About the Role:

Coleg y Cymoedd is a values-based college with the purpose of transforming lives through learning. Since 2021 we have seen a 26% increase in the number of 16-18 yr olds attending our college, so we are now expanding our curriculum teams to be able to support all our learners to achieve their full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our strong team of Heads of School. Our leaders are authentic, people-centred and empowered. We are looking for aspiring or existing leaders, who align to our values, to work in one of our new curriculum areas. We adopt a coaching approach across our college, so as a new leader with us, you will be supported to settle into your new role and encouraged to stretch yourself through continuous professional development opportunities. 

Our Heads of School work across all four campuses (Aberdare, Nantgarw, Rhondda and Ystrad Mynach). 

We recognise that is not always necessary to be an expert in the curriculum area you manage, as there are many different skills needed to lead a team operationally and strategically. Below is a brief outline of the three positions. Please make it clear in your further information section which position(s) you are applying for and why you feel your management skills are best matched to that area. 

Position 1 – Head of School Independent Living Skills (ILS)  

Independent Living Skills (ILS) focuses on providing learners with the necessary skills to live independently and confidently. The ILS curriculum is designed to support learners with additional learning needs, helping them to develop practical, social, and employability skills. Previously this school was part of the Vocational Access team. 

Position 2 – Head of School Building Services  

This new school will include plumbing and electrical from Level 1 to Progression as well as some Level 3 Building Services courses. Previously this school was part of a wider Construction team. The Head of School for this area will work closely with the Head of School Construction Trades. 

Position 3 – Head of School Computing, Business and Finance  

This school combines two current curriculum areas. The computing team deliver qualifications from Level 1 to Higher Education courses. The business team deliver qualifications from Level 1 to Level 3. 

We look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming the successful candidates to our college in the near future.           

Further Information:

Staff employed at Coleg y Cymoedd will have responsibility for the safeguarding and for the promoting the welfare of learner.

Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required by the College, either at your principal place of work or other College premises, commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the role.

It is recognised that duties and responsibilities of all posts may change from time to time and job descriptions may be amended in consultation with the post holder to reflect those changes which are commensurate with the role.

Application Guidance:

In line with the College’s Recruitment Policy, we will use the Person Specification to shortlist candidates. You should evidence how you have met all the Essential Criteria and, where applicable the Desirable Criteria outlined in the Person Specification. You should supply written evidence on how you fulfil each of the Essential Criteria (and if met, Desirable). You should outline in your ‘Further Information’ section evidence of how you meet the criteria in the same order in which they appear on the Person Specification.

Please note, Coleg y Cymoedd reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient application be received.

Contact: 

If you have any questions about the role or for an informal conversation, please contact people @cymoedd.ac.uk

All applications should be returned by Midday on the date of closing. Any applications received after this time may not be considered.