The Head of TCF Colleges will lead the establishment, operational management, and performance of TCF Colleges, ensuring alignment with TCF’s strategic vision of supporting alumni beyond Grade 10. The role will oversee the planned rollout of new colleges, ensure the consistent implementation of curriculum and operational standards, and drive faculty training and development. It will also lead the monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement of college performance. Working closely with Program and Operational Design and Data Systems and Insight, the role will strengthen operational systems, ensure high-quality and consistent delivery across colleges, and build the capacity required to support a growing number of TCF alumni.

College Strategy and Expansion

• Translate TCF’s strategy and approved plans into a phased approach for establishing new TCF Colleges over the coming years.
• Lead planning and coordination for new college deployment, including readiness assessments, implementation timelines, staffing, facilities, operating arrangements and launch requirements.
• Work with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure that expansion plans are operationally feasible, appropriately resourced and aligned with agreed priorities.
• Oversee launch readiness and post-launch stabilization to ensure that newly established colleges are equipped to operate effectively.

College Operations and Delivery

• Oversee day-to-day operations across TCF Colleges, ensuring that agreed academic, administrative and operational standards are consistently implemented.
• Establish clear operating routines, performance expectations, escalation mechanisms, and accountability for resolving issues affecting college functioning.
• Monitor operational challenges across locations and coordinate timely resolution with regional teams and relevant head-office functions.
• Ensure colleges have the resources, guidance, and operational support required to maintain continuity and deliver effectively.

Curriculum Implementation and Faculty Development

• Oversee implementation of the approved curriculum and related academic and operational design in colleges.
• Plan and coordinate faculty training, development and ongoing support in collaboration with relevant academic and program teams.
• Monitor implementation quality and identify faculty, curriculum or delivery gaps requiring additional support or corrective action.
• Promote consistent academic practices while using feedback and evaluation to identify opportunities for improvement.

College Evaluation and Performance Improvement

• Establish and maintain a regular college performance review process using agreed academic, operational and student progression indicators.
• Use college evaluations, data and stakeholder feedback to identify performance gaps, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and monitor action plans to address identified issues, ensuring accountability for corrective actions and tracking progress against agreed improvement targets.
• Coordinate with the Data Systems and Insight function to ensure that performance information is reliable and useful for decision-making.

Student Progression and Alumni Pathways Alignment

• Work with Program and Operational Design to ensure that college delivery aligns with the broader Alumni Pathways journey and relevant student support frameworks.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to support student guidance, transitions and access to further education and other pathways, within the college’s remit.
• Ensure that operational feedback from colleges informs program design, student support and continuous improvement.

Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Coordination

• Lead and develop college delivery teams, clarifying roles, performance expectations, decision rights and accountability.
• Coordinate with regional and head-office stakeholders to maintain alignment on priorities, operating standards and support requirements.
• Lead annual operational planning and contribute to resource prioritization, risk management, and strategic reviews to support sustainable growth and improved college performance.

Skills

• Strong understanding of academic delivery, curriculum implementation, faculty development and student support in a secondary or post-secondary education setting.
• Experience managing multi-site operations, performance reviews, implementation plans and operational problem-solving.
• Ability to plan and execute new college or institutional deployments, including readiness assessments, staffing, facilities, operating processes, and launch coordination.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, stakeholder engagement, and change management capabilities.
• Ability to interpret performance data and evaluation findings to drive improvements in academic quality, operational effectiveness, and student outcomes.

Attributes

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to educational quality, student progression, and equitable opportunities for TCF alumni.
• Possesses a strong execution orientation, balancing strategic expansion with operational discipline and delivery excellence.
• Is a visible and supportive leader who builds capable teams, fosters collaboration, and promotes accountability.
• Is pragmatic, adaptable, and effective in resolving complex operational challenges across multiple locations.

Master’s degree from a reputable university

Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years in a team leadership or management role, with functional expertise aligned with the responsibilities of the position.