SUSSEX DOWNS COLLEGE EASTBOURNE CAMPUS
JOB DESCRIPTION
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JOB HOLDER:
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SCHOOL/CENTRE
Park College; Eastbourne Campus
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JOB TITLE:
COURSE LEADER FOR HUMANITIES and SOCIAL SCIENCES
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GRADE:
CL3
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RESPONSIBLE TO
CURRICULUM MANAGER
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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
To lead, co-ordinate, teach, develop and support delivery
In the Humanities and Social Science curriculum
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Curriculum Leadership
1. In liaison with the College Manager and other course coordinators from across the
Humanities curriculum, to maximise the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of Humanities
and Social Sciences courses.
2. To provide initial information, advice and guidance as required.
3. To liaise with the curriculum manager, course team and other internal partners in the design,
development and application of syllabus requirements to ensure compliance with awarding
body requirements.
4. To lead, support and contribute to the development of courses, learning resources and
materials for courses throughout the subject area.
5. To assist with the development of appropriate marketing information and materials as
required.
6. To attend course, department and college meetings as requested.
7. To take responsibility for accurate and timely completion of administrative tasks.
8. To undertake College services as follows:
 membership of committees, working parties and curriculum groups;
 participation in staff development
 facilitate information sessions
 research and disseminate information and reports
 preparation for and attendance at open events.
Staff Management
9. To participate in and assist with the induction, supervision, support, appraisal and
development of a team of staff.
10. To select and appoint permanent and variable hours staff to meet the curriculum needs of the
area.
11. To lead and co-ordinate full-time and part-time staff to efficiently meet the needs of the
teaching/assessment programme across the programme area.
12. To timetable, monitor and support the work of teachers and internal verifiers to ensure
compliance with awarding body requirements and timely completion of qualifications.
13. To participate in / provide training programmes as advised/appropriate.
Quality Leadership
14. To take responsibility for performance of the area, specifically the recruitment, retention,
achievement and outcomes for learners.
15. To take responsibility for the production of the level 1 self-assessment reports in line with
college requirements, and to contribute to the brand level SAR as required.
16. To participate in Quality Improvement by attending meetings as appropriate, performing
observations, contributing to reports and implementing actions as identified.
17. To ensure that assessment, internal verification and the lead IV role are performed effectively.
18. To monitor staff performance in terms of the teaching and learning standards and other
appropriate college policies and guidelines. Liaise with the curriculum manager especially
where action is needed to reward performance or support under performance.
19. To account for the area's quality indicators and to disseminate these issues to staff teams for
action.
20. To work with and help develop tracking systems.
Resource Management
21. To take account of Health and Safety issues arising from curriculum use of
facilities/resources. Liaise with the Health and Safety Manager/College Manager to ensure
compliance with College policy and legislation.
22. To timetable effectively and utilize the resources and accommodation effectively.
23. To participate in the management of a devolved budget with the College Manager and/or
curriculum leader. To assist the curriculum leader in taking responsibility for the management
of the non-pay budget.
External Liaison
24. To liaise with external verifiers, lead assessors and contribute to and assist with their visits to
the College, to ensure programme compliance with required systems of
assessment/verification.
25. To maintain links with appropriate awarding bodies to ensure that practice is current
throughout the delivery. Carry out administrative tasks associated with co-ordination and
communication of subject developments.
26. To work with external and internal partners to promote the work of the area, including the
management of projects, schools visits and the provision of information, advice and guidance.
Curriculum Development
27. To develop programmes in line with changes in the industry, the 6th form curriculum and the
needs of current and prospective learners.
Teaching and Learning
28. To teach and develop subjects in line with current educational philosophy, working as part of
a team.
29. To teach on courses in area of specialism and other related fields. Prepare learning and
teaching materials for own subjects in accordance with current quality standards for teaching
and learning. Prepare and carry out any assessment of students required by appropriate
validating body. To follow the guidelines included in the College’s Teaching and Learning
Document.
30. To teach any additional subject/s appropriate to skills and experience.
31. To undertake appropriate development activities.
32. To work to promote and apply the College’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
33. To carry out these duties and responsibilities in accordance with all relevant statutory
obligations and current College policies, procedures and regulations including those relating
to equal opportunities, health and safety, teaching and learning, quality assurance, financial
matters, employment matters, funding and examination body requirements and data
protection.
34. Any other job related activities as requested appropriate to the grading of the post.
This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may
vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of
responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves
justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. The College reserves the right to change or
up-date this job description and to change the normal place of work after consultation with the job
holder. The signatures below indicate agreement to this job description.
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SIGNATURE OF LINE MANAGER
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
This person specification lists the qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and personal
qualities of the person required to undertake the post. It will be used by the College to assist in
drawing up a shortlist of candidates for interview, and during the interview/selection process.
Applicants should provide evidence to demonstrate their suitability for the position and how they meet
the requirements of the person specification in the application form and any supporting statement.
POST: Curriculum Leader: Humanities & Social Sciences
Essential
Qualifications
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Job Experience
and knowledge
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Skills/Abilities/
Competencies
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Desirable
Qualified teacher status
First level degree or equivalent
in a relevant subject area.
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At least 3 years successful
teaching a humanities/Social
Science subject at AS/A
Level.
Understanding of formative and
summative assessment
Experience of leading a team
successfully
Ability to use quality systems
and data effectively to improve
performance ( value added,
SAR)
Experience of planning and
delivering field based learning
Drive the student management
procedures to support learners
Experience of managing and
developing an active learning
environment
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Good leadership skills
associated with leading a team
Excellent communication skills
Good or better teaching skills
Skills in assessment for
learning, feedback and target
setting
Good planning, co-ordination
and organisational skills
Good skills in time
management and prioritising
Ability to think strategically as
well as operationally
Good IT skills
Good numeracy/literacy skills
Good critical and reflective
skills
Good problem solving skills.
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Masters level qualification in relevant
subject
Leadership professional qualification
First Aid trained
Able to teach a second subject in
Humanities/Social Science to A level
or English/Maths GCSE to AS/A level.
Examiner experience
Competent in administrative systems
An understanding of ‘safeguarding’ and
its importance within the college.
Understanding of the promotion of HE
and employability opportunities.
outstanding leadership skills
ability to inspire and get the best from
students and staff
ability to plan and deliver
supplementary promotional and
marketing materials
excellent skills in negotiation
excellent skills in strategic and
operational planning and execution
outstanding skills in teaching and
learning
skills in solving complex problems.
Qualified minibus driver
Personal
qualities/
attributes/
attitude
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Ability to co-operate and
demonstrate professional
behaviour at all times with
stakeholders.
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Commitment to the needs of
students in the Humanities
area
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Ability to work under pressure
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Ability and desire to establish
good working relationships with
a wide range of colleagues and
students.
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Focus, maturity and empathy in the
context of a culture of continuous
improvement
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Commitment to the SDC Strategy plan
along Aims and Objectives
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Embrace a culture of continuous
change.