Assistant Head of Social and Applied Sciences

• Supporting the Head of Institute in leading and managing a collection of subject areas, ensuring that high standards of teaching, learning and assessment are maintained
• Promote the College’s vision and mission and strategic objectives and to promote behaviours which underpin them
• Contribute to the colleges curriculum development process which includes 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 the colleges policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practice
• Implementing and monitoring the colleges high ambitions for excellence in teaching, learning and assessment
• Contribute to the quality of learning activities, ensuring that they meet College quality standards and result in improving student success rates
• Lead on cross-cutting themes such as student engagement, progression, assessment and IQA processes
• Ensure that the institute delivers high performing and quality provision across all income streams, meeting the needs and standards of all our learners and customers
• Undertaking a teaching commitment as per substantive role, and thus 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 promote equality of opportunity in all aspects of the work role
• Leading by example
• Participating in college-wide committees and working groups as required
• Undertaking any other duties as reasonably requested by the Head of Institute

• 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

Annual Leave: 42 days per annum (excluding bank holidays and up to 3 additional discretionary days over the Christmas/New Year period)