Deputy Head of Curriculum for Construction

Ref: 2129a

Full Time, 37 Hours per week

Based: Wakefield, West Yorkshire (with travel)

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, solid recruitment over the last two years, 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 in growing and developing provision in this specialist area, the Deputy Head of Curriculum for Construction will 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 construction 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 for our construction programme
• 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 a construction 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: 11am Monday 15 September 2014
Assessment Centre / Interview: week commencing
29 September 2014

Please note that previous applicants need not apply and due to the volumes of interest and applications, we are unable to give individual feedback to applicants where they have not been shortlisted and selected for interview.

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.