Join our Team! We have some exciting opportunities available at Barking and Dagenham College. We are looking for Head of Department for English 16-18. Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for adult education? Do you excel in building strong teams and thrive in getting the very best out of people? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you! You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £55,566 to £69,566 per annum incl. London Weighting The Head of English 16-18: The Head of Department (HoD) is responsible for the growth and performance of designated department(s) including teaching, learning and assessment practices and business planning. Key Responsibilities of our Head of English 16-18: Working closely with the Faculty Director for English & Maths, and Adult Skills, you will focus on the strategic growth, operational development and continuous improvement of designated department(s), adopting an agile approach to ensure the curriculum reflects trends, LMI, industry reforms etc. Be responsible for developing a curriculum offer that is relevant to local needs and in line with the College vision and liaise with relevant external partners to ensure the department maximises opportunities. Develop and improve quality assurance processes related to a range of key performance indicators, ensuring compliance with all relevant quality assurance requirements and regulations (both internal and external), taking a lead role in promoting excellent practice in teaching, learning and assessment and leading on teacher development across the Service. Ensuring curriculum leaders are accountable for the compliance of their areas with these processes and actively influencing a performance management culture that permeates within the service. To drive positive cultural change, embodying and promoting the values and behaviours of the college and empowering staff to reach their full potential. Ensure that the performance and development framework is effective for all staff. Our ideal Head of English 16-18 should have the following qualifications, skills and experience: Developing and leading the delivery of the Service’s annual quality cycle, including: The observation of teaching and learning. Observation training and standardisation Perfrmance monitoring Rarpa audits Internal and external verificatin to ensure the service meets awarding bodies’ requirements OFSTED readiness Other assciated quality functions. Supporting the Director in the Self-Assessment process, including: Supporting managers in developing high quality and evaluative self-assessment in their curriculum areas and offers Monitoring the ongoing implementation of the self-assessment process and quality improvement action plans Overseeing writing and updating of Curriculum, and at times Service-level, SARs (Self-Assessment Reviews) and QIPs (Quality Improvement Plans) and delivering associated training for staff. Adopting and promoting a team-wide performance-focussed based approach with an aim of improving attendance, retention, and achievement and other KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). Leading the timely prcess of curriculum planning with curriculum teams and ensuring they are appropriately and timely promoted to ensure the best success of meeting income targets Essential criteria: Managing in either the Adult Education or Further Education sector Working to frameworks and external requirements, including Ofsted and awarding bodies, and how they relate to the role. Planning provision to meet local and external needs Demonstrable experience in leading change that has resulted in performance improvements and improvements in teaching and learning Performance management of individuals and teams The ability to influence and motivate teams and individuals to support positive change Strong analytical skills (of both quantitative and qualitative data) and a proven ability to interpret and critique policy influencing teaching and learning and skills Effective team working with partners and colleagues The Head of Department role carries a teaching commitment of 4 hours per week. For full details and criteria, please see attached job description. If you are passionate about success and can do the above, then we want to hear from you! You will need to submit a cover letter demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role. PLEASE NOTE All applications forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting. We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline. Barking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants for all jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to an enhanced level, costs are covered by the College. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Safeguarding All employment offers are made subject to checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent upon the role and the individual): enhanced DBS including children’s barred list check, DfE teaching/management barred list check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history. You will be required to become familiar with College’s policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training on KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies. If you would like to learn more about our Head of Maths 16/18 role, then please click ‘apply’ today!