Head of Foundation Studies
Full-time, permanent
Salary: £45,639
Total annual holiday entitlement of 50 days
This post is designed to provide effective leadership of the Foundation Studies Curriculum Area.
The Foundation Studies curriculum consists of Entry Level and Level 1 programmes in Employability Skills and Skills for Life, as well as Entry Level and Level 1 vocationally based programmes designed to progress students into other curriculum areas such as Construction, ICT, Health & Social Care, Land-Based Studies and Catering. All programmes include the delivery and embedded development of personal and social development skills, communication and employability skills and basic English and maths skills to mainly full-time students aged 16 to 18.
The objective of all programmes is to progress students onto further learning or employment. Students are typically those who have not achieved at school and who come from disadvantaged backgrounds and therefore present with learning, social or personal difficulties. There is a high proportion of students with High Needs, EHCPs or who are Looked After Children.
The success of this outstanding area of provision is based on a culture of strong personal tutoring and mentoring, with staff prepared and willing to “go that extra mile” is supporting students. In addition to providing leadership and support for the curriculum team, the Head of Foundation Studies will be required to work pro-actively and constructively with internal and external professionals, such as the Student Services, Learning Support and Safeguarding teams, and the Local Authority Social Care and Education departments, as well as parents and carers.
The role is based at our Hereford campus and will include up to a 50% teaching commitment within the curriculum area, based on the successful candidate’s relevant qualifications and experience.
A comprehensive package of employee benefits is in place including a competitive salary, above average holiday entitlement, eligibility to join a defined benefit pension scheme with excellent financial contributions of 28.68 % by the College and pension death in service grant of 3 x salary, generous occupational sickness, maternity, paternity and shared parental leave pay schemes, high number of free on-site parking bays, access to a range of free CPD events, professional qualifications and recreational courses, flexible working policy, eye care voucher scheme, cycle to work scheme, wellbeing support, use of free on site gymnasium, access to competitively priced food outlets, access to on site training restaurant and occasional free hairdressing and beauty treatments.
As one of the largest employers in Hereford we offer a friendly, honest and respectful working environment. We promote the safety and equality and diversity of our workforce and have a supportive approach to the development of our staff both on a personal and professional level.
HLNSC is committed to equality of opportunity, the Prevent Duty and safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Closing date: Tuesday 18th March 2025
Interview Date: Monday 24th March 2025
