Teacher & Curriculum Improvement Team Leader for A-Level Criminology

RUNSHAW COLLEGE; Leyland; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Leyland seeks a CIT leader to oversee course leadership for the Criminology Team. The role emphasizes developing effective teaching strategies and supporting students in achieving their goals. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills, a commitment to safeguarding, and the ability to lead a dedicated team. This is a fixed-term maternity cover position until April 2027 offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Employer pension contributions up to £14,825

Qualifications

• Demonstrate commitment to developing effective teaching strategies.
• Ability to lead a team focused on student success.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Share course leadership responsibilities.
• Lead the Criminology Team to success.
• Ensure students achieve their goals in the course.

Skills

Effective teaching strategies

Assessment procedures

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

Up to £51,691 p.a., plus up to £3,679 p.a. for CIT Leadership
We offer a competitive benefits package, including up to £14,825 per annum in employer pension contributions

Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, a friendly and supportive culture, and a focus on putting the student at the heart of all we do.

We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.

The School of Social Science encompasses A Level in Politics, Psychology and Sociology and L3 Applied Diploma in Criminology. Currently over 1200 16-19 students study one or more Social Science subjects here, of which approximately 300 study L3 Criminology.

We are seeking to appoint a CIT leader to share the course leadership responsibilities and lead the Criminology Team onto new heights of success, ensuring that our students continue to enjoy and achieve their goals on this course. Working as part of the School of Social Science, you will be required to demonstrate commitment to developing highly effective teaching strategies, assessment procedures and support approaches. A desire to seek continual improvement, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead a team of dedicated, supportive and student-focused teachers will also be required. As an individual you will also be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Fixed term maternity cover until April 2027