Chichester College Group have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Head of Learning : GCSE Maths and English/A Levels at our Chichester College campus. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis. In return, we will offer a competitive salary of GBP 56,552 : GBP 61,803 per annum.
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
The Head of Learning : GCSE Maths and English/A Levels role:
A strategic leadership role at the heart of our academic provision
Chichester College is seeking an exceptional and highly experienced senior education leader to take up the role of Head of Learning : GCSE Maths and English and A Levels. This is a critical appointment for the College, with strategic oversight of learning, teaching and outcomes for over 3,000 GCSE Maths and English students and more than 650 A Level students. This is a strategic role, with support from two Teaching and Learning Managers (one A Level and one GCSE) reporting into you.
This role sits at the centre of our quality, performance and curriculum strategy and will suit a candidate currently operating at Assistant Principal or equivalent senior leadership level, with a strong track record of raising standards, leading managers and delivering impact at scale.
Key Responsibilities of our Head of Learning : GCSE Maths and English/A Levels:
Leading and managing staff (GCSE), finances, management information and resources within the curriculum area, in accordance with our College Group s core values, behaviours, policies, procedures and regulations and in pursuit of a high quality, effective and efficient provision. Managing day:to:day operations of GCSEs and A Levels, raising the quality of the learning experience of students and their levels of satisfaction. Researching and developing the curriculum offer to meet the developing needs of students, employers, and the local community, considering changing legislative requirements including curriculum reform, Ofsted and the local skills improvement plans (LSIPs). Participating in the College Group s Proud to be approach to student behaviour management to support students to attend, engage, progress achieve to the best of their ability. Leading, inspiring and enabling the expectations of the highest standards of teaching, learning and assessment within the curriculum cluster, ensuring that all students develop knowledge, understanding, skills and abilities within a secure, challenging and stimulating educational environment.
Our ideal Head of Learning : GCSE Maths and English/A Levels should have the following skills and experience:
Value:added measures, for example ALPs (A Levels) Further Education curriculum delivery planning and administration An understanding of contemporary educational and societal issues that impact student engagement with education and their learning A Certificate in Education or Post Graduate Certificate in Education, or equivalent A degree or equivalent experience in the relevant subject areas (GCSE or A Level) High degree of personal presentation and customer care skills
Our Staff Benefits:
We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:
Teachers Pension Scheme the Group contributes 28.68 of your actual pensionable pay. 40 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave. Commitment to professional development and leadership growth. Discount schemes including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only). Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave (dependant on continuous service). Continuous professional development opportunities including back to industry days, the Learning and Skil