Head of Construction in Motor Vehicle & Engineering- MN11240

Location

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire | United Kingdom

Job description

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.

Background to the Post

The Head of Motor Vehicle and Construction (Evesham) is responsible for the management of the curriculum area, with direct accountability for the success and positive progression of the student cohort under the leadership of the Assistant Principal.

The post has Motor Vehicle training at Rugby, Warwick and Evesham Colleges and a small amount of construction at Evesham College; Carpentry and Plumbing.

The post holder will be accountable for curriculum management, resource & financial management, and quality improvement.

Through the effective deployment of resources and college systems and procedures, the post holder will ensure that each student has access to and receives an outstanding experience including high quality teaching, learning and assessment that will ensure our students develop WCG ‘T-shaped’ employability skills to gain a competitive advantage as they progress towards and along their chosen careers.

Whilst working within the core values and through continuous improvement, the post holder will develop the curriculum area to meet or exceed the College’s KPIs.

The person appointed will report to the Assistant Principal.

Main Tasks

• Student outcomes, attainment, positive progression and destinations.
• Quality of provision and student experience.
• Performance and management of staff within the area.
• Course planning (including study programme and other regulatory compliance).
• Efficient delivery models.
• Delivery of all provision in line with the College Strategy.
• Progressive application of technologies to enhance learning.
• Awarding body compliance.
• Work effectively with internal and external partners to ensure priorities are met.

Essential Attainments

• Educated to a full Level 4 in a qualification within the motor vehicle Industry (or a directly related discipline) or willingness to obtain this qualification while in post.
• Internal Verification Award or willingness to obtain this qualification while in post.
• Teacher Qualified.
• Experience in the management and delivery of a broad range of levels and awarding bodies in engineering qualifications.
• Clear understanding of the Motor Vehicle sector Industry needs and strategies to meet skills required.
• Proven track record of curriculum development.
• Proven track record of improving and sustaining above benchmark success rates.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating student progress to improve success rates.
• Experience of performance and impact management of teams.
• Successful outcomes with Awarding Bodies and partners to achieve desired outcomes.

Desirable Attainments

• Qualification in Management.
• Experience as a FE Manager working with students.
• Industrial experience in the sector being managed.

Essential Key Experience & Attributes

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A flexible and enthusiastic approach.
• The ability to relate well with staff and students.
• The ability to be self-motivated and to motivate others.
• Good problem solving skills.
• The ability to work to deadlines.
• A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity.

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