Head of Personal Development

We are looking for experienced and motivated Head of Personal Development to join our team. This is a 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent role offering a salary of £47,469 – £55,001 per annum.

Why Join Us?

At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, highest – quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the need of the local community.

To achieve our purpose, we live our values; We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable.

Purpose of the role

To operationally manage the Personal Development Team and lead the tutorial curriculum, fostering personal growth, resilience and engagement across the student body. The Head of Personal Development will ensure a consistent, high-quality approach to personal development that caters to the unique needs of 16-18-year-olds, adult learners, apprentices and students with High Needs. This role involves both strategic planning and operational delivery of personal development programs that support students' holistic well-being and career readiness.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent in a relevant field
• Coaching/Mentoring Qualification
• English and Maths qualifications at a minimum of level 2 / GCSE (9-4 or A* to C)
• A willingness to undertake continuous professional learning.
• Proven experience in curriculum leadership, ideally within a personal development or pastoral care context.
• Experience of managing a team within an educational or pastoral setting, with a track record of driving high standards.
• Demonstrated success in supporting diverse learner populations in a further education setting.

Benefits:

• Outstanding facilities in state of-the-art environments
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced family friendly policies and leave  
• DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer
• Company is committed to CPD
• Flexible approach to work
• Pension contribution rates currently at 20.8%
• Access to free car parking (subject to availability)

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via our application form.

Wirral Metropolitan College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Wirral Metropolitan College is actively committed to maintaining an environment which promotes and embeds equality, diversity and inclusion as a core value and welcome applications from all sections of the community.  The College ensures the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are adhered to and all job applicants and employees are treated equitably and fairly.