Overview
Job Title: Deputy Head of Department – Engineering and Manufacturing
Salary: Commencing at £43,492 with progression to £46,133 per annum
About the Role
What You Will Do
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Working closely with the Head of Engineering and Manufacturing, you will need to be a dynamic and inspirational leader whilst having a clear focus on successful outcomes and aspirational targets.
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As Deputy Head you will support the Head in strategic planning of the curriculum to meet the key priorities of the area. Driving the department on its journey towards Outstanding.
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You will oversee and manage the team to ensure that we have robust and good quality practices and Teaching & Assessment.
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You will encourage and nurture a culture of excellence and develop a team with industry standard CPD.
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A Quality Improvement skill set is essential to this role, ensuring that we meet all awarding body standards, and that we have strong processes in place to support our learners achieving their best.
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You will have be able to support and drive the department in all areas of the EIF to demonstrate sustainable and positive result
About You
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You will hold a Level 5 Teaching qualification, along with a Level 4 and above subject specialism in Engineering.
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Relevant up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector.
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Extensive experience, knowledge and skills to enable delivery of a range of levels across the curriculum, which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles.
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Ability to lead activities in the development and delivery of strategies to improve retention, achievement, success and attendance rates for groups of learners
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Experience of supervising/managing staff to ensure high performance
Want to know more or to arrange a informal visit? Please contact Clayton Stott (Head of Department) clayton.stott2@leedcitycollege.ac.uk
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
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.
