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Head of Department

3 months ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom The Bedford College Group Full time

Bedford College - Cauldwell Street Campus


Benefits:

  • 35 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays
  • Teacher's Pension
  • Retail and leisure discounts

About the role:

We are looking for a Head of Department to join our Construction and Building Services programme area. As HOD you will play a pivotal role in the success of the students through:

  • Leading the management of all aspects of the operation and development of the Department working within the College's management framework to deliver high quality learning programmes with high levels of student success and an unbeatable student experience
  • Proactively contributing to achieving the College's Strategic Plan
  • Developing new approaches and curriculum to meet the evolving skills needs of the industry and community.

About you:

Essential

  • English and Maths or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent
  • Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent)Recent experience of successful and inspirational management/ team leadership in Further Education
  • Evidence of high performance in previous roles/jobs
  • Knowledge and experience of quality assurance systems in Further Education and Apprenticeships
  • Experience of curriculum management, development and improvement to meet targets
  • Experience of Ofsted inspections
  • Knowledge of current government initiatives and funding in relation to FE,and Apprenticeships and its future and how that may impact on the specific curriculum areas
  • Evidence of understanding how to promote equality and diversity within the job role
  • Ability to effectively lead and manage a team of professionals
  • Ability to consistently support a high quality learning experience for all students

Desirable

  • Level 3 or above Qualification related to the Construction Industry
  • Management qualification
  • Masters level qualification in a relevant discipline
  • Experience of managing teams during Ofsted inspections
  • Experience of developing cross-college business related provision
  • Ability to demonstrate a successful track record of helping teams support students' progress and achievement

Interviews to be held on 19th July 2024

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

  • Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
  • Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
  • Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
  • Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
  • Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
  • Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

£45,000 pa - from, DOE and Qualifications