Deputy Head of Curriculum - Care and Early Years
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Wakefield College
Wakefield - West Yorkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- C. £39,000 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 27 October 2014
Job overview
Hours: Full Time - 37 Hours per week
Based: Wakefield - West Yorkshire (With travel)
Ref: 2129a
Transforming lives through learning...
...by enabling young people, adults and employers to fulfil their potential
It's exciting times at Wakefield College. Against the background of a recent good Ofsted outcome, recent solid recruitment, investment in student support structures and in the physical environment in which learning takes place, the Principalship Team has a strong vision to see the College achieve 'Outstanding' across the range of its core curriculum within the next two years and for this to be recognised at the next inspection.
Such a goal requires further investment in management capacity and so we are looking to strengthen the college senior leadership and middle management tiers.
Responsible for supporting the Head of Curriculum - Care and Early Years in growing and developing provision in this specialist area, you'll also act as a member of the wider College Leadership team and undertake a key management/course leadership role which will involve:
- Making a significant contribution to the design, delivery, monitoring and development of a high quality and appealing curriculum, enabling students to maximise their full potential
- Actively promoting a positive enabling culture, as well as creating an environment of continuous improvement and high levels of employee engagement amongst all colleagues
- A strong focus on quality and associated improvement measures, with a view to achieving high performance standards and challenging targets, resulting in 'outstanding' provision
- Line management and operational responsibility as agreed with the Head of Curriculum in relation to targets for funding/budgets/staff performance/Engagement etc.
Having successfully taught on relevant programmes within this specific curriculum area and with a proven track record in improving the learner experience, you should be able to demonstrate:
- Significant staff, curriculum and course management experience gained in an FE College, coupled with a PGCE /Teaching and recognised Level 5 Management qualification (or willingness to achieve in 2 years)
- The confidence and know-how to plan schedules and timetable activities in a complex environment, along with a practical grasp of budgeting and solid management skills
- A passion for continuous improvement and high performance in order to achieve positive learner outcomes and an excellent student experience
- The ability and knowledge to make accurate judgements about the quality of teaching, learning and assessments
Join us and we promise the support of a great team, as well as the satisfaction of contributing to learner achievements. These are just a few of our benefits you may be entitled to:
- Child Care Vouchers
- Generous Annual Leave
- Discounted Metro Card Scheme
- Good Pension Scheme
- Excellent Training & Development
For full details of this and all our vacancies and the opportunity to apply on-line, please visit our website: www.wakefield.ac.uk/jobs.
Closing date: 11 am on Monday 27th October 2014.
Interview & Assessment: Week commencing 3rd November 2014.
Wakefield College is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.
About Wakefield College
At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, we aim to serve the education and skills needs of the Yorkshire region from our Colleges in Castleford, Selby and Wakefield. We recognise the crucial role that our employees play in delivering our mission, both in and out of the classroom, and that is why we strive to attract and retain the very best people and provide a working environment where our colleagues are able to succeed.
Why Work For Us
At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our colleagues and students are at the forefront of everything that we do.
We demonstrate drive, passion and determination to deliver an expansive, high-quality and responsive curriculum offer which is inclusive for all, ensuring that all learners can benefit from education, reach their potential and improve their life chances.
Our values guide us in the way we operate and behave, and our expectation is that everyone is fully committed to our high standards.
The Wakefield District
Wakefield offers a rare combination of heritage, countryside, entertainment, culture, shopping and sport. Whatever your interests, we hope you will want to explore the District and its many amenities.
For art lovers, there is the City Art Gallery and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, one of the world’s leading open-air galleries where a changing programme of international sculpture can be seen in the setting of a magnificent country park. Recent improvements to the Park include an underground gallery, visitor centre, shop and large restaurant - all the ingredients for a great day out. In 2011 the Hepworth gallery opened on Wakefield’s regenerated waterfront and presents a major collection of twentieth-century British artworks, with a collection of sculptures by locally-born Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore as its centrepiece.
Whatever your interests, we hope you will want to explore the District and its many amenities.
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