Programme Area Leader for Childcare and Early Years (T267)

Riverside College Halton; Widnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside College Halton in Widnes is seeking an experienced teacher in ChildCare & Early Years to advance student attainment and uphold safeguarding standards.

You will contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and the promotion of inclusive practice, working with staff and students to achieve excellence in a college environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold relevant professional qualification and a teaching qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is required.
• Experience in leadership and promoting effective relationships between staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the delivery of ChildCare & Early Years teaching.
• Develop supportive working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance and safeguarding.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communicator

IT skills

Problem solving

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Teaching qualification

CPD evidence

Job description

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification
• Teaching qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge/Experience

• Significant and successful teaching experience in ChildCare & Early Years with a proven record of success
• Relevant professional experience in the industry
• Experience of effective team working and promotingeffective relationships between staff and students
• Ability to develop supportive working relationships withkey stakeholders
• Knowledge of curriculum and assessment issues
• Detailed understanding of curriculum developments andnational initiatives in Child Care & Early Years
• Experience ofquality assurance processes and procedures
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues
• Knowledge of equality and diversity issues

Skills/Attributes

• Leadership and inter-personal skills
• Ability to manage and resolve a range of situations inthe best interests of the students
• Ability to contribute to the whole College experience
• Effective communicator
• Flexible approach
• Logical approach to problem solving
• Excellent IT, information management and reporting skills

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible hours