Head of Health, Education & Social Science

Wirral Met College; Birkenhead; Presencial; GBP 47.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible approach to work

Pension scheme for teachers

DBS checks paid by employer

CPD access

Parking available

Family friendly policies

Descripción de la vacante

Wirral Metropolitan College seeks a Head of Department for Health, Education and Social Science to lead teaching, learning and assessment across the faculty. The role is full-time, permanent, and focuses on achieving annual targets for education quality, learner numbers and finances.

The post demands strong leadership, a recognised teaching qualification, and commitment to professional development in health science and related sectors.

Formación

• Hold or commit to achieving a formal management qualification within three years.
• Level 2 English and Maths.
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong leadership experience in education.
• Extensive experience with young people and adult learners.
• Knowledge of Health Science, Social Care and Early Years sectors.

Responsabilidades

• Lead teaching, learning and assessment across provision.
• Manage Health, Education and Social Science curriculum to targets.
• Oversee quality assurance and improvement procedures.
• Monitor learner journey, induction and IAG provision.
• Set recruitment, retention and student success targets.
• Collaborate with other Heads of Department to improve student experience.

Conocimientos

Management experience

English & Maths Level 2

Teaching qualification

Leadership experience

Experience with learners

Health Science knowledge

Social Care knowledge

Educación

Formal management qualification

Descripción del empleo

Head of Department - Health, Education and Social Science

We are looking for a Head of Department to join our Health, Education and Social Science team. This is a 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent role offering a salary of £47,469 to £55,001 per annum.

Why Join Us?

At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, highest-quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the need of the local community.

To achieve our purpose, we live our values; We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable.

Job Purpose/Key Responsibilities

• To effectively lead high-quality teaching learning and assessment based on best practice pedagogical approaches for all types of provision
• To lead and manage the Health, Education and Social Science curriculum achieving annual targets for;
• Quality of Education - achievement and progression rates
• Finances - learner numbers and income
• Expenditure- staff utilisation, staff planning and non-staff costs; and
• To ensure all quality assurance and improvement procedures and systems are effectively implemented within the area of responsibility.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of the learner journey including induction, communication channels, teaching, and IAG provision.
• Agreeing and implementing targets for recruitment, retention and success of students.
• To work collaboratively with all college Heads of Department to ensure the continued improvement of student experience.

Skills and Qualifications

• Hold or commit to achieving a formal management qualification within three years.
• Level 2 English and Maths
• Recognised Teaching qualification
• Strong leadership experience in the field of education
• Significant successful experience in working with young people and adult learners.
• Strong specialist knowledge of the Health Science, Social Care and Early Years sectors, including current professional expectations, workforce requirements and progression opportunities.

Benefits

• Outstanding facilities in state of-the-art environments
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced family friendly policies and leave
• DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer
• Company is committed to CPD
• Flexible approach to work
• Excellent employer contribution rates into a teacher’s pension scheme
• Access to free car parking (subject to availability)

Wirral Metropolitan College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Wirral Metropolitan College is actively committed to maintaining an environment which promotes and embeds equality, diversity and inclusion as a core value and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The College ensures the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are adhered to and all job applicants and employees are treated equitably and fairly.