Job Reference
REQ0001260
Date Posted
08/11/2024
Application Closing Date
29/11/2024
Location
Redcar & Cleveland College Redcar, TS10 1EZ
Salary
£51,381.98 – £61,813.05 (Fixed point within the range) E35-E41
Package
Permanent
Contractual Hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job Category/Type
Management
Job Description
Who we are?
Redcar and Cleveland College is a vibrant, forward-facing college which delivers high-quality education. We offer a full range of vocational, higher education and commercial training for young people, adults, apprenticeships, and local employers. We are proud to serve our local community by helping people gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to reach their full potential.
We are part of the Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training, and The Skills Academy. Our staff are skilled, high-performing, and committed to our learners and to the Group’s vision, ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Department to join our Redcar and Cleveland Leadership team reporting to our Vice Principal. Redcar and Cleveland College is a renowned institution committed to providing high-quality education and professional training to students in various fields. We pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant learning environment that nurtures students' talents, equips them with relevant skills, and prepares them for successful careers in their chosen disciplines.
As Head of Department, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing a team of dedicated Curriculum Managers and staff within the department of Health, Early Years, English and Maths. Curriculum leadership and expertise will be instrumental in driving innovation, maintaining high academic standards, and fostering an environment of growth and excellence within the department.
The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and experienced professional with a passion for education, skilled in managing staff, highly motivated, and possess excellent organizational skills.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 93% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training, and more:
* Generous annual leave entitlement (43-50 days per annum, depending on role).
* Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas.
* Free on-site parking.
* Teachers Pension Scheme with 23.68% Employer Contribution.
* Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Scheme.
* Career development opportunities for progression.
* Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme.
* Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7).
* Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site).
* Staff Discounts Package.
* Better Health at Work Scheme.
* Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave).
* Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available.
* Bike2Work Scheme.
Schedule
* Monday-Friday.
* Flexible lunch breaks.
* Some evenings and weekends to support the College Curriculum operations.
* If you have a preferred working pattern, please discuss this with us.
If you would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Sarah Johnson, Vice Principal; Redcar and Cleveland College on [email protected]
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment, and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Midnight 29th November 2024.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
Safeguarding is also a priority for the group, and we have key policies and systems to help make the group a safe place for learners and staff.
* Note we do not accept CVs or late applications; no agencies please.
All applications must be completed via our website: https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
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