Director of Regional Knowledge Centre

North Kent College, Lower Higham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2JJ

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Leadership and management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum
• Contract type: Fixed term - This project is funded by the Department for Education until 31st March 2029, with funding contracts to NKC Group confirmed annually. This role is therefore offered initially as a fixed term contract until 31 March 2027, with the intention to extend annually by mutual agreement to 31 March 2029.
• Full time equivalent salary: £70,000 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced senior leader passionate about construction, technical education, skills and regional transformation?

The South East Construction Technical Excellence College (SECTEC) is seeking an ambitious Director of the Regional Knowledge Centre (RKC) to lead a pioneering centre of excellence transforming construction education and skills across nine counties.

You will work with colleges, training providers, employers, industry bodies and strategic partners to drive curriculum innovation, improve teaching and learning, expand professional development and strengthen workforce capability across the region.

You will set the strategic direction of the RKC, lead knowledge exchange and digital learning, build influential partnerships and champion the sharing and scaling of best practice. You will also represent SECTEC regionally and nationally, while overseeing governance, performance, resources and impact.

A key priority will be developing a sustainable operating and funding model to secure the RKC’s long-term legacy beyond the SECTEC funding period.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a flagship Department for Education initiative addressing construction skills shortages, strengthening technical education and supporting the ambition to build 1.5 million new homes.

If you are a strategic, collaborative and influential leader who can turn vision into measurable impact, we would love to hear from you.

What the college offers its staff

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following benefits here at NKC:

• 42 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time contracts).
• Enrolment onto the People’s Partnership pension scheme (as part of the staff of North Kent College Business Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College).
• Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Director of RKC - JD - Sept 26.pdf - 210 KB (opens in new tab)

About North Kent College

• Organisation type: FE College, ages 16 to 99
• Education phase: Sixth form or FE college
• Size: No information available
• Age range: 16 to 99
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: North Kent College website
• Email address: hr@northkent.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-kent-college

North Kent Colleges Group is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and over 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this. 

Arranging a visit to North Kent College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@northkent.ac.uk.

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