Salford City College is recruiting a Head of Department to cover maternity leave for Health and Social Care at Eccles Sixth Form College, on a fixed term until January 2028. The post leads the curriculum for a department that runs the T-Level in Health alongside vocational health and childcare courses. The role also sets the direction for teaching, learning and assessment and builds relationships with employers and other stakeholders. A DBS check and further safeguarding checks apply, as the role has regular contact with young people.
What the job involves
- Lead and drive the Health and Social Care curriculum, including the T-Level in Health and vocational courses
- Set the vision and direction for the department
- Create an outstanding culture of teaching, learning and assessment
- Put in place strategies to improve attendance, achievement, higher grades and value-added progress
- Monitor and evaluate performance indicators across the department
- Implement quality improvement strategies in teaching and learning at departmental and cross-college level
- Meet the needs of learners and the wider skills agenda
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
- Fulfil the safeguarding responsibilities set out in the job description and person specification
What's required
Experience
- Experienced manager
- Experience of implementing quality improvement strategies in teaching and learning at departmental and cross-college level
- Experience of monitoring and evaluating performance indicators
Skills & knowledge
- Outstanding teacher
- Strong communication skills to build stakeholder relationships
- Excellent organisational skills
- Works well with others
- Forward-thinking and creative
Checks & eligibility
- DBS and further safeguarding checks
- Not barred from regulated activity with children
- References taken at shortlisting
What's offered
- Generous holiday entitlement of 13 weeks (195 college days)
- Finish at 2:30pm on Fridays
- Three staff wellbeing days a year
- Teachers' Pension Scheme with automatic enrolment
- Free on-site parking
- Staff discounts on shopping, petrol, holidays and leisure
- Training and career development opportunities
- Family-friendly policies and openness to flexible working
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