Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

About the role:

The Director of Engineering and Motor Vehicle will have overall responsibility for ensuring the delivery of a well-designed curriculum within Engineering and Motor Vehicle and ensuring the whole learner experience is outstanding, in line with our Learning Philosophy and Learner Journey. This role will play a significant part in driving forward improvements to the delivery of the curriculum to ensure high levels of student progress, attainment, attendance and retention.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity which will be located at one of our campuses in Oxfordshire, with travel to other sites

What do you need to be successful as the Director of Engineering & Motor Vehicle at Activate Learning?

First and foremost, you will be an accomplished leader and team builder, approachable in manner, with a positive and optimistic outlook and the ability to encourage, influence and persuade others in the pursuit of Group objectives  You will have previous experience of the design of the engineering and motor vehicle curriculum to deliver an outstanding student experience together with a track record of driving up standards. You will act as a true ambassador for the Group and faculty, internally and externally.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead and motivate teams to high performance and engagement.
• Relevant engineering or motor vehicle qualification, preferably with a teaching qualification.
• Proven track record of planning and delivering outstanding teaching and learning to deliver an outstanding student experience
• Demonstrate an inspiring and authentic leadership style, with excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Here are some of our benefits:

• Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
• An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
• Specialised support and development for teaching staff
• Access to qualified coaches for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to Westfield Health Cash Plan and Everymind app
• Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee resource groups
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend vacancy incentive
• Access to student discount programmes

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.