Head of Department - Health and Social Care

Job title: Head of Department - Health and Social Care 

Job reference; REQ010610 

Date posted: 27/09/2024 

Application closing date: 31/10/2024 

Location: Manchester 

Salary: £37,314 - £58,558 

Package: Competitive Benefits plus Local Government Pension Scheme 

Contractual hours: 35 

Basis: Full time 

Job category/type: Management and Leadership

The Manchester College is based at many sites across the city, each with its own specialist cutting edge facilities within a friendly and supportive environment. We are the largest FE college in the UK providing education and training to a wide range of learners. 

We have an exciting opportunity at our Openshaw Campus to join us a Head of Department (Health & Social Care) on a permanent, full time (35 hours per week) basis.

As a Head of Department, you will report to the Assistant Principal in the management and operation of the Department. You will work with the Assistant Principal to effectively manage and deploy budgets and resources. You will be responsible for the direct line management of teaching and support staff to ensure delivery of an outstanding quality focused education. You will be working within one of the largest departments in the college, with over 400 students enrolled across 16-18 student programmes. You will be required to deliver and promote high quality, student focused teaching and learning.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Degree Level Qualification or relevant industrial experience or professional qualification.
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Qualified to deliver curriculum, internally verify, and moderate qualifications awards.
• Numeracy and literacy skills (to level 2 or equivalent).
• Health and social care background desirable but not essential.

In return you will benefit from an excellent package including:

• 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• significant pension contribution.
• Retail Discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Simply Health scheme care vouchers.

Safeguarding

LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal opportunities statement

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 31/10/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!