Head of Curriculum for ICT, Media and Business

Ref: 2127a

Full Time, 37 Hours per week
 
Based: Wakefield, West Yorkshire (With some 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
 
As the Head of Curriculum for ICT, Media and Business, you'll be a key member of the senior leadership team, operating in a role that will include strategic responsibilities.

Specifically this will involve:

• Leading the strategic growth and development of the curriculum, ensuring quality improvement measures are firmly embedded which will ultimately result in 'Outstanding' provision for ICT, Media and Business
• Actively leading a high performance culture and ethos, aimed at delivering high levels of engagement and an environment of continuous improvement amongst all colleagues
• Developing a high quality curriculum offering across all levels of programmes and courses, enabling meaningful progression routes for learners and the provision of an excellent student experience
• Positively supporting and ensuring the implementation of the College's strategic plan, key strategies and initiatives as directed by the Principalship
• Already operating at a managerial level, you should have a proven track record of leading teams in the successful achievement of challenging targets and be able to demonstrate:
• Significant experience of strategy development and  leading people through change, whilst at the same time ensuring the quality of delivery is maintained and improved
• The ability to establish a high expectation and performance culture amongst staff and students alike, leading to excellent standards of teaching and learning and positive learner outcomes
• A knowledge of examination requirements and broad knowledge of the curriculum areas covered in ICT, Media and Business, coupled with a degree or above qualifications, Teaching and recognised Level 5 leadership and management qualification (or willingness to achieve in 2 years)
• A strategic outlook and the necessary know-how to accurately assess the quality of teaching and learning through direct observation and other measures

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 that 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.