Head of Teaching

**Job Title**: Head of Teaching & Learning - Construction, Engineering and TTE

**Contract**: MC Lecturer, Full-Time, Permanent

**Hours**: 37 hours per week

**Annual Leave**: 42 Days Per Annum

**Pension**: Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS)

**About the College**
- Middlesbrough College is the largest General Further Education College in the Tees Valley and has been situated in Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, since 2008. It has developed from the initial main site to the vibrant campus that is now in place with our Campus Heart, dedicated Sixth Form, STEM Centre, Higher Education Centre, and further development for our apprentices in progress.
- The College provides excellent facilities for approximately 13,000 students from across the region and whilst we are very proud of our campus and the equipment our students have access to, we are clear that it is the experience and dedication of our staff that make a positive difference to the lives of our students, helping them to achieve their educational goals and progress into work, higher education, or apprenticeships.
- In 2020/2021, 96% of learners following a study programme attained a positive destination into further training, apprenticeship, or employment. In the 2022 student exit survey, 91% of respondents agreed that their course was helping them to develop the skills they needed to get a job in the future.
- We employ over 1000 staff and are committed to our staff’s development; we have a wide range of continuous professional development opportunities including a bespoke Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) programme for our aspiring and existing leaders. Opportunities to achieve Assessor and Teaching Qualifications as well as role specific Professional Qualifications.
- Our teaching staff are supported through our Taking Teaching Higher strategy that focuses on ensuring practitioners have the skill set to utilise up to date evidence-based practice, innovate through technology enhanced learning and have access to relevant continuous professional development opportunities.
- The College offers free membership to its gym for all staff as well as discounted rates in the Hair and Beauty salons, and staff sports sessions such as five aside football, Pilates, and badminton. The College has an employee assistance programme that provides support to both staff and their families.

**About the role**

The Head of Teaching & Learning - Construction, Engineering and TTE plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational experience within the faculty, focusing on curriculum development, pedagogical innovation, staff professional development, teaching and learning quality assessment, compliance, sharing best practice and cross college collaboration. The ultimate goal is to ensure that the college and faculty provides high-quality education and training that prepares students for their chosen career path.

**Qualifications**
- To hold a relevant qualification at Degree level.
- Personal commitment to keeping your professional knowledge up to date and improving your capabilities.
- Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent) or willing to work towards it.
- Personal commitment to keeping your professional knowledge up to date and improving your capabilities

**Experience**
- Proven ability to design and deliver effective and engaging teaching sessions.
- To have significant, successful and current teaching experience.
- To have received Full Confidence for the last two academic years in Teaching & Learning Lesson Observations.
- To have evidence of teaching strategies that consistently and effectively produces high student retention and achievement.
- Mentoring or coaching experience.
- Previous experience of supporting staff.

**Knowledge & Skills**
- Leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teaching staff.
- To have current relevant experience of Teaching, Learning & Assessment.
- To be able to demonstrate evidence of disseminating own good practice effectively.
- To have current experience of coaching and/or mentoring of staff.
- Good oral and written communication skills with a capacity to manage challenging conversations and deal effectively with staff, students, parents, employers and others.
- To have excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Evidence of disseminating own good practice effectively.
- Ability to deal promptly and effectively with inappropriate behaviour in the classroom.
- Able to prepare written and visual teaching materials including the effective use of Information Learning Technology e.g. Virtual Learning Environment, PowerPoint supported by key software.
- A creative and imaginative approach to student centred teaching.

For more details of requirements, please view the attached Job Description for the role.

**Safeguarding our students**

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults. We expect a