Summary and Purpose

The purpose of the post is to lead the development and expansion of the curriculum including and this may include Work Based Learning.  The postholder will ensure the recruitment, retention and achievement of students within the Commercial and Professional curriculum, to deputise for the Heads of and to manage the curriculum and staffing arrangements for a cluster of courses.

Duties and Responsibilities

Marketing and Recruitment of Students

• To organise recruitment activities and ensure the appropriate guidance and initial assessment of students.
• To liaise with internal and external teams/organisations/parties, as directed by the Heads of, to ensure the effective and efficient recruitment and guidance of students.
• To ensure staff attend promotional events and activities and contribute to the positive promotion of the company and section.
• To liaise with external organisations to facilitate enrichment and workplace programmes for students.
• To liaise with employers to build new contacts and create new commercial business opportunities for the company.
• To investigate and develop new commercial courses for the companies portfolio responding to local and national needs.
  
  

Support for Students

• To ensure the implementation of the companies Tutorial Policy, including the effective use of Attendance Co-ordinators and named tutors.
• To ensure the implementation of the companies Basic Skills strategy.
• To ensure the sharing, organisation and up-dating of resources are accessible to staff and students.
• To implement the Careers and Guidance Policies.
• To liaise with the Student and Learning Support team to ensure that students receive maximum benefit from these services.

Design and Delivery of Programmes

• Teach a range of programmes according to your specialism, which may include AAT & HE programmes
• To co-ordinate the design and delivery of Work Based Learning programmes and assessment and schedules, if this is in your remit.
• To work closely with Employer Services and local employers to design and deliver programmes, if this is in your remit.
• To develop and co-ordinate the production of course materials, including schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment schedules, in accordance with company policy.
• Ensure the development & implementation of new schemes, including submissions to awarding bodies.
• To ensure that company policies for the delivery of curriculum, including Functional Skills, are implemented fully.
• To use and initiate e-learning across the curriculum.
• To ensure programmes meet all requirements of the study programmes including maths & English & work experience including through liaison with the Head of English and maths and other departments.

Quality and Evaluation

• To implement the companies Quality Policy.
• Ensure implementation of companies target setting procedures, including the value added measures.
• To ensure there is appropriate moderation and verification of assessment processes.
• To collate and analyse performance data ensuring that all staff are aware of improvement requirements.
• To provide leadership and direction in the implementation of sound practice in teaching and learning.
• Participate in the companies formal Lesson Observation process on an annual basis, which requires at least one graded Lesson Observation to take place.  Further Lesson Observations may be required under the Capability Procedure.

Management

• To prepare course and staff timetables as directed by the Heads of.
• To reach commercial and other targets set.
• To ensure the maximum use of accommodation and staffing resources.
• To ensure that students and staff take pride and responsibility for the learning environment, including the tidiness, comfort and safety of accommodation within the remit of the company.
• To assist the Heads of in the management of staff, providing supervision to a staff and course teams.
• To assist the Heads of in inducting, supporting and developing staff, especially the support and management of agency staff.
• To assist the Heads of in the booking of agency lecturers.
• To act as Course Team Leader for specific course areas.
• To carry out staff appraisal and teaching observations, as agreed with the Heads of, and to assist in the development and training of all staff within the postholder’s remit.
• To assist in development planning and the construction of the companies course portfolio.
• To assist in the management of the company, including contribution to marketing, business and development planning.
• Carry out evaluation of commercial activities.

Other

• To keep knowledge and skills up-to-date through self-study and undertake staff development and secondments relevant to professional needs.
• To promote Equal Opportunities and implement the companies Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Provide a secure, safe & friendly environment including implementation of the Health & Safety Policy.
• To complete all documents necessary to comply with HR policies, e.g. temporary lecturer booking forms, sickness forms, appraisal forms, etc. and ensure all records are kept up-to-date.
• To take an active part in the appraisal and mentoring processes.
• To carry out any other duties commensurate with the scale and grade of the post.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or equivalent level relevant professional qualification
• A Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector (e.g. PGCE/DET or equivalent)**
• Professional qualification such as AAT, CIPD or ILM
• Assessor/verifier qualifications or willingness to obtain

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ successful teaching experience in a relevant area, preferably in FE/HE
• Specialism in AAT or HE and/or the ability to manage these areas of provision
• Experience of teaching on Access programmes
• Curriculum management/co-ordination experience
• Experience of leading/managing a team
• A background of working in Business or Finance
• Experience of improving teaching, learning and assessment
• Knowledge of and ability to implement the criteria of the awarding bodies
• Knowledge and experience of delivering curriculum to employers

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