Head of School

**Responsibilities include**:

- Developing, delivering and sustaining outstanding provision in the School
- Designing the curriculum delivery in line with the departmental strategic and business planning process
- Contributing pro-actively to the business planning process ensuring effective and efficient delivery
- Constantly striving to improve the student experience with a view to further extending opportunities and progression for further study internally/externally or into employment
- Keeping abreast of appropriate curriculums on offer, advising on the most appropriate qualifications for students.
- Working with the Head of Department to respond to national, regional and local polices by developing innovative models of delivery and monitoring their effectiveness
- Ensuring high quality student enhancement and enrichment opportunities

**For the full job description and person specification, please**

**Education & Training**
- A Bachelor’s Degree or Level 6 Professional Qualification
- GCSE 5 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
- GCSE 5 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale

**Experience**
- A successful track record of teaching and the data to support this
- Experience of providing and/or managing student tutorials and pastoral care.
- Experience of successful curriculum design and development
- A background in one or more area relevant to this post.
- Experience in evaluating quality and performance and in self-assessment
- Experience in the preparation of validation documents and the formal validation processes.
- Evidence of academic, industrial or commercial experience
- Evidence of ability to manage budgets
- Experience managing human, financial and physical resources.
- Experience of working with employers
- Ability to utilise IT and ILT, both within learning and for administrative and management purposes.

**Bradford College**

At Bradford College our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. From undergraduate, postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

Our aim is to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference to the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

**Benefits of working at Bradford College**:

- Generous annual leave entitlement (38 days in addition to bank holidays and Christmas shut down)
- Pension scheme (Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme)
- Development Opportunities (training days and Personal Development Plans) *
- Money saving options with local organisations
- Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing activities
- Discounted Parking
- Short walk from Bradford Train Stations
- If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.