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Head of Construction
April 27, 2018 | Comments Off on Head of Construction
Protocol are recruiting on behalf of a FE college for a Head of Construction.
Head of Construction is required to lead the management of all aspects of the operation and development of the Department, working with the College's management framework and reporting to the Director of Construction.
You will need to have a degree or a level 4 or 5 qualification in a relevant Construction discipline and a recognised teaching qualification.
Main Duties:
Curriculum Development and Growth
To grow provision in line with the priorities identified in the College's Strategic plan
To regularly review and monitor the Department's curriculum and take action to meet key student recruitment targets
To look forward and outward to review and improve the planning and delivery of full and part time programmes in the Department to ensure that targets are achieved.
To engage with employers and learners on curriculum design and developments and to develop curriculum which meets community and employer needs.
Curriculum Quality and Outstanding Student Outcomes
To ensure that student success rates and value added are maximised, are above national rates and contribute positively to performance tables
To ensure that students are set stretching targets and that student progress is tracked and monitored
To take immediate and effective action on shortfalls in student retention, achievement and progression and on under-performing courses.
To take overall responsibility for assessment, verification and implementation of both the College and awarding organisation standards for courses in the Department.
To critically evaluate the Department's performance producing an annual self-assessment report and to implement quality improvement plans.
To take overall responsibility for the quality of teaching, learning and assessment within the Department and to manage intervention as required.
Student Voice
To fully implement the College's Student Involvement Strategy
Hold focus group meetings with students and act on feedback to improve provision and inform staff and students of changes made due to feedback.
To manage the production of reporting systems to employers and parents.
Effective People Management and Development
To work with Advanced Practitioners and teaching staff to ensure the continuous professional development of all teaching and support staff within the Department.
To monitor the Department's staffing budget and ensure services are delivered effectively within budget.
To propose developments to the staffing within the Department including:
defining new/revised teaching roles when vacancies arise
proposing innovative staffing approaches to curriculum delivery
Identify and implement productivity improvements
To lead the recruitment and selection of new staff
To ensure College people management policies
Efficient and Effective Management of Physical Resources
To manage the supplies and services budget for the Department to ensure that this remains within budget and contributes to the achievement of the budgeted contribution factor for the Directorate.
To organise the Department's timetabling and teaching cover to ensure effective utilisation of resources including monitoring and checking efficient use of all staffing and rooms, monitoring and updating timetable information.
If you feel you have the relevant experience and knowledge to undertake this role please apply with an up to date CV.