Head of Adult Learning and Principal of The Adult - London, United Kingdom - London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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About this job:

We are looking for an experienced leader to provide strategic and operational leadership for adult learning in Barking and Dagenham.

The post-holder will manage the Council's Adult College, which provides accredited and non-accredited courses supporting improvements in functional skills, employability and family and community wellbeing for over 1,500 learners from diverse communities each year.

The post sits within the Council's Inclusive Economy, Employment and Skills team.

It will play a key role in engaging and supporting residents from diverse and disadvantaged communities to upskill and move towards sustainable employment, working closely with the Council's job brokerage service and economic development team to create clear pathways into work.

Special requirements for this post:

Enhanced DBS

About you:

About us:

The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham has transformed the Council and the way we deliver our services in recent years, resulting in us winning the LGC Driving Growth award and LGC Entrepreneurial Council of the Year 2019.

Our borough is vibrant and diverse, and this is something we are proud of.

We value the diversity of people who live, work and visit Barking and Dagenham and it is our vision is to create a place where people understand, respect and celebrate each other's differences.

In addition to this, we offer a competitive pay package, a positive approach to flexible working, investment in your learning and development as well as a commitment to your wellbeing.