Head of School
2 weeks ago
Kingston College are now looking for a Head of School to join the Curriculum Management Team.
The curriculum currently includes students on 16-18 study programmes, apprenticeships, and adult programmes including access to HE; the school has a substantial HE provision too. The focus is on ensuring that current and future students receive a first-classexperience that enables them to progress and attain their qualifications at high levels and to develop long-lasting learning and employability skills.
The role of Head of School is to lead the strategic development and operational management of the school’s curriculum in line with college objectives and performance targets. In this specific role, this means a high-quality curriculum that is connected tothe local and regional needs of the community the College serves. A critical role for the Head of School is to be able to identify and evaluate the strengths and the areas for improvement and to translate this into operating plans with clear actions and targetsto be met over a defined period of time. The Head of School will monitor these closely with the School Management Group (SMG) and report on progress at College CMT.
We’d like our Head of School to hold a degree or appropriate professional qualification in an area relevant to the work in the school and to be recognised as a good or better teacher. You will have substantial relevant teaching experience and be able tolead and working within teams, identifying training and development needs for both teaching and support teams.
With a proven track record of improving and managing a high-quality curriculum, you will have a sound knowledge of the curriculum offered in the school and a firm grasp of current and impending changes to the curriculum. You will demonstrate successful experienceof leading change and develop and implement strong vision for the improvement and development of the curriculum.
A teaching qualification is not essential, providing you are willing to achieve one in line with current regulations. A management qualification is also desirable.
The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 7 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. This leave is all in addition to Bank Holidayentitlement. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salarysacrifice cycle to work scheme.
South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and trainingand is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
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