Association of Colleges

AoC Management Services is a subsidiary of the Association of Colleges (AoC) and offers a comprehensive recruitment and interim management service to all Colleges in the UK, specialising in the selection of senior and middle-management post holders. Our approach is both innovative and professional, and we are determined to find the right person for you. We spend time in getting to know your needs as a customer and as a College, so that we know what you are looking for.
  

Permanent Appointments

Bournville College

Senior Management Executive

£45-50k depending on qualifications and experience

We are building on our success

Following the retirement of the Corporation Secretary, Bournville College is seeking to appoint a new Senior Management Executive, incorporating the role of Clerk to the Corporation, to offer advice, guidance and
support to the Corporation, its committees and the Chair on all corporate governance issues. In addition to this role the postholder will also be responsible for compliance and providing support to the Chief Executive.

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  Bournville College Job Description and Person Specification

Bournville College Application Information

Bournville College Application Form

Bournville College Equal Opportunities Form

For further details on the post please visit: www.aocms.co.uk/recruitment_bournville.asp 

Gower College Swansea

Principal & Chief Executive, £145k

Creating a College for the Future

Swansea College and Gorseinon College are merging in August 2010 to create Gower College Swansea. The merger of these two complementary and successful organisations will provide outstanding learning opportunities and experiences in vocational and academic disciplines for approaching 20,000 young people, adults and employers in Swansea. 

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Gower College Swansea Job Description and Person Specification

Gower College Swansea Application Information

Gower College Swansea Application Form

Gower College Swansea Equal Opportunities Form

For further details on the post please visit: www.aocms.co.uk/recruitment_gower.asp

Rotherham College of Arts & Technology

Principal & Chief Executive, c£120k

Deliver on our Learners' Aspirations

Rotherham College of Arts and Technology is successfully undertaking a journey of sustained improvement. We are looking for a Principal and Chief Executive to offer strong strategic leadership and continue to build on the quality of our teaching and learning.

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Rotherham College of Arts and Technology Job Description and Person Specification

Rotherham College of Arts and Technology Application Information

Rotherham College of Arts and Technology Application Form

Rotherham College of Arts and Technology Equal Opportunities Form

For further details on the post please visit: www.aocms.co.uk/recruitment_rotherham.asp

Interim Appointments

Interim Director of Learning & Quality – North West

The key deliverables for this role are as follows:

To lead the development of the highest standards of teaching and learning by:

• Establishing a culture of high expectations of students and staff
• Promoting and overseeing the implementation of personalised learning so as to support all learners to achieve their potential
• Working to widen participation by minimising barriers to access and ensuring that all learners receive support appropriate to their needs
• Ensuring the continued development of the use of e-learning technologies to strengthen and enhance delivery
• Overseeing the College’s teaching and learning observations and its professional coaching and mentoring programmes to achieve continuous improvement in teaching and learning
• Working with the Director of Customer Services and HR to plan and coordinate the continuing professional development of academic and academic support staff

To lead the development of a curriculum which reflects national education and training priorities and the learning /training needs of employers, individuals and the community by:

• Regularly reviewing the curriculum portfolio in the light of learner and labour market intelligence
• Promoting and supporting innovative curriculum development designed to meet the diverse needs of learners
• Overseeing the development and delivery of the College’s higher education portfolio
• Liaising with partner organisations on curriculum matters
• Liaising with external curriculum and awarding bodies

To lead the quality assurance process across the College to ensure the highest standards of client satisfaction and maintain the College’s Ofsted Outstanding status by:

• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Ensuring that quality assurance processes are effectively implemented and impact positively on all aspects of College performance
• Managing the work of the Curriculum Performance Unit
• Regularly reviewing and evaluating the College’s quality assurance processes to ensure that they are effective and reflect best practice
• Coordinating the production and validation of the College’s annual Self Assessment Report and action plan
• Acting as College Nominee for all external inspections and coordinating activities for the Annual Assessment Visit

To be considered for this exciting and challenging opportunity you must be able to demonstrate the following as a minimum requirement:

• Educated to degree standard and holding a teaching qualification to current national standards.  A higher degree, though not essential, will be an advantage
• Possess a management qualification and/or demonstrate evidence of substantial and successful management practice in a Further Education environment
• Have significant and successful experience of teaching and learning in Further Education colleges
• Have a proven record in the management of change, including leadership and innovation in teaching, learning and curriculum
• Be able to demonstrate success in implementing Further Education quality systems and raising standards
• Be able to demonstrate competence in the efficient management of the curriculum, budgets and resources
• Possess excellent knowledge of post-16 education and training, and of recent and planned educational policy and its implications for FE

This assignment is due to commence in April with interviews planned for late February/early March. If you have an interest in being considered for this opportunity please email the Interim Resourcing Team with an updated CV.

