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Head of Department – Maths (Manager, Team Leader)

Head of Department – Maths (Manager, Team Leader)

The Manchester College

Manchester

Salary:
£40,144.08 to £50, 320.08
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
17 March 2015

Job overview

BLUH19463
£40,144.08 to £50, 320.08 (Subject to job evaluation)

As one of the largest and most successful further education colleges in Europe, our client provides education and training to a wide range of learners and clients across the City of Manchester and beyond. The mission of the college is to deliver a high quality, inclusive and comprehensive curriculum, in an accessible and flexible way.

They are undergoing some exciting developments which will see hem expanding not only their teams but also their expertise, to further enhance their reputation as one of the most successful FE colleges in Europe.  You could be at the heart of this, as a number of opportunities have arisen across the College for innovative and forward thinking individuals to join them on their exciting journey.

With this in mind they are currently recruiting for a Head of Department - Maths.  This is a key role leading a discrete team of tutors, delivering all GSCE Maths and stand-alone adult Functional Skills across all campuses, supporting the delivery of a creative and innovative curriculum.
Reporting to the Assistant Principal, and acting as a key member of the College Leadership Team, you will be responsible for the direct line management of teaching and support staff to ensure the delivery of outstanding quality focused education.

Developing, implementing and managing provision within the Department, you will ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of industry, local communities and national priorities, delivering innovative and outstanding teaching in-line with contractual agreements, you will monitor key performance data, implement associated remedial actions and ensure compliance and accuracy at all times.

Responsible for the delivery of outstanding Teaching and Learning within the Department and sharing good practice and quality targets, you will line manage staff, providing support, identifying development needs and opportunities and managing performance in line with college HR procedures.

Holding a Degree level qualification OR relevant industrial experience or professional qualification, you will have a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE/CertEd) and be qualified to deliver curriculum, internally verify and moderate qualifications and awards. With experience of teaching up to and including level three, you will have a proven ability to manage and lead a group / team to bring improvements and build successful employer / external relationships.

You will be expected to work flexibly in line with the requirements of the post and be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 17th March 2015.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.

About The Manchester College

+44 800 068 8585

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The Manchester College is a brand new institution; resulting from the merger of City College Manchester and MANCAT to form one brilliant new institution with more courses and facilities than ever before.

The learner is at the core of the formation of The Manchester College as well as provision of excellence in learning and training for the residents of Manchester and beyond.

The Manchester College is based at many sites across the city: from Moston and Crumpsall in the North to Wythenshawe and West Didsbury in the South as well as several locations in the city centre. Each has its own specialist facilities and resources, so the college is brilliantly placed to offer a huge range of opportunities for students and learners of all ages.

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