Team Leader – A-Level
Kingston College
Kingston upon Thames
- Expired
- Salary:
- £37,516 - £40,890 per annum, including London Allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 December 2018
Job overview
The Team Leader will be responsible for curriculum standards and outcomes for A Level qualifications.
You will monitor academic staff within the A Level subjects and ensure that all A Level qualifications meet the needs, standards and requirements of all partners, such as awarding bodies, employers and higher education institutions. Coordinating schemes of work and assessment schedules, you will be involved in lesson observations to include supporting staff in capability process and mentor and support NQT’s.
We’re looking for an individual who holds a Degree or relevant professional qualification in an appropriate subject (Maths, Law, Accounting or Economics is preferred) and who has experience of leading and managing A Levels, with a track record of making sustained improvements. Recognised as a good or better teacher, you will have a strong vision for the improvement and development of the curriculum area and have experience of successfully monitoring ‘at-risk’ learners to achieve or exceed their potential.
We also ask that you hold a teaching qualification or are willing to achieve one in line with current regulations. Experience of managing, supporting and developing staff is desirable.
The post will be based in Kingston College.
Closing date for the return of a complete online application form is Friday 14th December 2018.
South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
The benefits package includes generous annual leave, pension scheme, subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.
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About Kingston College
Kingston College is a major provider of further and higher education in Kingston upon Thames. Situated in a thriving riverside town centre, Kingston College provides students with a friendly and stimulating environment for study.
Kingston is both a vibrant Surrey market town and one of the liveliest royal London boroughs, situated on the banks of the River Thames, 12 miles to the south west of London. Boasting great shopping, a colourful café culture, riverside walkways, a thriving arts scene and great nightlife, Kingston provides something for everyone. There are convenient and reliable bus and train services to all parts of the borough and London Waterloo can be reached in around 25 minutes.
Our extensive range of courses offers academic and vocational training from levels one to six. Every year over 600 students take up places at top UK universities and thousands more gain professional qualifications and training. The College is very proud of its position as one of the top ten university feeders in London and the South East.
Kingston College has recently been awarded the matrix Standard and matrix Excellence Awards for organisations that have made exceptional progress against the standard. Matrix is a national quality standard which assesses an institution’s information, advice and guidance services and their level of customer service. Kingston College achieved whole college matrix accreditation in July 2008 in recognition of its excellence and impartiality with regard to its student support services. Matrix ensures that the right student enrols on the right course and, most importantly, enjoys the right support.
Our courses cover a spectrum of levels with content aimed at 16 to 19 and 16 to 24 year olds, adult education, higher education, short courses and courses for international students.
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