Interim Vice Principal (Finance & Accommodation) - London

Assuming management responsibility for the Director of Finance and the Head of College Facilities this pivotal role will require you to deliver immediate results across the following areas:

• Financial Planning
• Develop and implement a financial strategy for the College
• Develop and manage College financial and management accounting systems and controls to meet the requirements of financial regulations
• Plan, monitor and control the College annual budget
• Work with external professional advisers to ensure compliance with accounting, audit, taxation, insurance and legal requirements
• Advise on and deliver a future structure of the finance function within the College

Financial Management:

• Adhere to all the College’s financial regulations and ensure that all goals are achieved within financial constraints
• Ensure that all activities represent value for money 

Accommodation and Facilities:

• Support the delivery of the College’s accommodation strategy
• Assure the security and safety of students, staff and premises
• Manage the premises service

To be considered for this exciting and challenging opportunity you must be able to demonstrate the following as a minimum requirement:

• A relevant Degree and/or an equivalent professional qualification
• Evidence of significant continuous professional and management development
• Extensive experience of effective leadership, management and consistent achievement as a middle/senior manager of corporate services in an educational or appropriate context
• Evidence of experience in developing and implementing strategies to effect change and service improvement
• Evidence of extensive current knowledge of financial and accounting legislation and procedures
• Evidence of a proven track record of working collaboratively and consulting widely to achieve agreed objectives
• Experience of working in a culturally diverse community and an understanding of the challenges faced by a College serving and inner city community

The College requires an immediately available individual for an initial period of 3-6 months. If you have an interest in being considered for this opportunity please email the Interim Resourcing Team with an updated CV.

Interim Additional Learning Support Manager - Midlands

• As part of the Learner Support management team, contribute to the development and successful delivery of an annual business plan
• Lead and manage the Additional Learning Support team, ensuring that staff are managed trained, and motivated to meet the objectives and priorities of the College
• Develop and embed quality standards and service level agreements for Additional Learning Support, ensuring these are maintained and the effectiveness monitored and reviewed
• Manage a comprehensive diagnostic and assessment service for learners, in order to identify how learning needs can be effectively supported
• Develop and manage the Additional Learning Support services, to provide services which fully meet the needs of learners
• Manage the deployment of staff and physical resources flexibly and efficiently, to ensure all aspects of service are effectively covered on each campus
• Promote and facilitate awareness of Additional Learning Support throughout the College, to ensure it is fully integrated into the curriculum
• Develop innovative approaches to curriculum and service delivery, to facilitate accessibility and inclusivity, and increase student achievement
• Contribute to the development of College strategies, and provide expert advice to managers on national and regional initiatives, in order to embed good practice across the College
• Monitor income and expenditure targets, taking timely corrective action as appropriate to ensure agreed financial targets are achieved and College Financial Regulations are met
• Manage all aspects of the resources allocated to Additional Learning Support within an agreed budget to ensure value for money

• Degree level qualification
• Certificate of Education/teaching qualification. 
• Experience/knowledge of wide range of difficulties/disabilities.
• Experience of developing a highly performing team providing excellent customer service.
• Experience of developing and utilising staff effectively and efficiently
• Experience of developing, maintaining and working with SLA’s
• Previous experience of managing staff and budgets

This assignment can be offered on either a full-time or 4 day week basis and the College requires an immediately available individual for a period of 3-6 months. If you have an interest in being considered for this opportunity please email the Interim Resourcing Team with an updated CV.

Interim Assistant Principal (Curriculum & Learner Performance) - London

This pivotal role for an 'outstanding' College requires a strong and delivery focused leader who will assume responsibility for the management of the curriculum, students, staff and other resources. You will possess a strong curriculum and learner performance background and be at ease operating in an environment which is committed to the very highest of standards. The main duties and responsibilities of the post are as follows: 

• To manage the College’s curriculum offering
• To provide an excellent experience for all students within their programmes through the continual improvement of the student environment
• To effectively manage staff, ensuring that they are motivated and encouraged to succeed thereby maximising their contribution to the College

To be considered for this challenging opportunity you must be able to demonstrate the following as a minimum requirement: 

• A higher education qualification
• A teaching qualification
• Good current knowledge of further and higher education and training issues and systems
• A sound knowledge of the funding systems of further and higher education

This assignment is due to commence in April with interviews planned for late February/early March. If you have an interest in being considered for this opportunity please email the Interim Resourcing Team with an updated CV.