Deputy Head of School – Engineering

Key Responsibilities

1. Deputise regularly for the Head of School.
2. Work with Head of School, Assistant Heads of School, and curriculum team to develop and implement a curriculum offer that leads to sustainable destinations for all students.
3. Support the Head of School in the design of programmes and teaching approaches that will enable the curriculum area to achieve the highest standards and value-added.
4. Support the Head of School, curriculum team and other managers to develop and implement a range of commercial and business opportunities for the curriculum area.
5. Undertake line management and appraisal of staff within the school in order to ensure the effective course management and administration of a portfolio of programmes with the curriculum area.
6. Support the continuous improvement of teaching, learning and assessment within the school, providing developmental observations for teaching staff and appropriate coaching and mentoring support.
7. Support the Head of School to ensure that students’ programmes are individually tailored to ensure progression to further learning or employment, including the development of students’ enterprise and employability skills.
8. Support the Head of School in the development of the school’s self-assessment and quality improvement plans.
9. Where appropriate, work with the Head of Work-Based Learning to ensure the effective delivery of off-the-job learning in apprenticeships.
10. Work with the Head of School to develop the curriculum and promote the College to existing partners and new employers. Explore and develop opportunities for innovation and new delivery.
11. Be aware of national developments in the curriculum area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis.

1. Plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons in order to achieve effective management of the learning process.
2. Use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate students and encourage independence and student autonomy.
3. Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident and valued.
4. and where appropriate behaviour, communication and respect for others is promoted and maintained, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
5. Set and mark work and track all students’ progress and attendance in accordance with agreed College systems and policies.
6. Work with colleagues with relevant expertise to identify and address additional student English and Maths skills development in subject area.
7. Communicate and consult with parents, carers and students including Parent’s Evening, Welcome Evenings, events and open evenings.

1. To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College Group ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life. 
2. To contribute to the College and curriculum area strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review.
3. To take proactive responsibility for Health & Safety to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times. 
4. To comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
5. To support cross-college activities as required in particular the key enrolment and invigilation periods.
6. To Review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

1. Educated to degree levels and/or significant professional experience
2. A recognised teaching qualification  
3. Experience of leading and managing teams
4. Successful teaching experience.
5. Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs of the College
6. Experience of leading internal quality assurance 
7. Proven relevant experience of curriculum design, development & delivery 
8. Detailed knowledge and understanding of the curriculum area  
9. Engaged and passionate about Continuing Professional Development
10. Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete
11. High level of communication and interpersonal skills, effective member of a team
12. Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves  
13. Experience of assessing students’ needs and planning curriculum for their benefit 
14. Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers

1. Experience of coaching and mentoring others
2.  ICT qualification
3. Membership of a relevant professional body