Title of Post: Section Manager: Business – Level 1 and Level 2 Section: Business Hours: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Grade: Academic Pay Scale pt. 37 - 40 Reporting to: Head of School: Business BACKGROUND The College offers a range of vocational and professional programmes from Level 1 to Level 5, a strong apprenticeships programme and professional certificates such as the AAT, CIPD and CMI. Working in collaboration with local and national employers, we successfully prepare learners for a wide range of careers and/or higher education, meeting the latest industry standards. Employer needs are central to our curriculum provision, and we are committed to equipping our students with the skills and techniques to navigate the digital landscape of the future. We are committed to ensuring every learner maximises the opportunities offered to them. As a Section Manager, you will be joining a friendly and supportive team with a range of industry experience, committed to the success of our learners. With many training and development opportunities and scope for promotion within the College, you will be embarking on a varied and rewarding career. DUTIES Marketing and Recruitment of Students To organise recruitment activities and ensure the appropriate guidance and initial assessment of students. To liaise with internal and external teams/organisations/parties, as directed by the Head of School, to ensure the effective and efficient recruitment and guidance of students. To ensure staff attend promotional events and activities and contribute to the positive promotion of the School and section. To liaise with external organisations to facilitate enrichment and workplace programmes for students. To liaise with employers to build new contacts and create new commercial business opportunities for the school. To investigate and develop new commercial courses for the school’s portfolio responding to local and national needs. Support for Students To ensure the implementation of the College’s Tutorial Policy, including the effective use of Attendance Co-ordinators and named tutors. To ensure the implementation of the College’s Basic Skills strategy. To ensure the sharing, organisation and up-dating of resources are accessible to staff and students. To implement the College Careers and Guidance Policies. To liaise with the Student and Learning Support team to ensure that students receive maximum benefit from these services. Design and Delivery of Programmes To teach on a range of programmes according to your specialism and the needs of the Business School. To co-ordinate the design and delivery of Work Based Learning programmes and assessment and schedules, if this is in your remit. To work closely with Employer Services and local employers to design and deliver Commercial programmes, if this is in your remit. To develop and co-ordinate the production of course materials, including schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment schedules, in accordance with College policy. To ensure the development and implementation of new schemes, including submissions to awarding bodies. To ensure that College policies for the delivery of curriculum, including Functional Skills, are implemented fully. To use and initiate e-learning across the curriculum. To ensure programmes meet all requirements of the study programmes including maths and English and work experience including through liaison with the Head of English and maths and other College departments. Quality and Evaluation To implement the College’s Quality Policy. To ensure the implementation of the College’s target setting procedures, including the use of value added measures. To ensure there is appropriate moderation and verification of assessment processes. To collate and analyse performance data ensuring that all staff are aware of improvement requirements. To provide leadership and direction in the implementation of sound practice in teaching and learning. Participate in the College’s formal Lesson Observation process on an annual basis, which requires at least one graded Lesson Observation to take place. Further Lesson Observations may be required under the College’s Capability Procedure. Management To prepare course and staff timetables as directed by the Head of School. To reach commercial and other targets set. To ensure the maximum use of accommodation and staffing resources. To ensure that students and staff take pride and responsibility for the learning environment, including the tidiness, comfort and safety of accommodation within the remit of the School. To assist the Head of School in the management of staff, providing supervision to a staff and course teams. To assist the Head of School in inducting, supporting and developing staff, especially the support and management of agency staff. To assist the Head of School in the booking of agency lecturers. To act as Course Team Leader for specific course areas. To carry out staff appraisal and teaching observations, as agreed with the Head of School, and to assist in the development and training of all staff within the potholder's remit. To assist in development planning and the construction of the School’s course portfolio. To assist in the management of the School, including contribution to marketing, business and development planning. Carry out evaluation of commercial activities. Other 1. To keep knowledge and skills up-to-date through self-study and undertake staff development and secondments relevant to professional needs. 2. To promote Equal Opportunities and implement the College’s Equal Opportunities Policy. 3. To provide a secure, safe and friendly learning environment including implementation of the College’s Health & Safety Policy. To complete all documents necessary to comply with College HR policies, e.g. temporary lecturer booking forms, sickness forms, appraisal forms, etc. and ensure all staffing records are kept up-to-date. To take an active part in the College’s appraisal and mentoring processes. To carry out any other duties commensurate with the scale and grade of the post.