JOB DESCRIPTION
Deputy Principal: Curriculum
Salary:
Competitive plus benefits
Reporting to:
The Deputy Principal: Curriculum will report and be accountable to the Principal and Chief Executive and as a designated ‘Senior
Post Holder’ is ultimately accountable to the Board of Governors
Function:
As a member of the Principalship you will;
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Be the strategic lead for excellence in curriculum innovation, delivery, quality and standards
Inspire and empower students, staff, stakeholders and partners
Appraise, challenge and respond to change and opportunity
Work creatively and collaboratively with colleagues
Deliver the vision, values and mission of the College
All staff at Milton Keynes College are expected to demonstrate uncompromising ambition for the success of our students, our staff and our
stakeholders. You will contribute to the strategic development of the College and achievement of consistent and continuous improvements in student
outcomes.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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Develop, articulate and implement an effective vision and strategy for curriculum;
Plan and organise the efficient and effective delivery of the curriculum to meet stretching performance targets and excellent outcomes for
students;
Horizon scan to strongly position the College for the future to effectively meet the needs of the communities we serve;
Provide leadership and motivation to raise to, and sustain, outstanding standards of teaching, learning and assessment;
Play a key strategic role in the development of the College’s vision by working with other members of the Senior Leadership Team to secure
performance against targets;
Ensure student voice and stakeholder feedback are at the heart of improvement and decision making;
Be a leader in our communities and drive forward the education, skills and innovation agenda;
Communicate persuasively with a range of stakeholders and be an ambassador for the College at every opportunity - locally, regionally,
nationally and internationally.
Milton Keynes College is a values led organisation - Integrity, Excellence, Inspire, Respect, Innovate.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Learning and Teaching
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Develop, articulate and implement an innovative and inspiring pedagogy to drive an inclusive and excellent learning experience for all students;
Lead curriculum innovation and planning ensuring that the College is routinely and systematically securing and responding to the views of
stakeholders particularly students, parents and employers;
Develop and implement highly effective teaching and learning and support strategies to improve the student experience and outcomes;
Set and monitor key performance targets to improve the quality of provision and the student experience;
Devise, implement, review and improve systems for monitoring progress against milestones and targets;
Ensure that the student voice drives improvement and engagement at the College;
Ensure that student support and engagement activities are purposeful, effective, enhance the student experience and impact positively on
student outcomes;
Lead on the forecasting of learner numbers and take prompt action to ensure targets are met;
Report regularly to the Principal & Chief Executive, the Board and its committees on the performance of the College, market and future trends,
key issues and influences and make recommendations on future strategies;
Lead in promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the curriculum.
Quality
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Develop and deliver the College’s Quality Assurance Strategy including the annual quality cycle, quality improvement and quality enhancement
plans;
Lead and manage the College’s response to external quality assessments including but not limited to Ofsted, QAA, Awarding Bodies and
Funding Bodies;
Ensure the college's Self-Assessment Report is accurate, rigorous, self-critical and that improvement plans are robust, purposeful and effective;
Identify and achieve targets for all curriculum areas to realise rapid improvements in outcomes for students;
Drive effective scrutiny and performance management processes that bring about rapid improvement in under-performing areas and extend
areas of excellent practice;
Provide analytical reports to the Board, SLT and other groups.
Milton Keynes College is a values led organisation - Integrity, Excellence, Inspire, Respect, Innovate.
Resources & People
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Provide inspirational, innovative and dynamic leadership, motivation and management skills to ensure that staff meet or exceed agreed targets;
Line manage members of the Senior Leadership Team and relevant specialist staff;
Ensure that professional development is focused, impactful and effective;
Model consistently high values and professional standards;
Champion transformational change, professional practice and continuous improvement whilst promoting the motivation and loyalty of staff;
Work with colleagues to ensure that the College has current and future capacity and capability to deliver the planned curriculum including the
recruitment, retention and development of high calibre curriculum staff;
Budget effectively and set and meet financial targets through strategic business analysis and commercial acumen.
