Academy Manager Early Years and Education

Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting for an inspiring leader as Academy Manager of Early Years and Education, This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Early years academy area, shaping and delivering a high-quality, innovative curriculum aligned with DCGs vision and strategic ambitions. This role is based at our iconic Roundhouse Campus.The OpportunityYou will drive outstanding teaching, learning and student outcomes, while building strong employer partnerships to meet local and regional needs. Leading a high-performing team, you will ensure an excellent student experience, effective resource management and continuous improvement across all areas of provision.About YouYou will be an inspiring and proactive leader, with the ability to motivate teams and drive high performance. With a relevant degree (or equivalent) and a teaching qualification, you will bring experience of teaching and/or managing within the Early Years. You will have strong knowledge of curriculum development, inclusive practice and quality improvement, and be confident using data to enhance student outcomes while effectively managing resources and performance.The BenefitsMembership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contributionDiscount at our Ofsted rated Outstanding onsite Little Explorers NurseryTOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted TastecardDiscounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season TicketsMicrosoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storageDiscount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the RoundhouseFlint Bishop Solicitors free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing servicesContinuous development and progression opportunitiesDiversity, Inclusion and BelongingWe are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.Safeguarding statementDCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.Visa sponsorshipPlease note that unfortunately, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information. If you are on a graduate visa please let us know on your application so we can assess eligibility for employment with us.TPBN1_UKTJ