Kirklees College is at the heart of its community providing inspirational teaching and ensuring the curriculum is developed with employers, enabling all students to progress. We are situated in the heart of West Yorkshire and boast seven bespoke centres across the Kirklees region, from two main centres based in Huddersfield and Dewsbury to specific learning centres in Animal Care, Construction, Engineering, Process Manufacturing, as well as the Pioneer Higher Skills Centre which is dedicated to higher education and higher skills. Kirklees College is uniquely vocational and offers a wide range of 16-18, higher education, adult courses and apprenticeships taught by industry-experienced tutors to provide learners with hands-on experience in their chosen career path. The college is a highly successful education and skills provider, embedded as an impactful anchor institution in the local area.

The college has a bright future, and we are committed to appointing an inspirational individual to help lead the college at this pivotal point in our development. We are seeking an individual with integrity, who prioritises collaboration, empowers others, and is visible and accessible to staff and students.

As our new Director Safeguarding, Student Experience and Inclusion you will play a vital role in ensuring students from all backgrounds and abilities have an outstanding experience at the College and that the voices of all students are heard and reflected in our strategic decisions. You will have a track record of successful leadership of Student Services departments where the role will encompass the management of Support Managers for Safeguarding, SEND and Student Experience. Reporting directly to the Vice Principal Quality and Student Experience you will be the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the College working closely with all Executive colleagues.

If you believe that you have the drive, vision, skills, expertise, and enthusiasm to make a difference and help us realise our ambitions, we want to hear from you.

Register your interest in Director Safeguarding, Student Experience & Inclusion at Kirklees College