Head of School - Digital Academy
The City of Liverpool College
Liverpool
- £49,401 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2022
Job overview
Head of School – Digital Academy
£49,401
The City of Liverpool College are looking for a Head of School – Digital Academy. The role is a member of the Wider Leadership Team (WLT) and will manage a Deputy Head of School, including supporting other members of the WLT in delivering an outstanding student experience across all aspects of the learner journey.
The successful postholder will be instrumental in implementing a research-informed pedagogical approach, drawing upon best practice whilst meeting regional and national policies and expectations. The role will implement strategies that build upon lessons learnt from the ‘pandemic years’ to take the best parts of a blended learning approach to support catch up learning, reinforcement and the stretch and challenge of all learners within the School.
In addition to ensuring the delivery of an outstanding student experience, the Head of School will develop relationships with, and be a key link for, awarding organisations, employers, educational institutions and industry trailblazers within the city region and beyond. The role-holder will use these links to enhance the curriculum offer and teachers’ knowledge and skills, leveraging these relationships to support the role of dual professionals.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignments, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age adhering to the requirements of Quality Act 2010.
We are proud of the diversity within our city and want to ensure that the city’s diversity is reflected at all levels within our workforce. To help achieve this we are guaranteeing an interview for all BAME applicants who meet the essential criteria for all management roles.
The college also follow a blind shortlisting process.
The City of Liverpool College Group serves 12,000 learners each year from a diverse variety of backgrounds. With state-of-the-art facilities, TEF Silver status for Higher Education provision, the College is home to ground breaking innovation and involved in a wide variety of exciting new developments across the city.
The College is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all required DFE pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including Enhanced DBS Disclosure including a Barred List Check
About The City of Liverpool College
About City of Liverpool College.
Values
Quality – Providing the highest standards of teaching and learning
Inspire – Inspiring you to realise your full potential
Ambition – Striving to be the best you can be
Partnership – Working together to create sustainable improvement for you
Passion – Determination to make a difference for you
Innovate – Always looking for new ideas and solutions to help you grow
Diversity – Embracing inclusivity, equality and diversity
Opened in 1992 after being formed from a number of colleges in the city we now have 5 locations situated in the heart of Liverpool. Currently the college serves more than a third of all 16-18 year olds in Liverpool, and educates almost 12,000 learners a year. In 2018 the college achieved a pass rate of 99.6% beating the national average of 97.6% for a-level results. Within this year as well we had a 100% pass rate in modern languages.
However, the college itself is not just facts and figures. The mission statement of provide high quality skills and education by delivering opportunities for growth to all people and business of the Liverpool City region, shows inclusivity and a community understanding. The ease in which to get here helps quite a lot to. Be it driving, buses, trains or even a ferry you are never short of options.
Being that working/living in Liverpool does offer a wide range of experiences to have. Historical buildings like the Bombed out church, Royal court theatre house or even a hidden gem like the Bluecoat School lane which boasts being the oldest building in Liverpool. The Beatles museum is a popular place to explore the band and possible find bits out about them you might not have known. Or if just unwinding and relaxing there are multiple pubs/bars, restaurants, and comedy nights to enjoy.
That’s not to say our college doesn’t offer its own fair share of experiences. Within the 5 locations the following are available;
• A fine dining restaurant with 4.5 rating on Trip advisor, certificate of excellence 2015-2016 Winner.
• Fully equipped Gym free for staff to use.
• High quality beauty and hair salon
• Academy Bakery
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