Principal, Learning Education College Bexley

at  London Borough of Bexley

ABOUT US

The Learning & Enterprise College Bexley is a vibrant adult education institution responsible for delivering high quality outcomes for learners, residents, and employers, while contributing to the strategic objectives laid out in Bexley Council’s corporate priorities for adult learning, employment, and wellbeing.
We were pleased to secure an OFSTED judgement of “Good” in March 2020 and since then have continued on our journey, delivering high quality education through a variety of methods during the pandemic.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fantastic college and to lead and shape the future of adult education in Bexley. Learning and Enterprise College Bexley is the premier provider of Adult Education and Community Learning in the London Borough of Bexley.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

We are looking for a highly experienced leader with an experience of working within an education setting.
The successful candidate will lead the college on is continuous journey to being the community hub of education in Bexley.
The candidate will lead on raising the standards and building the profile of LECB in the local community alongside ensuring financial stability and growth.
The successful candidate will be a strong team player with the drive to creatively enact our vision of excellence for all the learners we serve.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

As Principal you will hold responsibility for the overall leadership and management of the College and for proposing its strategic direction to the Governing Body and the Council.
This is a fantastic opportunity to realign and redesign the curriculum of the College to benefit the college’s communities and learners.
To do this, you should consider the current and future employment market to inform curriculum design and generally look to expand the learning offer with higher-level courses and improved access to qualifications. Alongside this, also maintaining the colleges traditionally offered adult learning courses that focus on practical skills, ESOL etc.
The successful incoming Principal will need to have the ability to be a strong and dynamic leader of complex College organisation and public service, including:
College services design and delivery (including effective teaching and learning strategies and curriculum design)
Human resources strategy and policy: consulting, developing, motivating and managing staff teams to achieve demanding goals and targets (including effective employee relations strategies)
Financial strategy, management, and control
Asset and accommodation strategy and management
Quality assurance and continuous improvement strategies
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kevin Taylor, Deputy Director Education, Achievement & Inclusion 0203 045 3583, kevin.taylor@bexley.gov.uk