About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our renowned department as the Deputy Head of Department, responsible for Pastoral and SEND. In this role you will play a pivotal part in shaping and enhancing the educational experience for our students.
Your primary focus will be on offering a full supportive pastoral and tutorial programme that enables our students to develop their personal and resilience skills to achieve their goals. You will have a strong commitment to supporting EHCP/SEND students ensuring they are able to access a full curriculum offer to support their development and progression putting relevant and appropriate support packages in place.
As a key member of our department, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young individuals who face various challenges and will lead a dynamic team who are committed to enhancing the lives of all of our young people.
We are looking for a strong innovative leader to join our department and inspire our team to achieve excellence. You will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive and motivating work environment, driving innovation, and achieving organisational goals. Join our dynamic and passionate team, and lead us towards success and growth. If you are an enthusiastic leader who thrives in a collaborative and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
What You Will Do
- Support the Head of Department in all aspects of the Department's leadership and management, particularly around quality, teaching, learning and assessment and securing outstanding outcomes for students.
- Be a role model across the Department for outstanding teaching and learning.
- Performance manage lecturers and other staff within the Department and ensure that they develop their professional practice.
- Ensure the Department is efficiently run and delivers its financial contribution targets.
- Ensure that all courses within the Department are run effectively and meet awarding body, funding and quality agency requirements.
- Lead on all aspects for a defined section of provision within the Department, including:
Ensuring its curriculum is responsive to national and local priorities
Adapting and developing provision to meet local demands
Responding to funding changes and develop provision in growth areas
Securing outstanding outcomes for students and employers
About You
- English and Mathematics at Level 2 or above and a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines to level 3 or above.
- Level 5 teaching qualification. Heads of Department are also expected to commit to the Education and Training Foundation Professional Standards.
- Relevant professional level 4 qualification and/or degree.
- Relevant experience, knowledge and understanding of working in the Sector and up to date subject knowledge.
- Proven experience managing staff in an educational setting.
- Proven experience managing the curriculum, including planning, monitoring and reviewing.
Benefits
There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:
- Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
- Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
- Academic 37 days
- Senior Management 37 days
- Generous Pension schemes
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
- Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
- Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements
About Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.
We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.
We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We recognise, value and champion diversity & Inclusion. As we engage with a diverse student population we want to ensure we reflect that in our staff population too. For us diversity is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. It is important to us that both staff and students achieve their full potential. Diversity is important to us, but inclusion is equally, if not more important. It’s not just about having the representation but also providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.
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