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Assistant Faculty Director - Student Support

Assistant Faculty Director - Student Support

Leeds College of Building

Leeds

  • Expired
Salary:
£38,245 - £44,251 per annum
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
24 October 2018

Job overview

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING   

ASSISTANT FACULTY DIRECTOR - STUDENT SUPPORT       

Ref: 0123 

Salary: £38,245 - £44,251 per annum 

Hours: 37  

We are looking to appoint an aspirational leader who will develop and lead on our commitment to offer outstanding student support to all those attending Leeds College of Building. The successful candidate will work with both academic and pastoral staff to raise our students’ standards of work to the highest level. Candidates should have previous experience of a similar role, or be able to demonstrate a proven record of experience and impact.   

We are looking for someone who can offer:  

- Inspirational management of the ILS team and timetabling of support.  

- Supporting teaching and learning improvements via involvement in the Observation of Teaching and Learning process, and the coordination and administration of selection tests. 

- ILS assessment and other assessment methodologies, as well as a personal teaching programme. 

- Completion of internal ILS reports including Operational Planning, Self-Assessment Reports and reports to Faculty management. 

- Detailed understanding of the operational and strategic needs of Student Services departments 

- To be proactive in the development of student support needs in ensuring innovative teaching, learning and support systems / processes are implemented.   

- To be up to date with current developments in Education (both FE and HE), in particular in the areas of student recruitment, careers advice & guidance and Inclusive Learning Support.   

- An up to date and thorough understanding of appropriate funding methodologies relating to students’ needs  

Experience of teaching students who require additional support is essential, as is experience of developing strategies for different types of learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LLDD). 

Applicants should be professionally qualified to degree level or equivalent and hold Level 2 Maths and English Language qualifications. A Level 7 Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) or other LLDD area qualification is desirable. 

In return, we can offer you:  

• a warm and welcoming college with excellent benefits package including; 

• an enviable 35 day annual leave entitlement in addition to statutory and additional bank holidays 

• an excellent pension scheme (Teachers Pensions) 

• opportunities for flexible working 

• family friendly policies 

• access to training  and development 

• the opportunity to work with a strong and committed team;  

• the satisfaction of making a real difference to the life chances of our students  

Please note that all applications should be completed online.  

Please visit the vacancies section of our website at www.lcb.ac.uk.   CV’s will not be accepted.   

Closing date: Wednesday 24 October 2018 at 4pm.  

Interview date: Monday 5 November 2018  

Please note this position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.    

The College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the ‘Prevent Duty’ and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Leeds College of Building  

Leeds College of Building is the only specialist Further and Higher Education Construction College in the UK and we are based in one of the top cities in the country. Established in the 1960's, we have built up an enviable reputation both regionally and nationally.  We deliver a comprehensive range of courses related to construction and the built environment, across Leeds and nationally, including apprenticeships, Further and Higher Education and business training.  The College is often commended on its high quality tuition, facilities and resources, reflected in the excellent success rates of our students.  The number of students has expanded in recent years due to the high level of interest in construction and there are currently around 7,500 students.  There is a friendly and sociable atmosphere at all of our sites and our staff work hard to ensure students achieve their goals and receive the support and guidance needed to succeed.  

About Leeds College of Building

GENERAL INFORMATION ON COLLEGE

Introduction
Following incorporation on 1 April 1993, the College became independent of the Local Education Authority and is now mainly funded, approximately (75%) directly through the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). Each college is a corporate body and is responsible for all matters, including premises, with Governors effectively becoming the employers of College staff.

The College
The College was first established as an independent institution in 1960 and moved into purpose built accommodation in 1969. The College currently operates from three sites; North Street, Millwright Street and Hunslet Lane (Leeds central).

The Courses
For curriculum purposes, the College is divided into three Faculties administered by Faculty Managers and supported by Assistant Faculty Managers, Course Team Managers and Lecturers.

Faculty of Construction Crafts - Carpentry and Joinery, Shopfitting, Machine Woodworking, Furniture Manufacture, Painting and Decorating, Interior Systems Dry Lining, Roofing, Wall & Floor Tiling, Plastering, Interior System Dry Lining, Signmaking/Graphics, Brickwork, Entry Level work

Faculty of Mechanical & Engineering Services - Plumbing, Electrical Installation, Heating & Ventilating, Gas ACS, GNVQ Supervisory, Renewable Energies and Skills for Life.

Faculty of HE & Construction Management - CAD, Teacher Education "A" & "V" Units, Technician Studies, Management Studies, HE Development, Health & Safety, Sustainable Construction and Renewable Energies.

In addition Co-ordinators have responsibility for cross college work which includes Life Skills, Adult Education, Link Courses, IT, Quality and OSAT (On Site Assessment & Training).

Students and Staffing
The number of students attending the College during the year is approximately 5,500 made up of both full-time and part-time students.

The full-time College staff consists of approximately 124 full-time teaching staff and 141 support staff. In addition there are approximately 77 people who work on a part-time teaching basis.

No Smoking Policy
The College operates a no smoking policy. Smoking is not permitted on any part of the College sites. All staff are asked to play their part in the enforcement of this policy.

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Applications closed