Head of Building Technologies

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Salary: £45,120 per annum, plus an additional £5,000 market weighting supplement (pro rata for part-time staff)

Annual Leave: 42 days per annum (excluding bank holidays and up to 3 additional discretionary days over the Christmas/New Year period)

As our Head of Institute, you will provide high quality management, leadership and guidance across the construction curriculum and help provide an excellent learning experience which ensures high achievement for all students, through exemplary practice in learning, teaching and assessment. Hull College provides high-quality education & training for school leavers & adults, offering a wide range of vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships & degrees. As one of the largest vocational institutes of its kind in the region, we have one focus - to create careers, not courses. We pride ourselves on this approach & are committed to ensuring our learners acquire the relevant skills, knowledge, attitudes & experience to progress in life, whether that is to seek employment in the industry of their choice or step up to higher education & university.

While dedicated to delivering the very best experiences to our learners, we also extend the same commitment to our staff. We have worked hard to create an environment where all of our staff, no matter what their role, are empowered to inspire & support our vision to create better futures for the people of Hull.

Responsibilities of our Head of Building Technologies:

• Provide day to day line management and support of all staff within the department.
• Manage the delivery and future development of the curriculum offer, in conjunction with the Assistant Principal, including the development of new provision in conjunction with other Heads of Institutes responsible for different subjects and provision types.
• Liaise with the central Planning and Timetabling Office to ensure the efficient timetabling of courses and the coordination of staffing, including cover for sickness and other absence.
• Work with Outstanding Practitioners and staff to lead on improvements to the quality of teaching, learning and assessment and the motivation of staff by conducting performance reviews, probationary assessments and other staff performance processes to ensure that individual staff teaching and learning action plans are addressed, improvements are achieved and are reflected within the PDR process.
• Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of published information for provision within the department and assist in the arrangement and implementation of curriculum marketing and associated events in conjunction with the Head of Marketing.
• Accountable for ensuring that staff record data and information in an accurate and timely manner, including registers, withdrawals, transfers, assessments, examination results and student progress.
• Delivery of high quality, learner focused education for an average of 3 hours each week (108 hours per year).
• Represent the College at internal and external meetings, working with a range of stakeholders including weekend and evening events.
• Accountable for ensuring that staff within the department take responsibility for leading, supporting and coordinating course activities, and for taking internal verification responsibilities.
• Responsible for financial management, including the effective management of budgets for the department as agreed with the Assistant Principal, Deputy Principal and Finance Director.

What we’re looking for in our Head of Building Technologies:

• Relevant teaching qualification and subject specialism.
• Significant experience of delivering good teaching and leading in further education.
• Experience of leading on cross-cutting themes such as student engagement, progress, assessment and IQA processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse data and use it to drive improvements.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and would like to join us as our Head of Building Technologies please click ‘Apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you!

Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of their safeguarding strategy and values. In addition, these posts require the colleague to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that this post is subject to regulated activity.

We at Hull College prioritise digital proficiency; all new staff should either be skilled or open to training, looking forward to hearing from you on the last point. Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier dependent on the level of applications received so if you do wish to be considered we recommend that you complete the application as promptly as possible.