Head of College
1 week ago
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**About us**
Established in 2013, Expanse Learning is a highly successful Specialist Independent Provider whose post 16 education programmes enable students to reach their full potential. This post provides an excellent career opportunity for a head of college to leadone of our thriving college sites and to play a supporting role in wider organisational development activities.
We wish to hear from you if you are committed to changing lives through education and are:
- an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious leader with a successful track record in post 16 education
- a motivational and inspirational leader with high expectations of staff
- confident and able to deliver our vision for the college
- able to develop SEN children and young adults to reach their full potential
- approachable in working with staff across the college to ensure success
- able to establish and maintain excellent relationships with stakeholders.
**Purpose**
To deliver quality education in a college where expectations are high, clearly communicated and consistently reinforced. To support the development of the student, within a safe and healthy environment, fostering positive community values. To promote a culturewhere students have high aspirations, the determination to succeed, and opportunities to make exceptional progress. To effectively promote the educational vision associated with Expanse Learning.
**Duties**
The duties outlined in this job description are in addition to those covered by the latest National Teachers’ Standards. It may be modified by the Director, after consultation, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job, commensurate with the salary andjob title, also other duties that the Director may from time to time ask the post-holder to perform.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Strategic**:
Support the Director in developing and communicating a clear strategic vision of how to develop Expanse successfully to Outstanding
Have a deep understanding of education theory. We aim to personalise education through innovative approaches to learning, support, experience and leadership through an ambitious curriculum
Have an ‘eye’ for standards. Implement accurate performance indicators for students and staff and hold everyone accountable for them
Have up to date understanding of Ofsted requirements and ensure the effective and rigorous self-assessment of curriculum delivery are completed within the college.
**Behaviour and Attendance**
In consultation with the Director, lead the vision for the organisation
To lead and manage the teaching and support team, business officer and pastoral officer.
To encourage students’ engagement with the education process by supporting behaviour for learning
To oversee analysis of behaviour and attendance data and action plan accordingly
To identify staff development needs in relation to behaviour management and lead training as required
To implement relevant policies, plans, and practice related to behaviour management systems and anti-bullying
**Teaching and Learning**
Ensure teaching and learning is key area of college improvement, its development and delivery that meets the needs of individual students and maximises the opportunity for everyone to achieve excellent outcome
Ensure that teaching and learning practice is at the highest standard
Effective use of data to raise standards
Regularly review and quality assure the student tracking systems across the college
Implement assessment framework(s) that provides accurate and timely information for students, parents, teachers and governors
**Leading and Managing Staff**
Promote the college ethos and values reflecting Expanse’s vision
Lead by example with integrity, creativity, resilience and clarity, demonstrating optimistic personal behaviour, positive relationships and attitudes towards students, staff, parents and governors
Exercise effective staff management, lead and motivate others and promote positive working relationships
Maximise the contribution of staff to improve the quality of education provided and standards achieved
Create and maintain good working relationships among all members of Expanse Learning
Sustain their own motivation and that of staff for whom they are accountable
Promote Expanse’s ethos in which the highest achievements are expected from all members
Contribute to an effective and rigorous Performance Management process.
**Benefits**
Values-Driven culture - We’re proud of our culture as we strive to further embed our values
A competitive salary mirroring teacher pay scales.
Access to a salary sacrifice pension plan.
Enhanced sick pay that increases in line with your length of service.
Full-time equivalent staff receive 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to BUPA private medical insurance.
Staff well-being day.
Free car parking at all Expanse site
**Safeguarding of students and duty of care
