Deputy Head of Faculty, A Levels (Barnstaple)

Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Pension scheme

Free counselling

Discounted supermarket shopping

Spa treatments

Electric cars

Job summary

Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group, with Exeter College as part of the group, seeks a Deputy Head of Faculty for A Levels in Computing, Economics and Business Studies in Barnstaple to drive student outcomes and lead a dynamic team. You will manage day-to-day operations and mentor staff, stepping into Head of Faculty when required, while championing teaching, learning and assessment across the faculty.

A successful DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required; you’ll join a

Qualifications

• Demonstrate passion for student success.
• Confident communicator and relationship builder.
• Organised, proactive, positive and solutions-focused.
• Able to motivate and inspire colleagues to be their best.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the faculty.
• Step confidently into the Head of Faculty role when required.
• Champion outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Lead quality assurance and improvement activities.
• Support, develop and motivate talented teaching staff.

Skills

Student success

Communication

Organisation

Motivation

Leadership

Job description

Deputy Head of Faculty, A Levels (Barnstaple)

Subjects

Computing, Economics and Business Studies

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

What skills and experience we're looking for

You'll be:

• Passionate about student success
• A confident communicator and relationship builder
• Organised, proactive, positive and solutions-focused
• Able to motivate and inspire colleagues to be their best

What the college offers its staff

We'll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You'll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and much more.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Do you thrive on driving up student outcomes, leading by example and creating an outstanding learning experience for students? We’ve merged with Exeter College, one of the best colleges in the UK and, with their backing, we’re growing rapidly and we’re on a journey to become the best place to study A levels in North Devon! If you insist on high standards for yourself, your students and your team, we’d love to hear from you. As a minimum, you’ll need to be a great people manager and an outstanding A level teacher (applications are particularly welcome from teachers of Economics or Computer Science).

The Faculty offers a wide range of A levels and Sport courses. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader who wants to make a real impact while working in a supportive and ambitious team. No two days are the same. One day you could be coaching and supporting teaching staff, the next you'll be analysing student data, leading quality improvements, coordinating recruitment events or helping learners overcome barriers to success.

As Deputy Head of Faculty, you'll:

• Support the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the faculty
• Step confidently into the Head of Faculty role when required
• Champion outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment
• Lead quality assurance and improvement activities
• Support, develop and motivate talented teaching staff

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

About Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group

Why Work For Us?Exeter College (part of Exeter & North Devon Colleges Group) is an Ofsted Outstanding, multi award-winning education provider in Devon with campuses in Exeter and Tiverton. Our vision to be an exceptional college is only made possible with the determination and enthusiasm of our staff. We offer a wide range of fulfilling roles across multiple sites, all with the opportunity for further training and development. We acknowledge our employees’ involvement in shaping futures and making a difference by offering amazing benefits and the opportunity to progress and grow in one of the most successful colleges in the South West. Exeter College ranked 65th in the 2022 Best Companies League Tables as one of the UK’s Best Large Companies to work for, the third year in a row we have featured in the top 100. A Disability Confident employer, we aim to provide an environment where all staff can thrive because they feel valued, engaged and challenged. If you would like to join our team of exceptional people, please have a look at our vacancies below.

If you would like to join our team of exceptional people in either Exeter or Tiverton, please have a look at our vacancies below.

Our BenefitsWe depend on exceptional people to sustain our outstanding performance and reward staff for their hard work. We provide an array of progressive benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance, including:

• Two defined benefits pension schemes, one for teachers and one for support staff
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement as well as a two-week Christmas shutdown
• Staff Development including away days for employees
• We have an onsite gym, Central Fitness , and a variety of classes including spinning, yoga and Pilates, which is affordable and discounted for staff
• We offer a cycle scheme that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and can spread the cost of new equipment over a year
• Get discounts on over 1200 retailers with our Pluxee platform, plus the ability to access student discount sites with your college e-mail
• Be able to register and join Blue Light Card and have access to over 10,000 discounts
• Access to 24-hour counselling services
• Staff can receive a voucher every 2 years which will pay for the basic eye test
• Our H2B spa and salon offers a wonderful pampering experience at discounted rates

PrincipalJohn LaramyValues and visionExeter College aims to be an exceptional college, working with partners to provide inspirational education and training.SafeguardingWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).For further information on the College’s commitment visit our Safeguarding page .

Ofsted report“As a result of the highly motivated, skilled and experienced staff, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. Lecturers provide learners with challenging work that prepares them extremely well for their next steps. The colleges uses its excellent links with schools, employers and other agencies to understand, and respond quickly to the education and training needs of the local area.” View Exeter College’s latest Ofsted report