Head of Department in Business, Computing, Finance and AAT
Tameside College
Tameside
- £43,738 - £48,643 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 27 March 2023
Job overview
We are looking for a Head of Department (HOD) in Business, Computing, Finance and AAT. Are you looking for your next challenge and an opportunity to improve the life chances of our learners as a Head of Department?
As a HOD you’ll go into the Teacher Pensions scheme and enjoy some really great benefit’s, i.e. Costa Coffee on site, Free on site Gym at Beaufort Road, onsite bakery products at Tameside One, The Restaurant at Tameside One to name but a few. Of course we offer retail discounts, cycle to work, great holiday allowances and a saving club via Manchester Credit Union.
Here’s the standard bit: You will lead a very strong team of professional teachers across provisions in apprenticeships, student programmes, adult and commercial courses.
Developing and implementing policies and procedures which support the quality improvement of the area, you will lead members of a team to deliver appropriate curricula and ensure the sharing of good practice; developing links with the industry, employers and training providers with the focus of participating in new initiatives, increasing work based learning and work experience opportunities for all levels of learners
What you’ll need: - Enthusiasm, resilience and highly motivated with recent experience of teaching and leading on a range of programmes and a detailed knowledge of curriculum developments, the successful candidate will hold a relevant degree or equivalent and a teaching qualification and have experience of internal moderation of programmes.
About us: Tameside College has an excellent reputation and this is a real opportunity for you to make a difference in people’s lives. We’re based in Ashton-Under-Lyne Greater Manchester in a diverse and vibrant further education college that offers a wide range of course including A level and advanced level vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships and adult courses up to degree Level. We aim to give all our students an exceptional experience.
We believe in excellence and we back that up with high expectations, a superb working environment (as part of the Vision Tameside £100 million+ accommodation strategy) and outstanding teaching. We also believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification, important though that is. This is why we aim to give learners every opportunity to develop their full potential in a supportive and friendly environment.
You will be experienced and be a strong team player with excellent communication skills.
Come join us on our journey to outstanding!
Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only. Unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a gift. We will not be subject to or liable under your terms and conditions for agency fees.
Closing Date: 27th March 2023
About Tameside College
Tameside College is a coeducational further education establishment. It is situated in the town of Ashton-under-Lyne, in Lancashire. It gives students a range of qualifications to choose from. This includes BTEC, Apprenticeships and degrees. The college also manages and owns Clarendon Sixth Form College, Camp Street, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire OL6 6DF.
Principal
Jackie Moores
Values and Vision
Tameside College aims to give every student a high-quality education with the help and support from teachers who specialise in specific subjects. The college allows students to gain the necessary skills to reach employment and gives financial help to those within the community. The aim of this is to improve the local economy. Every pupil is treated equally to others. The school believes students should be respectful and tolerant of others, no matter what background they come from. It values diversity and celebrates the achievements of every pupil. It also values professionalism, transparency and dedication to learning.
Ofsted report
“The college makes a very significant difference to learners’ lives, as the majority of learners come from challenging backgrounds; many learners develop strong work-related skills through a range of successful college-based initiatives which develop self-confidence and work-readiness; learners enjoy and take pride in studying at the college. Success rates are very high for apprentices and workplace learners. Support from staff helps learners to overcome barriers to learning; learners use of the virtual learning environment (VLE) well to consolidate learning and develop study and research skills. Teachers’ high levels of industrial experience and good links with employers enthuse and motivate learners."
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