Overview
Assistant Head of Social and Applied Sciences – Hull
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary: £39,267 FTE per annum
Annual Leave: 42 days per annum (excluding bank holidays and up to 3 additional discretionary days over the Christmas/New Year period)
Hull College provides high-quality education & training for school leavers & adults, offering a wide range of vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships & degrees. We are committed to creating careers, not just courses, and to ensuring learners gain the skills, knowledge, attitudes & experience to progress in life.
We are dedicated to empowering staff to inspire & support our vision to create better futures for the people of Hull.
Responsibilities
* Supporting the Head of Institute in leading and managing a collection of subject areas, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and assessment are maintained.
* Promoting the College’s vision, mission and strategic objectives and promoting behaviours that underpin them.
* Contributing to curriculum development processes, including preparing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing new programmes and resources.
* Monitoring and analysing student data to identify areas for improvement and working with staff to implement interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes.
* Implementing and monitoring College policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practice.
* Driving excellence in teaching, learning and assessment and contributing to overall quality across provision.
* Contributing to the quality of learning activities to meet College quality standards and improve student success rates.
* Leading on cross-cutting themes such as student engagement, progression, assessment and IQA processes.
* Ensuring the institute delivers high performing and quality provision across all income streams, meeting the needs and standards of all learners and customers.
* Undertaking a teaching commitment as per substantive role and maintaining lecturer duties.
* Line managing a small team of staff within the department as required, including carrying out staff appraisals and performance management.
* Role modelling excellent practice in student management, teaching, learning and assessment.
* Supporting team members to develop their practice in student management, teaching, learning and assessment.
* Proactively promoting equality of opportunity in all aspects of the work role.
* Leading by example and participating in college-wide committees and working groups as required.
* Undertaking any other duties as reasonably requested by the Head of Institute.
What we’re looking for
* Relevant teaching qualification and subject specialism.
* Experience of delivering good teaching and leading in further education.
* Experience of leading on cross-cutting themes such as student engagement, progress, assessment and IQA processes.
* Communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to analyse data and use it to drive improvements.
* Organisational and planning skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Commitment to continuous professional development.
Apply and safeguarding
If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and would like to join us as our Assistant Head of Social and Applied Sciences please click ‘Apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you!
Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of their safeguarding strategy and values. In addition, these posts require the colleague to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note that this post is subject to regulated activity.
We at Hull College prioritise digital proficiency; all new staff should either be skilled or open to training.
Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier depending on the level of applications received, so if you do wish to be considered we recommend that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
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