Department Team Leader - Logistics and Motor Vehicle

Why work at The Manchester College?

• one of the largest and most successful further education colleges in Europe
• rated level 2 (good) by Ofsted
• provides education and training to a wide range of learners and clients across the vibrant City of Manchester and beyond
• exciting strategic plan which outlines and ambitious and challenging growth plan over the next 2 years
• Great holiday allowance, excellent benefits package and pension scheme

The Manchester College is based at many sites across the city of Manchester: from Moston and Harpurhey in the North to Wythenshawe and West Didsbury in the South, as well as several locations in the city centre. Each site has its own specialist, cutting edge facilities and resources within a friendly and supportive atmosphere. The College`s mission is to deliver a high quality, inclusive and comprehensive curriculum, in an accessible and flexible way

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Automotive Construction and Engineering department as a Department Team Leader for Motor Vehicle and Logistics.

As a member of the College Management Team you will report to the Head of Department in the management and operation of the department. You will be required to deliver and promote high quality, student focused teaching and learning, co-ordinate and monitor internal and external standards. You will be responsible for line management of teaching and support staff as allocated by the Head of Department to ensure delivery of an outstanding quality focused education. You will work with the Head of Department to ensure the effective management and deployment of resources is in line with budget allocations. Your role will include the collection, analysis and reporting of data.

Key responsibilities (but not limited to) are as follows:

• Responsible for the delivery outstanding Teaching and Learning within the department, sharing of good practice and quality standards. Keeping up to date with any changes in assessment and curriculum.
• Monitor key performance data and implement associated remedial actions, ensuring regular communication with teaching staff, support areas and Head of Department. Ensure timely and accurate recording and record keeping in line with internal and external systems and procedures.
• Work with budget allocations to effectively manage resources to ensure an outstanding learner experience. Ensure learner records are accurate and maintained in line with data protection and TMC policies.
• Have a significant role in the recruitment, interview, enrollment and initial assessment of all students. Promote and attend internal and external recruitment events. 
• Deputise for the Head of Department when required.
• Participate in and support others in continual professional development activities to ensure skills and qualifications are in line with sector best practice.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the College`s Single Equality Scheme, supporting policies and action plans.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Degree Level Qualification or relevant industrial experience or professional qualification
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Numeracy and Literacy Skills (to level 2 or equivalent)
• Proven ability to manage and lead a group/team to bring about improvements
• Knowledge and successful experience of internal and external qualification procedures
• Experience of teaching up to and including Level 3
• The ability to lead and work effectively in cross college teams and establish positive relationships and bring about improvements
• Good IT skills
• Clear written and verbal Communications skills

If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding sector the department is having an Open Day on the 25th May 6:30pm-8:00pm at the Openshaw Campus to Meet and Greet with the current team and learn more about working at The Manchester College and the department of Automotive, Construction and Engineering. Please feel free to attend and/or apply through this advert.

Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the Key Responsibilities, Key Result Areas and Qualifications/Skills/Experience detailed within the role profile.

The Manchester College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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Closing date: 10th June 2016