Assistant Director (English)

Job title:

Assistant Director (English)

Company

London South East Colleges

Job description

Location: Multi-CampusSpine point: 47 – 48Salary: £56,011 to £57,686Hours: Full TimeThe CollegeLondon South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington and Greenwich. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa £85m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.Role Overview:The Assistant Director of English position is a pivotal role aimed at driving excellence in teaching, learning, and student outcomes. Reporting directly to the Director, you will be responsible for managing the curriculum area, leading learning experiences, and ensuring high-quality results for our students. This role demands a proactive approach to curriculum development, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.Experience Required:We are seeking candidates with a strong background in education and management, specifically:

• Team Management: A minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing teams within an educational setting is essential. You should demonstrate the ability to motivate and inspire staff, foster a positive working environment, and drive performance improvements.
• Teaching Excellence: Successful candidates will have a proven track record of excellence in teaching within the English disciplines. Your experience should showcase innovative teaching methodologies, student engagement strategies, and measurable outcomes.
• Quality Improvement: Experience in implementing and driving quality improvement processes is highly desirable. You should have a keen understanding of assessment frameworks, awarding body requirements, and strategies for enhancing student success rates.
• Liaison with Awarding Organisations: Candidates should have experience in liaising with Awarding Organisations, managing assessment processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Experience as a GCSE examiner or involvement in examination processes is advantageous.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Evidence of ongoing CPD and commitment to personal and professional growth is essential. You should demonstrate a willingness to stay abreast of educational trends, pedagogical advancements, and industry developments.

The successful candidate will possess exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Strong ICT capabilities and the ability to adapt to changing educational landscapes are also critical for this role.BenefitsThe benefits package includes annual leave of 43 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2 additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff). There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to employee assistance programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/ bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. You will have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments. We are investors in people accreditedand committed to professional development of our staff members.Recognised nationally in 2021 by the TES, as Overall FE Provider of the Year, FE College of the Year ad winning the Contribution to the Local Community awardAs the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College’s DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe Within Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates whom are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under represented within London South East Colleges at this level”.If a suitable applicant applies, we may close the vacancy sooner.

Expected salary

£56011 – 57686 per year

Location

Greater London

Job date

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 01:49:56 GMT

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