Head Teacher 14-16 Direct Entry
Barnsley College
Barnsley
- £43,838 - £47,888 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 15 August 2021
Job overview
Are you looking to take your next step on the leadership ladder by leading provision for 14-16 aged students in an outstanding college? Are you dedicated to supporting, mentoring and coaching teachers to promote outstanding teaching and learning? Are you looking to work in a friendly and dynamic college, where you will be able to empower and inspire young people to be the best they can be?
Head Teacher
14-16 Direct Entry Department
Full time / permanent
£43,838 - £47,888 (spot pointed)
Barnsley College is looking for a Head of our small 14-16 Direct Entry department to complement our Management team. To commence 1 January 2022, or sooner if possible. You will be responsible for development of the educational provision for young people aged 14-16 needs across the College.
The post holder will provide leadership and line management direction, motivation and be responsible for leading a skilled team, developing the curriculum and optimising learner retention, achievement and progression.
The successful candidate will be an inspiring, outstanding, and passionate leader and teacher. With a proven track record of successful student outcomes in a school setting.
You will have an innovative and dynamic approach to delivering your subject, as well as a good understanding of what is required to achieve the highest quality.
You will not only be an outstanding teacher but you will have the ability to lead and co-ordinate others; recognising what makes a successful high performing team.
This is an excellent opportunity to help shape our 14-16 provision and lead a department to Outstanding. The provision is aimed at young people who are not befitting from school and are motivated by a more practical curriculum.
The closing date for applications will be Sunday 15 August (with interviews expected week commencing 23 August)
The successful candidate will receive 40 days annual leave entitlement (including bank and public holidays), access to the Teachers Pension Scheme, a commitment to support job related training and development and access to a range of other staff benefits.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.
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About Barnsley College
Barnsley College is rated outstanding by Ofsted. It has approximately 9,000 students and offers various programmes including vocational courses, A Levels, apprenticeships, technical courses (T Levels), part-time and Higher Education courses.
Barnsley College is an outstanding place to work; our vision is to Transform Lives, not just for our students but for our staff too, and we encourage them to dream big.
We employ approximately 800 people, making us one of the region’s largest employers.
To ensure we retain our excellent people we invest in our workforce, giving them access to training, development and career progression opportunities. We also reward and look after our staff with generous annual leave entitlements, wellbeing programmes, regular staff development and networking events, flexible working opportunities, and many discounts and offers, such as reduced gym membership.
Colleagues tell us that they like working at the College and this is reflected by our staff survey which consistently shows a high satisfaction rate.
The College offers the following benefits to its staff in addition to competitive salaries:
- Generous leave entitlement (Teaching Staff – 55 days, Support and Management Staff – 47 days)
- Access to Local Government or Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work (cycle purchase scheme)
- Excellent access to the College by public transport
- Northern Rail season ticket scheme
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Programme including on-site health checks, access to smoking cessation services and weight management group
- Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and parental leave and opportunities for job sharing and flexible working
- Training and Development including support for teaching staff to achieve a recognised teaching qualification, job related training and development for all staff to encourage career progression
- Reduced price gym membership for College staff at the Honeywell Sports Village facility
- Membership of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield (contributory) through Payroll
- Discounted hairdressing, beauty and complementary therapies available at Images salon
- Access to support and advice on a range of financial, wellbeing and individual matters (including IMASS portal and access to counselling services)
- Access to a benefits website offering discounts at a number of retailers
- Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
Wherever your expertise lies, if you’d like to work at a highly successful College in a supportive and nurturing environment, then you’re looking in the right place.
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