JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE OF POST:
Head of Programme of Area Foundation English &
Maths
REPORTING TO:
Vice Principal Curriculum
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
English and Maths Level 1 and 2 teaching staff (including
course leaders) and Study Plus coordinator
SALARY:
Management Scale C - £44,204 – £46,795 inclusive of London weighting
HOURS:
Full-time
SCOPE OF THE POST:
The delivery of English and Maths Level 1 & 2 courses plus cross college
role to ensure Literacy and Numeracy are embedded within curriculum
delivery. To ensure support for students is deployed and managed
effectively in line with student needs and College strategic aims.
DUTIES
General Responsibilities
1. To play a full and enthusiastic part in the general life of the College.
2. To support and work co-operatively with the Head of Faculty, SLT and other College management
team members in driving the quality improvement plan within the Programme Area and across the
College.
3. To be flexible and responsive in all aspects of the post.
4. To actively line manage the curriculum staff and support staff in line with the role
5. To undertake agreed teaching and course leadership (where appropriate) in line with College policy.
6. To support the ethos of the College, its marketing, publicity and recruitment activities.
7. To implement the College's policies on Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Data Protection and
Safeguarding.
Cross College
1. To undertake Cross College and /or Cross Faculty responsibilities as directed by Head of Faculty
and SLT
2. To provide effective leadership and line manage teams responsible for all aspects of learning and
learning support.
3. To assist in the delivery of the quality improvement programme across the faculty that results in
improved outcomes.
4. To undertake the role of Duty Principal as required within the College
5. To work with other curriculum managers to improve student attendance, retention and success.
Curriculum
1. To lead the curriculum team in the development of the curriculum as required
2. To work with the Vice Principal in the production of the curriculum plan.
3. To work with the delivery teams in the implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan.
4. To lead and direct quality improvement and enhancement processes within the curriculum area.
Leadership and Management - Staff
1. To have line management responsibilities, teaching, support and technical staff including staff
appraisals, probationary reviews, setting and monitoring of targets.
2. To provide leadership of the curriculum team and student learning support, to monitor the work of
the teams, and contribute to their training and development.
3. To lead regular documented meetings as required, and to ensure that subject teams do likewise.
4. To manage and monitor staff within the curriculum area to ensure that learners meet their targets.
5. To support the Heads of Faculty in the implementation of Learner Rewards and Sanctions
procedures, helping to promote and celebrate learner achievement.
6. To make appropriate arrangements for the cover of classes and to participate in cover
arrangements in line with College policy.
Quality
1. To ensure that agreed targets are monitored and achieved in respect of retention, attainment,
success and other quality indicators for quality assurance and improvement are undertaken.
2. To implement and monitor learner support procedures and effective learner tracking within the
team including reports and attendance monitoring.
3. To take responsibility for course changes and internal progression, to maximise learner retention
and achievement.
4. To support curriculum teams in the preparation of curriculum reviews and in the development of
the area SAR and Quality Improvement Plan.
5. Ensure that examination entries and withdrawals are undertaken with reference to College policies
and procedure.
6. To act as lead/internal verifier when appropriate and liaise effectively with all external verifiers when
necessary.
7. To ensure the learner voice is effectively promoted within the faculty and implement the outcomes
to make quality improvements.
8. To ensure the development and implementation of quality policies, procedures and processes
across the faculty.
Budgets and Resources
1. Effective management of allocated budget and resources.
2. Deployment of physical and human resource in consultation with the College managers.
Learner Journey
1. To work with SLT and managers to ensure the smooth transition of learners into College, including
induction.
2. To ensure that the team understands and delivers what is required.
3. To work with learner support services, such as the Study Plus Centre and Learner Support, to
ensure effective referral of learners, to discharge the college’s child protection obligations and to
ensure learners receive appropriate and effective guidance and support for learning.
4. To organise and implement the formal Learner Progress Reviews in accordance with College
systems.
