Head of Foundation Studies

7 days ago


Brockenhurst, Hampshire, United Kingdom Brockenhurst College Full time

Job Summary:

The Head of Foundation Studies will be an innovative and inspirational leader and teacher who designs and oversees a responsive, supportive, and exciting curriculum that meets and anticipates current and future skills needs. The successful candidate will ensure the highest quality learning experience for all students within the department, ensuring they make the very best rates of progress and achievement and develop a broader set of personal skills in their journey to adulthood.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain innovative and high-quality teaching and learning that results in the very best progress and outcomes within the department.
  • Oversee and ensure schemes of work are prepared and up-to-date.
  • Ensure teaching and learning resources are appropriate and deployed effectively.
  • Effectively track and monitor progress through regular assessment to allow for early intervention if progress is lagging, inclusive of EHCP outcomes.
  • Lead the development of teaching and learning strategies within the department.
  • Ensure the effective and strategic deployment of Learning Support Assistants.
  • Drive high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment to ensure students within the department make the very best progress and achievement.
  • Act as the key point of contact for Foundation Studies students and their families throughout the learner journey.
  • Drive recruitment of students into the department through exciting and innovative opportunities to engage prospective applicants and their parents/carers.
  • Line management of Foundation Studies teachers and other designated teachers/reportees; ensuring staff are well supported and managed.
  • Deliver an effective and efficient curriculum plan and ensure that study programme hours are effectively planned and met.
  • Assume budgetary responsibility for the department to meet College targets and the department is financially robust.

Requirements:

  • A degree.
  • A teaching qualification.
  • Experience of successful teaching and learning relevant to the role.
  • An understanding of matters relating to SEND, additional needs, and vulnerable learners.
  • Knowledge of quality improvement processes.
  • Strong administrative, organisational, and planning skills, being able to prioritise effectively.
  • The ability to develop and maintain strong external partnerships and relationships.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Commitment to working as part of a team, demonstrating a collaborative approach.

Benefits:

  • 37 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff).
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College.
  • On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time.
  • Enrolment into the College's pension scheme.
  • Free eye care vouchers.
  • Free secure on-site parking.
  • Access to a range of discounts, including shopping, travel, and healthcare.
  • Access to on-site Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out).
  • Weekly staff football.


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