Reporting to the Assistant Principal for Academic Programmes and Value Added, as Head of School for English and Maths you will be responsible for the delivery of GCSE and Functional Skills English and maths to students across the College.
Working closely with vocational curriculum leaders, ESOL and support services, you will ensure that students access appropriate English and maths provision and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for further study, apprenticeships and employment. You will also be responsible for curriculum planning, development and quality assurance, including managing qualification changes and aligning programmes with local skills priorities. A confident leader, you will be able to lead a team of academic and support staff effectively, driving excellence in teaching, learning and assessment.
We are seeking an ambitious and inspirational FE leader who can demonstrate:
- Degree qualified, with a full Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector
- Experience of leading and managing GCSE English and/or maths and Functional Skills provision within a Further Education or post-16 setting, including evidence of improving student attendance, progress and achievement
- Proven experience of leading, managing and developing curriculum teams to achieve high standards of teaching, learning and assessment, including staff development, performance management and improving learner outcomes
- Experience of managing change and implementing curriculum improvements, including responding to qualification reforms, assessment requirements and the changing needs of learners
- Knowledge and experience of quality assurance and improvement processes, including the effective use of performance data, self-assessment and improvement planning to raise standards.
- Experience of working collaboratively with vocational curriculum leaders, ESOL and student support teams to improve English and maths participation, attendance, progress and achievement
You will be joining a supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking organisation, with many opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, comprehensive wellbeing provision, a wide range of employee benefits and free car parking on all our sites.
This is a full-time, site-based role and the successful candidate will be required to work on campus five days per week.
Purpose of the Job
The main purpose of the job is to maximise student recruitment, retention and achievement. Heads of School line manage members of staff organised in curriculum teams who design, deliver and develop a portfolio of courses within a subject and/or vocational area.
The School of English and Maths is responsible for the delivery of GCSE and Functional Skills English and maths to students from across the college. The School is based at both Uxbridge and Hayes, and the post-holder will be required to spend time at both campuses.
The Head of School works closely with vocational curriculum leaders, ESOL and support services to ensure that students access appropriate English and maths provision and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for further study, apprenticeships, employment and everyday life. The post-holder is responsible for effective use of resources and compliance with current funding, awarding-body and College requirements.
Qualifications:
- A full (minimum Level 5) teaching qualification recognised by the Further Education sector (PGCE for FE or Secondary, DET, Cert Ed or equivalent)**
- English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
- Proven experience of leading, managing and developing curriculum teams to achieve high standards of teaching, learning and assessment, including staff development, performance management and improving learner outcomes
- Experience of leading and managing GCSE English and/or maths and Functional Skills provision within a Further Education or post-16 setting, including evidence of improving student attendance, progress and achievement
- Experience of managing change and implementing curriculum improvements, including responding to qualification reforms, assessment requirements and the changing needs of learners
- Experience of implementing strategies to improve attendance and retention
- Up to date knowledge of curriculum developments and recent initiatives in the relevant subject area(s)
- Experience of working collaboratively with vocational curriculum leaders, ESOL and student support teams to improve English and maths participation, attendance, progress and achievement
- Knowledge and experience of quality assurance and improvement processes, including the effective use of performance data, self-assessment and improvement planning to raise standards
- Understanding and practical application of inclusive learning strategies and a proven commitment to equality and diversity
- Successful experience of leading and managing a team, with a proven ability to coach, develop and motivate others
- Understanding of the education market, including regional and community influences
- Understanding of awarding body regulations
- Experience of efficient resource management
The successful candidate will be required to complete appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check where applicable.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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