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Job description

Lead and manage the performance of a team in a programme area to the quality standards required by the appropriate quality assurance authority/industry standards

Responsibilities

• Act as curriculum leader.
• Work with the Head of Faculty to develop and enhance the curriculum for this area, to include all types of provision.
• Work with the Head of Faculty to ensure achievement of agreed targets for student recruitment, retention, satisfaction, achievement and success.
• Monitor student progress and attendance and take action to raise the standards within the curriculum area, including essential skills.
• Ensure high levels of student behaviour and discipline within the curriculum area.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Have a University Degree in the specialist area or equivalent qualification with 1 years relevant post qualifying experience, OR have at least a Level 5 qualification in the specialist area with 3 years relevant post qualifying experience.
• Have GCSE English (Grade C or higher) or Essential Skills Level 2 (or higher) in Communication, or any qualifications which are deemed to be equivalent.
• Have GCSE Maths (Grade C or higher) or Essential Skills Level 2 (or higher) in Numeracy, or NICATS Access Maths Modules, or any qualifications which are deemed to be equivalent.
• Have a Post Graduate Certificate in Education or equivalent qualification recognised for teaching in the Northern Ireland FE Sector OR Be currently registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI).

Further Information

The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Under the provision of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 this post is deemed to be a regulated position and a check will be carried out against the Barred List for Children. The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community. There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.