Job Ref: 214333694

Date: 2021-08-02 10:50:13

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Protocol is working with Buckinghamshire College Group to recruit to the position of Head of English (GCSE and Functional Skills).

Role responsibilities
To lead on curriculum development, innovation and coordination of achievement and progression outcomes for all learners.
To support outstanding student success by raising levels of student retention and achievement by identifying, exemplifying, and promoting within team best practice in the delivery of teaching and learning
To lead and develop a high performing team of staff through effective performance management and formulate and deliver effective staff development.
To lead and develop an English curriculum offer that meets the needs of students, employers and stakeholders now and in the future.
To embed an aspirational culture with students and staff across the curriculum department.

The person & qualifications
Educated to degree level within English or appropriate equivalent subject
Certificate in Education/PGCE/DTLLS qualification
Assessor Award/Internal Verifier Award or willingness to obtain award where appropriate
Management qualification
Maths and English qualification at level 2 or higher
Successful recent experience in supporting teams to monitor and improve quality of teaching, learning and assessment in English
Evidence of raising standards and achievement through strategic leadership of English that delivered consistently strong outcomes
Relevant subject experience
Proven successful line management experience
Extensive knowledge and understanding of current qualification structure and developments and issues affecting the sector
Demonstrate in depth knowledge and understanding of practice, changes and trends in quality assurance/improvements in the FE sector and how these impact upon colleges
Demonstrate an excellent understanding of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment pedagogy
Understanding of sector funding opportunities and challenges
Knowledge of appropriate management strategies and approaches including performance management

About Protocol
Protocol are the specialist full-service recruiter dedicated to education, training and skills. People are at the heart of everything we do. We place people first.

We're more than a recruitment agency – we pride ourselves on our ongoing support and aftercare delivered by our expert team, and all our candidates benefit from free access to our exclusive online CPD portal, Learning Zone.

Whatever your career goals, we've got the right role for you. With a wide range of temporary and permanent positions available, from lecturing and training jobs to assessment and support staff roles, all with very competitive pay rates and benefits – your future is in good hands.

The Legal Bit
Protocol National ltd trading as Protocol are acting as an employment business for this position. If you are successful, Protocol is required to see evidence of your Right to Work in the UK; in addition to you applying for an enhanced DBS Certificate should you not already hold a suitable certificate registered on the DBS Update Service. The position is subject to agreement to Terms and Conditions and suitable application and reference process. As a result of the volume of applications we are currently receiving we regret that we may be unable to respond with individual feedback. If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion

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