Chichester College, part of the Chichester College Group
Head of Learning (Business, Learning and Development) [Ref: CC6803]
£56,552 - £61,803 per annum
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Are you an ambitious senior leader ready to take the next step in your career?
Do you have the strategic insight, leadership experience and drive to shape an outstanding curriculum area within one of the UK’s largest and most successful college groups?
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Learning to lead our Business, Learning and Development provision. This role is ideal for an experienced Assistant Principal, Head of School, Programme Director or senior curriculum leader who is aspiring to progress to Vice Principal level in the coming years.
This is a high-impact, strategically important leadership position at the heart of our curriculum and quality ambitions. You will shape curriculum direction, drive teaching and learning excellence, and contribute to transformational improvements across FE, HE, Apprenticeships, Adult learning and Commercial Courses.
You will join a dynamic, values-driven leadership team committed to innovation, growth and outstanding outcomes for all learners. As part of the College Group’s succession planning, this role provides clear opportunities for development towards future Vice Principal roles.
Benefits
We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:
- Teachers Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 28.68% of your actual pensionable pay.
- 40 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
- Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
- Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave (dependant on continuous service).
- Continuous professional development opportunities - including ‘back to industry’ days, the Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship for unqualified teaching staff and access to a range of other courses and activities.
- And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.
Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.
Closing date: 27 April 2026
Interview date: 11 May 2026 or later that week.
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The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
