Director of Campus – Dearne Valley College (Part of the RNN Group)

Hours; Full time (37hrs per week, all year round)

Duration; Permanent

Salary; £64,003 per annum + benefits

Location; Dearne Valley College, Rotherham (with occasional travel to other campuses within the RNN Group)

About The Role

Are you an ambitious senior leader ready to shape the future of Further Education in South Yorkshire? As Director of Campus, you will hold total operational and strategic leadership of Dearne Valley College. You will drive educational quality, inspire dedicated teams, and empower learners across the region to reach their full potential.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Strategic Growth: Develop forward-thinking curriculum plans that respond directly to local, regional and national skills and stakeholder agendas.
• Lead Quality & Operations: Oversee day-to-day campus operations, ensuring exceptional standards across Higher Education, apprenticeships, high-needs provision, and vulnerable learner groups.
• Inspire Teams: Line manage and mentor two Curriculum Managers, cultivating a culture of high performance, continuous professional development, and innovation.
• Build Regional Partnerships: Serve as a key ambassador, forging strong ties with civic leaders, local authorities, employers, and community stakeholders.
• Shape Group Vision: Work alongside the Senior Leadership Team to hit funding targets, expand market share, and uphold the Group's core values.

If you're ready to make a significant impact on the lives of our students and the economic prosperity of our region, we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Bring

• FE Leadership Track Record: Proven success in leading curriculum strategy, quality improvement and curriculum change within Further Education.
• Sector Vision: Clear insight into external FE drivers, funding mechanics, and regional market needs.
• Stakeholder Impact: Strong commercial acumen and a collaborative approach to external relationship building.
• Degree (or equivalent relevant vocational qualification)
• Recognised Teaching Qualification at level 5 or higher
• Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD)

Department Info

You will report directly to the Vice Principal - Curriculum and play a crucial role in achieving corporate objectives as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. You will be responsible for the line management of two Curriculum Managers and work closely with other Directors and senior leaders across the Group.

Our Excellent Benefits And Rewards Package

• Access to teachers pensions scheme
• Up to 50 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Parking available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the levelling up premium payments initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made

What is the RNN Group?

RNN Group’s main goal is to be an ‘outstanding’ education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too;

• We are Inclusive,
• We have Integrity,
• We Deliver,
• We are One Team.

We celebrate diversity and are proud to be recognised as Investors in Diversity for our commitment to the FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) model, fostering a supportive environment for all. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of background, proudly participating in the Disability Confident Scheme, and provide reasonable adjustments.

The RNN Group is proud to be part of the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (SYIoT).

As a newly designated Defence Technical Excellence College, RNN Group is proud to support the UK’s defence sector by developing the next generation of highly skilled technical talent.

RNN Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), all appointments are subject to rigorous safer recruitment checks. Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment screening, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (with Barred List check where applicable), online background checks, satisfactory references, and verification of identity, qualifications, and right to work in the UK.

The Group’s core operating hours are 8.30am-5.00pm (9pm on a Tuesday and Thursday during term time). You may be expected to work at any time during these hours to ensure business needs are met.

All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Monday 2 November 2026 – if you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted within a week of the closing date.

If you require further information about this vacancy, please contact the HR department on 01709 722750 or Sign in to view email