Head of Learning & Development
Prestigious Private Education Institution - Central Cambridge
Are you an outstanding education professional ready to lead and innovate in a highly acclaimed private education setting? Our client, a renowned institution in central Cambridge, is seeking an exceptional Head of Learning & Development to join their Senior Leadership Team.
Role Overview
As Head of Learning & Development, you will:
- Manage all aspects of the L&D function, including Leadership, Management, and Compliance
- Support and promote the Strategic Plan
- Line manage Heads of Departments and Digital Strategy Lead
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning
- Set a clear vision for Learning & Development and devise pathways to achieve it
- Ensure learning is central to strategic planning and resource management
- Lead and promote innovative training, learning, and assessment practices
- Spearhead quality assurance initiatives
- Stay current with latest research and evidence-based pedagogy
- Promote a research-based approach to Training & Learning
- Deliver quarterly Teaching & Learning newsletter/blog
- Contribute to CPD and Inset programmes
- Collaborate with Digital Strategy Lead on software implementation
Ideal Candidate
Attributes
- Committed to academic excellence
- Effective team player
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Articulate and confident communicator
- High levels of personal and professional integrity
- Resilient and flexible
- Able to prioritise and work under pressure
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and approachable
- Good rapport with students, colleagues, and parents
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
- Successful middle leadership experience
- Confident ICT user
- Effective planning, teaching, and class management skills
- Proven ability to motivate and inspire students
- Creative and innovative approach to teaching and learning
- Commitment to continuous improvement and self-evaluation
Personal Values
- Alignment with the organisation's ethos
- Dedication to personal development
- Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement
This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of learning and development in a prestigious educational setting. If you have the vision, skills, and passion to drive excellence in education, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's unique, successful, and outstanding organisation in the heart of Cambridge.