Achieve efficiency gains through a balanced curriculum and effective staff utilisation, class based learning, e-learning, self-directed learning and
other appropriate means;
Additional Responsibilities
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Ensure a high standard of probity and effectiveness as defined by all relevant regulatory authorities;
Act for the Principal & Chief Executive as a designated deputy;
Commit to continual professional development and training;
Promote by consistent example, internally and externally, the philosophy and values of the College;
Champion, promote and embed Equality, Diversity & Inclusion throughout the College;
Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students and promote safeguarding principles in all areas of the College’s work;
Be responsible for and ensure good practice and regular reviews of policies in all areas of the College;
Demonstrate and champion involvement with general college activities and other such duties, as may be requested by the Principal & Chief
executive, commensurate with the post.
The duties of the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibilities entailed. It is the
duty of all Milton Keynes College personnel to take all reasonable care of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or
omissions.
It is the policy of Milton Keynes College to recognise and encourage the valuable and enriching contribution which people from a range of backgrounds
and experiences can bring to the life and development of the institution. The College, therefore, aims to provide an education service, which, in its
teaching, administration and support services, actively promotes equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination.
Milton Keynes College is committed to promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and this is a responsibility of
all staff. All employees must demonstrate suitability for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
The College is actively committed to Sustainable Development through the learning opportunities it delivers, its management of resources and its
engagement with communities. In line with legislation aimed at creating a smoke-free England, the College is working towards becoming a smoke-free
environment. We will actively support those who wish to give up smoking by providing access to information and individual support.
As a Private Sector organisation we have public duty responsibilities including but not limited to the Equality Act 2010.
This position requires an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Services) check.
Milton Keynes College is a values led organisation - Integrity, Excellence, Inspire, Respect, Innovate.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential (E)
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Desirable (D)
Assessed
Experience
Significant experience at senior management level in curriculum leadership and a track record of
developing systems and processes which have resulted in raising quality and improving teaching
standards in a sustained way
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Record of initiating and developing practical and innovative strategies to maximise performance in an FE
context
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Thorough understanding of current skills policy, FE Learner Responsive and Adult Single Budget and
other relevant funding methodologies
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Recent experience of leading a team through a successful Ofsted inspection and / or experience as an
Associate Inspector
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Degree or equivalent
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Full Teaching qualification (QTS) or equivalent
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Post graduate level qualification ( studying towards or achieved)
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Evidence of ongoing CPD
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Qualifications
Milton Keynes College is a values led organisation - Integrity, Excellence, Inspire, Respect, Innovate.
Required Competencies
Creating, Innovating and Formulating Strategies and Concepts; innovating, seeking and introducing
change, thinking broadly, approaching work strategically, setting and developing strategy and visioning.
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Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking; monitoring markets and competitors, identifying business
opportunities, demonstrating financial awareness, controlling costs, and maintaining awareness of
organisational issues.
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Principles and Values; upholding ethics and values, acting with integrity, having strong personal
commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion, showing social and environmental responsibility.
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Leading and Supervising: providing direction and coordinating action, supervising and monitoring
behaviour; coaching; delegating; empowering staff; motivating others; developing staff; identifying and
recruiting talent.
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Working with People: working with people, understanding others, adapting to the team, building team
spirit, recognising and rewarding contributions, listening, consulting others, communicating proactively,
showing consideration, tolerance and respect for others.
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Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives; achieving objectives, working energetically and
enthusiastically, pursuing self-development and demonstrating ambition.
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Persuading and Influencing: making an impact, shaping conversations, promoting ideas, negotiating,
gaining agreement and dealing with political issues
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Analysing and Reporting: analysing and evaluating information, testing assumptions and investigating,
producing solutions, making judgments, demonstrating systems thinking, writing correctly, clearly and
fluently and targeting communication.
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Adapting and coping: adapting and responding to change, accepting new ideas, adapting interpersonal
style, showing cross-cultural awareness and dealing with ambiguity.
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Coping with pressure and setbacks; coping with pressure, showing emotional self-control, balancing
work and personal life, maintaining a positive outlook, and handling criticism.
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Extracted from SHL Framework, Bartram 2005 – The Eight Great Competencies
A = Application Form
SP = Selection Process
Milton Keynes College is a values led organisation - Integrity, Excellence, Inspire, Respect, Innovate.