Programme Leader – Access to HE
Programme Leader – Access to HE
£43,481 - £45,444 per annum
37 hours per week
Permanent
About Us:
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.
About the Role:
- We are seeking to appoint a highly enthusiastic, organised and self-motivated Programme Leader, who will lead and teach on our popular Access to Higher Education programmes (Land-based and Sport Science pathways).
- The Access to Higher Education programmes are one-year qualifications designed to allow students to progress into Higher Education who otherwise may have been unable to access Higher Education. Students are predominantly 19+ yrs.
About You:
- With the personal attributes to allow you to deliver outstanding teaching, you will ideally possess a degree in a related Land or Sport-based subject, have a teaching qualification and significant teaching experience.
- The successful candidate will also be required to lead a small group of staff who teach on the Access to HE programmes, therefore excellent communication and leadership skills are also highly desirable.
- You will also be responsible for overseeing the quality of provision for the Access to Higher Education programmes, including learner voice, assessment records, managing both internal and external assessment verification processes (liaising with our awarding body CAVA), and other quality processes (e.g. Self-Assessment Reports, Awards Boards etc.).
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
- Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
- 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme (TPS)
- Employee Discounts Scheme
- Onsite fitness facilities
- Support for continuous professional development
- Flexible working opportunities available
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post.
Click here to view the full Job Description and Person Specification
The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 9th January 2025.
Interviews will be held w/c 13th January 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
