The top post at the Isle of Man College, in Douglas, is being advertised.
The principal’s vacancy was created when Professor Ronald Barr was appointed chief executive of the Department of Education and Children.
In the advertisement in the Times Educational Supplement, it states: ‘Applications are invited for this post from suitably qualified and experienced senior managers with proven further, higher and vocational education experience.’
It continues: ‘The successful candidate would also advise the Department of Education and Children on all aspects of higher education, further education and vocational training.’
The principal will earn a salary of between £89,387 and £103,558.
The closing date for applications is September 27 and interviews are scheduled to take place in October.
It’s hoped that the successful application will take up the post on January 1, 2014. In the interim, Ian Sheard is the college’s acting principal.
Mr Sheard, who took on the role on September 1, said that he was enjoying his time in the post ‘immensely’.
He has worked at the college for more than 15 years as one of the assistant principals.
During that time, his roles have included student support, working with high schools to smooth students’ transition to the college, and giving them guidance and advice to help them move from the college into a job or further education.
He has also been involved with staff support in terms of their career development and in-service training.
Prof Barr was principal for three years, and in total worked at the college for more than six years.
