Position Available: Head of Department – Maths and Engineering Windsor Forest College Group is looking for a Head of Department for Maths and Engineering to join the Strodes and Windsor College team on a full-time basis.
Job Responsibilities The successful candidate for Head of Department: Maths and Engineering will be responsible for:
Leading curriculum development, innovation, and coordination within the Maths and Engineering curriculum areas.
Improving student retention and achievement by promoting best practices in teaching and learning.
Teaching up to 13.5 hours per week in a relevant subject.
Managing and developing the curriculum team.
Implementing the Teaching, Learning & Assessment Framework to improve learner outcomes.
Promoting high expectations for staff and students.
Ensuring the effective use of individualized learning schemes and resources.
Identifying and supporting underperforming students.
Continuously improving the quality of teaching and assessment.
Candidate Requirements The ideal candidate should have:
A degree or equivalent qualification, and a recognized teaching qualification.
Demonstrated successful experience in running courses, motivating learners, and achieving high levels of student retention and achievement.
An understanding of the learning environment.
Experience in setting targets and monitoring progress.
The ability to effectively lead and motivate others.
About Us The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East.
Our staff work across four main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham, and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead.
Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do, and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.
Benefits This role offers a full-time dual campus position based at Strodes and Windsor.
Our staff benefit from:
Generous non-working day entitlement Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses Free on-site parking at all sites Cycle to Work Scheme Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling, and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site Application Process Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Friday 8th November 2024 .
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
To apply, please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.
Ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form, making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.
Note: Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date.
We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.
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