Assistant Learning Area Manager – Business & Technology
Gower College Swansea (Coleg Gwyr Abertawe)
Swansea
- Expired
- Salary:
- £38,348 - £39,601 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 June 2016
Job overview
GCS/413
A teaching commitment of 14 hours per week will be required
This newly designated Learning Area seeks to provide more choice and progression pathways for learners wanting to pursue Business and Technology related courses. Encompassing, approximately 450 vocational full-time students, 350 A level students and 1100 part- time/ ‘Professional’ students, this is a high performing area with particular levels of excellence within the ‘A’ Level provision and our award winning ‘UK College of the Year’ Accountancy Team. At present, the curriculum ranges from Level 1 – Level 7, with exciting opportunities for further development of our HE provision; expansion of apprenticeships through our large Work Based learning contract and meeting the IT needs identified within the ‘Internet Coast’ City Deal proposals outlined for the Swansea Bay City Region. The curriculum is taught at our 2 largest campuses, and at our Professional Centre, Sketty Hall by a highly professional and dedicated staff of 70.
Working closely with the Learning Area Manager, you will assist with the planning and management of the Learning Area to include curriculum, quality, budgeting, staff and learner management, the Assistant Learning Area Manager will support the Learning Area Manager in leading staff to ensure the highest standards of quality are embedded within the provision with a clear focus on raising standards and responding to learner needs.
Holding a degree or equivalent in a related discipline and a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent), you will ideally possess a Post Graduate/Higher degree in Leadership and Management or be willing to work towards one.
With knowledge of current issues facing FE Colleges, you will have an understanding of FE funding methodologies including HE, WBL, 14-16 and experience of developing curriculum to enhance progression and employability prospects e.g. essential skills.
We are looking for candidates who can bring innovation, energy and a can-do attitude, supported by an in-depth knowledge of a relevant sector and understanding of the skills needs, as well as relevant industry contacts.
Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales.
Closing date: 12pm on Friday 10th June 2016
Interviews to take place on Tuesday 28th June.
Please apply on line at www.gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on Tel: (01792) 284248 for an application pack
About Gower College Swansea (Coleg Gwyr Abertawe)
- Gower College Swansea (Coleg Gwyr Abertawe)
- Tycoch Road, Sketty
- Swansea
- SA2 9EB
- United Kingdom
Gower College Swansea (Coleg Gwyr Abertawe) is a mixed, non-denominational further education college in West Glamorgan, Wales. The college, situated in Swansea has over 7,000 students studying there every year.
Gower College Swansea was established in 2010 after the merge of Gorseinon College and Swansea College. The college has campuses in Tycoch and Gorseinon, along with smaller learning centres at Gorseinon Centre, Broadway, Kingsway, Llwyn Y Bryn, Sketty Hall and Sandringham Park.
Principal
Mark Jones
Values and vision
Gower College Swansea wants to provide all students with a welcoming and inspiring learning environment where they can develop lifelong skills to set them up for their future career path. The Welsh culture is celebrated throughout college life and students are given the opportunity to study in Welsh, along with the option of joining social groups such as the Welsh Society. The college prides itself on its dedicated teaching staff and has seen students leave to gain places at Oxbridge and Russell Group universities. Gower College Swansea offers a wide range of sports academies, including rugby, netball and football, to allow for students to develop their skills outside the classroom and stay active.
Estyn
"Learners generally make good progress on their programmes. They work well in the classes observed and contribute well in whole-class, small group and individual tasks. Learners understand what is expected of them and achieve the learning objectives set in their classes."
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