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Head of Alternative Education
Youth Connect South West
Youth Connect South West are looking for someone who can combine senior leadership expertise with a genuine understanding of alternative provision, SEND and the needs of young people who may have experienced significant barriers to education.
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Director of Operations - The Engineering Centre (TEC)
Calderdale College
Shaping the Future of Engineering Education As a key strategic leader, you'll drive outstanding teaching, learning and business growth at Calderdale College - The Engineering Centre helping shape an exceptional student experience that equips learners and apprentices with the skills to thrive in work and life.
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The Sixth Form Colleges Trust
Help Shape the Future of Exceptional Post-16 Education
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Safeguarding Officer (Temporary)
Dovetail
Temporary Safeguarding Officer role with an education provider in Yorkshire and the Humber. You'll act as a designated safeguarding officer, managing welfare concerns, supporting vulnerable learners including care leavers and those with mental health difficulties, and coordinating interventions with external agencies. Requires safeguarding experience and knowledge of Prevent frameworks.
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HoD - Creative Industries (Temporary)
Dovetail
Temporary Head of Department role leading Creative Industries provision at a further education provider in the East of England. This hands-on leadership position involves managing curriculum teams, monitoring quality and learner outcomes, and working with senior leaders on improvement priorities. Ideal for experienced FE leaders with a background in Creative Media, Performing Arts, Art and Design or Music.
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Safeguarding Officer (Temporary)
Dovetail
An education provider seeks a temporary Safeguarding Officer to protect and support learners across the organisation. You'll handle safeguarding enquiries, provide crisis intervention, support high-needs learners including ESOL students and vulnerable adults, and work with external agencies. Experience in safeguarding, knowledge of Prevent frameworks, and immediate availability are essential.
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Brooklands College Recruitment Transformation
Brooklands Technical College
Discover how Brooklands College improved their recruitment process with Dovetail & Slate, resulting in a 20% increase in student satisfaction.
Read the case studyWe've been delighted with Christopher's appointment. He has slotted neatly into the team, he's always willing to ask questions but once the requirement is clear, is a self starter and runs with a task to completion.
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72 Days In: Craig Hanlon-Smith on Culture, Curiosity and Leading a New College
72 days into his first principal role, Craig Hanlon-Smith talks to Guy Walker about busting the "Cinderella sector" myth, turning values into everyday behaviour, and the leadership lesson he took from a podcast about Apollo 13.
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