Deputy Head of Department - Landbased

CRAVEN COLLEGE; Skipton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Skipton is seeking a committed Deputy Head of Department to aid in the development and management of curriculum areas. Responsibilities include overseeing operational matters and ensuring high teaching standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in the FE sector, along with strong leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the development and management of the College's curriculum areas.
• Oversee teaching quality, appraisals, staff development, and satisfaction targets.

Skills

Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject area

Previous Programme Leader experience

Current teaching qualification to Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training/PGCE/Cert Ed (or working towards)

Qualified to Level 2 in English and maths

Recent relevant experience of teaching to a high standard in the FE sector

Job description

Deputy Head of Department

We are currently seeking to employ a committed and motivated Deputy Head of Department, to play a key role in the development and management of the College's curriculum areas. The Deputy Head of Department will be responsible for all operational matters in the linked areas of curriculum that are assigned to them. The ideal candidate will support the Head of Department in planning, innovation, design, and development of curriculum programs. The ideal candidate will also oversee teaching quality, appraisals, staff development, and satisfaction targets.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject area;
• Previous Programme Leader experience
• Current teaching qualification to Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training/PGCE/Cert Ed (or working towards);
• Qualified to Level 2 (GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent) in English and maths (or willing to work towards completion within a specified time frame);
• Recent relevant experience of teaching to a high standard in the FE sector

About the College

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, excellent CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment.

Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. Craven College offers full-time courses for 16-18-year-olds, apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part-time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of 'enriching lives through learning'. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton. We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm up area.