Deputy Head of Computing & IT
Wigan and Leigh College
Wigan
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary up to £35,802
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 12 May 2016
Job overview
- The College also offers career progression opportunities.
- This role attracts a Golden Hello incentive payment and other incentives can be considered for exceptional candidates including market factor supplements.
- Wigan & Leigh College offers a range of benefits including an attractive pension scheme and generous holidays.
Our IT/Computing provision enjoys a range of state of the art equipment and resources at our Parson's Walk site. Our courses are delivered across 16-18, 19 + and HE levels as well as the growing area of apprenticeships and full cost recovery provision.
Do you .....
- have a degree in a relevant specialism
- have evidence of excellent outcomes for learners
- believe in inspirational teaching
- Have a high level of up to date professional knowledge
- Have the ability to motivate, lead and mentor a team
The team are looking for a motivated and committed leader to support the Deputy Head of Computing to achieve the aims of the provision , continue to achieve excellent success rates, and develop an innovative curriculum offer to continue to meet employer needs whilst increasing student numbers.
Wigan & Leigh College’s philosophy is outstanding teaching and high achievement to ensure our students are prepared for the world of work. This role will play a key part in this aim working with students, employers and apprentices to move the provision forward.
Closing date 13/05/2016
About Wigan and Leigh College
- Wigan and Leigh College
- PO Box 53, Parson's Walk, Wigan
- Lancashire
- WN1 1RS
- United Kingdom
Wigan and Leigh College is a further education college in Wigan, Greater Manchester, which has been providing education and training locally for more than 150 years. It employs around 1,000 staff and has a student roll of about 17,000. Further education students can choose the A-level professional honours programme or vocational qualifications such as BTECs. An expanding higher education portfolio of foundation degrees, top-up degrees, higher nationals and certificates is available to adult students of all ages, both full-time and part-time.
Wigan and Leigh College operates from several sites across the borough: the Parson’s Walk Centre, School for the Arts and Pagefield Centre are in Wigan, close to the town centre. The Image Centre and Leigh College are close to the town centre of Leigh.
Principal
Anna Dawe
Values and vision
Wigan and Leigh College aims to be a beacon of educational excellence, transforming the lives of the individuals and communities it serves. Teaching and learning is at the heart of the college’s ethos. Equality and diversity are highly valued. The college and its students work in partnership with others to maximise the contribution made to local, regional and national economic development.
Ofsted report
“Teachers engage enthusiastically in the development of their teaching skills and readily share good practice among themselves. Staff support learners with high needs exceptionally well so that they are included fully in the life of the college and develop good independent living skills.”
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