Programme Leader Higher Education Programmes £35,665 - £40,926 (L12-L16) Per Annum Benefits 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a two-week festive/New Year shut down, free parking, generous pension scheme (Teachers Pension) with 28.68% employer contribution, on site gym membership available, Pluxee reward scheme plus other benefits Status: Permanent, Full-time Overview Our University Centre is set within beautiful campus grounds in the heart of Cheshire.
Our facilities include an Equestrian Centre with stabling, competition arenas and solarium, equissage and magnotherapy.
We also have a working farm extending to over 250 hectares in which we manage dairy, sheep and arable production.
Included in this is our fully automated robotic milking parlour as well as state of the art protected growing facilities including a commercial glasshouse and vertical farm.
Our veterinary nursing centre with specialist practical study areas includes a clinical skills suite, diagnostic imaging suite and modern laboratories.
We also have a fully licensed zoo facility, accredited by BIAZA with an aquatics and exotics centre, mammal house and newly furbished laboratories.
About the role We are looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic professional to lead our highly motivated and enthusiastic Canine and Equine academic team and to grow our provision.
This post would ideally suit an experienced lecturer looking to take the next step to develop their career.
As a member of the University Centre's Academic Management Team you will work alongside Programme Leaders for other subject specialisms and under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Higher Education, to coordinate and manage effective and efficient curriculum delivery of Higher Education programmes and a high quality student experience.
Key responsibilities: Contribute to the achievement of the UCR strategic plan and the realisation of our vision to secure our position as a leading-edge provider of land-based higher education Work with Senior Leaders and colleagues to develop and drive operational enhancements and help to steer the development of our new curriculum offer Contribute to the teaching of our undergraduate programmes Leading a small team of academic teaching staff so some prior experience of leadership and management would be advantageous Contributes effectively to improvement of KPIs, taking lead responsibility in specific areas of programme activity The successful candidate will: Minimum Level 6 qualification in a related discipline We are particularly interested in individuals with qualifications in Bio Veterinary Science or Equine related subjects Level 2 Maths & English or equivalent A period of relevant and successful time within the relevant subject sector and education sector Experience of teaching within Higher or Further education is highly desirable Self-motivated with ability to motivate others and enthuse learners to succeed We can offer you: 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a two-week festive/New Year shut down Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68% Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service On site gym membership available Pluxee reward scheme A developmental support package The chance to shape our Curriculum Administrative Support As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers.
Reaseheath offers a full CDP programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training.
Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.
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Closing Date: Midnight, 4th December 2024 Assessment Centre Date: To be confirmed Please note this role constitutes regulated activity as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012.
The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment.
You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this.
In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Our College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010.
The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.
The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.
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