5. To manage internal progression enrolment, to include a curriculum review for all learners
progressing from within the college.
6. To lead on the academic progress, discipline, absence and behaviour management of learners
within the College, promoting high expectations and standards.
As a Teacher
To manage the teaching and learning processes for all assigned groups and courses.
Key tasks include:
1. Keeping current with subject and course developments and external requirements such as exam
boards and awarding bodies.
2. Preparing schemes of work and learning programmes.
3. Undertaking appropriate assessment activities to monitor the progress and attainment of learners.
4. Recording and reporting learner progress and attainment in line with College policies and practices.
5. Promoting and delivering a range of teaching and learning strategies to enhance learner
achievement.
6. Acting as a course/subject leader within the department where appropriate.
7. Contributing to the review and evaluation procedures in line with the College's Quality Assurance
policy.
8. Teaching across a range of subjects as appropriate.
Such other duties as may be determined from time to time.
This job description will be kept under review and may be amended from time to time, following consultation
with the postholder, to reflect changing organisational needs.
In addition to this job description, all teaching staff must carry out their professional duties as
outlined in Appendix 4 of the Conditions of Service Handbook for Teaching Staff in a Sixth Form
College.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We wish to appoint a candidate who can closely match the following criteria:
Ability to lead, motivate and inspire staff to drive quality improvement standards and meet strategic and operational
targets.
Employee Attributes
Essential/
Desirable
Assessed
Via:
1
Academic
1.1
Possession of a relevant degree or equivalent.
E
A
1.2
Evidence of recent relevant professional training.
E
A&I
1.3
Teacher trained.
E
A
1.4
Management qualification or willingness to undertake.
D
A&I
2
Management Experience
2.1
Proven track records of quality improvement; developing targets,
meeting or exceeding such targets set in challenging circumstances.
E
A&I
2.2
Experience of managing and leading people to achieve high
standards and positive outcomes.
E
A&I
2.3
Successful track record of demonstrable management skills, leading
to improvement in the learner experience and quality assurance and
improvement.
E
A&I
2.4
Awareness of financial management and managing budgets
including resources.
D
A&I
2.5
An analytical approach to strengths and weaknesses within the team
and a constructive approach to addressing areas of weakness.
E
A&I
2.6
The ability to work with teachers, tutors and support staff effectively
within the team.
E
A,I&T
2.7
Proven experience of delivering high standards whilst managing
significant change.
E
A&I
3.
Curriculum and Quality and Learner Journey
3.1
Successful track record of engagement with external partners.
D
A
3.2
Effective skills to interpret and use data to evaluate and drive
improvement or willing to train.
E
T
3.3
Commitment to and experience of implementing and developing
support systems which have resulted in improvements to learners’
retention and achievement.
E
A,I&P
3.4
A creative approach to working with teachers/tutors on action plans
to bring about improved performance.
E
A&I
3.5
Demonstrable experience of quality improvement resulting from
rigorous self-assessment process and the delivery of a quality
improvement plan.
E
A&I
3.6
Recent, relevant vocational experience related to the programme
area (where required). (Recent teaching to be evidenced.)
E
P&LO
D
A&I
3.7
Understanding of student support requirements (for English and
Maths) including ALS.
4.
General
4.1
Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
E
A&P
4.2
Proficient in the use of IT appropriate to this post.
E
LO&P
4.3
A proven record of achievement and innovation in their current
college post.
E
A&I
4.4
A commitment to the values and ethos of team work.
E
T
4.5
A commitment to equal opportunities.
E
A&I
4.6
A record of achievement as a teacher.
E
A&I
4.7
An ability to teach a subject (or subjects) within the team.
Experience of successful teaching of GCSE English or Maths and/or
Functional Skills.
E
LO
Key to Assessment Methods:
A = Application Form
L = Letter of Application
I = Interview
P = Presentation
T= Task
LO = Lesson Obs