sustained culture of aspiration and high expectation for the professional conduct of staff and students, maintaining excellent teaching, learning and assessment, and outcomes for students.
This role requires a changemaking mindset to be the driver to HICSA and City campus approach, working in partnership with employers, educational institutions, and public sector partners embodying the core principles of Skills England, which champions place-based skills solutions and deeper collaboration between education and industry.
HICSA offers a comprehensive range of programs and training opportunities designed to equip individuals with the skills required for contemporary construction challenges. These include courses in digital construction methods, sustainable building practices, and the integration of modern technologies. By fostering a collaborative environment, HICSA brings together industry professionals, educators, and learners to drive innovation and excellence in the housing sector. City campus houses construction brick and multi skills and competes within world skills at a national and regional level.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading by example and inspiring staff to support an outstanding experience, progress, and destination of our students, by setting high expectations of responsibility, accountability, and ownership. Role modelling our professional values, leading, and managing to inform a culture of excellence is essential. This person will be innovative and courageous in our approach to delivery of future ready, modern construction methods.
Work closely with employers, locally and nationally, to ensure the curriculum is aligned with current industry needs. Develop partnerships that will help shape the curriculum, provide valuable work experience placements, and offer real-world insight into the evolving demands of the industry.
Promote a research-informed curriculum and immersive learning experience through Real-World and Immersive Exhibits. Provide exhibits within HICSA and City campus spaces for students to engage in practical 'real life' projects and displays.
Qualifications
• Graduate or equivalent level qualification in a related subject area.
• Appropriate higher level academic or professional qualification in leadership and management.
• A PGCE or relevant teacher training qualification and or the relevant industry experience
• Evidence of progressive career development and continuous personal development in either education or relevant industry
• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.
Essential Skills & Experience
• Experience in Further Education/HE/Relevant industry in leadership and/or management role in all of the following:
• Curriculum or industry development and innovation in construction and housing
• Improving the quality of teaching, learning and assessment or evidence of exemplary industry practice.
• Raising standards in the quality of student achievement, progress and success
Sunderland College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.