Group Deputy Head - Apprenticeships

As a member of the Apprenticeship Management Team, the Group Deputy Head will have responsibility for Apprenticeships in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Professional (STEP) Construction.
Within this role, you will work closely with the Business Development team to develop and secure new business, following up on Apprenticeship enquiries, employer new business enquiries and IAG for parents and prospective apprentices. You will keep abreast of all Apprenticeship standards, as well as monitoring programmes within this area of work, and take responsibility for the Apprenticeship journey, ensuring all apprentices achieve in a timely manner.
You will also support and collaborate with the Group Apprenticeship Team Leader and Apprenticeship Administrators to ensure there is clear coordination of the sign-up process and its accuracy and compliance of the paperwork.
Although primarily based at Carshalton College, you may be required to work at other College Group sites with your respective Apprenticeship teams, as directed by the Group Head of Apprenticeships.
This role would suit someone who has significant experience of successfully tracking and monitoring apprentices through their programmes. You will have a proven track record of engaging with employers and developing apprenticeships and curriculum, and of monitoring and supporting ‘at-risk’ learners to achieve or exceed their potential. With high personal standards and expectations, you will be receptive to new ideas and initiatives and have a creative approach to problem solving.
Subject to a cost of living review from 1 August, the successful candidate will be eligible for any subsequent increase in salary.
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 12th July 2024
The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.
When you click on ‘Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.