Assistant Principal Curriculum Quality and Development

Brockenhurst College is looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as the Assistant Principal for Curriculum, Quality, and Development. We seek a dynamic individual with a strong commitment to curriculum development, teaching excellence, and quality assurance, who can help shape the future of our college.

We welcome applications from professionals with broad leadership experience, alongside a forward-thinking vision, with the potential to grow and excel in this exciting leadership role. The successful candidate will be reflective and driven, with a proven track record as a committed and successful teacher and leader.

Join us and make a significant impact on transforming the futures of students at Brockenhurst College.

About the role:

As the Assistant Principal, Curriculum Quality and Development you will play a significant strategic and operational role in leading the development and improvement of all aspects of quality and development, as well as teaching and learning, across the 16-19 curriculum. The role also comprises leadership of Heads of Curriculum, alongside developing our approach to teacher training and working with Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Principal responsibilities as our Assistant Principal, Curriculum, Quality and Development include:

• Implementing all quality processes and systems in curriculum areas ensuring they consistently strive to develop and improve.
• Leading the work of Heads of Curriculum, supporting them in developing and improving curriculum and quality. 
• Analysing headline and subject area results and key performance indicators within the 16-19 curriculum across the year, to support Heads of Curriculum, and inform the Deputy Principal, of areas for development and improvement.
• Working closely with the Quality Assurance Lead to ensure that the College is compliant with all quality and centre reviews.
• Establishing priorities and lead the development of teaching, learning and pedagogical practice across the College, ensuring that pedagogy meets current and future learner needs.
• Overseeing the development, implementation, and review of the 16-19 curriculum transition programme.
• Working closely with the Learning Technologist to ensure that IT and technological developments are implemented effectively across the curriculum.
• Ensuring that the College is compliant with all internal and external examination process, procedures, and regulations.
• Overseeing the planning and delivery of the Enrichment Programme provision, ensuring activities support the development of students’ wider skills, qualities, attributes, and interests.
• Overseeing the continued professional development and learning activities across the College, ensuring that college-wide objectives, targets, and other needs are reflected in the activities undertaken.
• Overseeing the programme of activity for trainee teachers and ECTs across their training period.
• Taking a full and active role in the planning and delivery of the College’s Strategic Plan, regularly monitoring progress towards its achievement in areas of responsibility.

As our Assistant Principal, Curriculum, Quality and Development, some of the values, skills, and experiences you will have include:

• An inherent belief in the advantages, benefits, and ethos of a post-16 college experience.
• A commitment to represent and embed a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion across the work of the College. 
• A general understanding of national education policy which reflects opportunities and challenges within the Further Education (FE) sector.
• A broad understanding of the curriculum reform agenda.
• A proven track record of improving subject results. 
• Knowledge of how quality assurance processes can be used effectively to develop team performance.
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues and requirements in a post-16 setting.
• Experience of working in a cross-college leadership role.
• The ability to motivate and lead others supporting the development of their potential.
• The ability to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal form, to a wide range of audiences and stakeholders.
• A creative approach to planning, development and problem solving.
• The ability to navigate and manage challenging situations effectively.
• Evidence of relevant continued professional development and/or training.
• Degree level and teaching qualifications.

Benefits:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time.
• Enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Free eye care vouchers.
• Free secure onsite parking.
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare.
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor and out).
• Weekly staff football.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Thursday 26th September 2024

Interview Date: Friday 4th October 2024

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Assistant Principal Curriculum Quality and Development role then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK