About the Role

We are the Independent Learning(ilearn) team for Leeds City College, and we are here to support students in developing their independent learning skills and achieving personal goals.

We are looking for innovative leaders to join our team and implement independent skills through in-class sessions and 121 support using digital tools and software to harness technologies like AI to enrich learning. You'll help ensure our services empower students and staff.

This is a rewarding role and a great way to start your career managing in Further Education.

What You Will Do

• Champion the benefits of our skills offerings and use insights to advance our development strategy
• Liaise with faculty so our skills-building toolkit meets student needs
• Pioneer blended delivery techniques, capitalizing on technology
• Lead, manage and mentor the local iLearn team to deliver curriculum requirements
• Administer budgets/resources in partnership with teaching staff
• Spearhead ethically-grounded AI and digital pilots to enhance outcomes
• Ready staff to incorporate highly promising instructional technologies

About You

• Able to clearly communicate with diverse stakeholders
• Eager to solve problems and seize opportunities
• Some leadership/management experience, including developing teams
• Hungry to smartly harness advanced tech to elevate student success
• Committed to an evidence-based perspective on digital capability evolution
• Able to collaborate on metrics frameworks and scaled solutions

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
  • Academic 37 days
  • Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements