Deputy Head - Academics

Leeds Sixth Form College is looking for a Deputy Head - Academics. The role involves the curriculum management responsibilities for three areas within the A Level provision; Humanities, Creative and Social Sciences. It would suit someone who has previous line management experience and would welcome the challenge of managing a larger team alongside a clear focus on TLA priorities based on their own subject expertise.

Leeds Sixth Form College is a combined provision of A Levels and vocational courses which provides a diverse range of full-time education programmes for learners aged 16-18 and adult learners aged 19+. The provision ranges from Level 2 to Level 3 and includes both traditional academic and vocational pathways.

For 16-18 year olds the curriculum includes over 20 A Level subjects as well as a range of BTEC courses with different weightings, to ensure we develop learners in a wide variety of subject areas to meet local employer and skill needs. We complement this with a GCSE-focused provision to further widen opportunities for local learners.

What You Will Do

• Support the Assistant Principal in all aspects of the Departments leadership and management, particularly around quality, teaching, learning and assessment and securing outstanding outcomes for students.
• Be a role model across the Department for outstanding teaching and learning.
• Performance manage lecturers and other staff within the Department and ensure that they develop their professional practice.
• Ensure the Department is efficiently run and delivers its financial contribution targets.
• Ensure that all courses within the Department are run effectively and meet awarding body, funding and quality agency requirements.
• Lead on all aspects for a defined section of provision within the Department, including: Ensuring its curriculum is responsive to national and local priorities, adapting and developing provision to meet local demands, responding to funding changes and develop provision in growth areas and securing outstanding outcomes for students and employers.

About You

• Hold a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE)
• Hold a relevant higher level vocational qualification or degree in teaching in a subject within the curriculum area
• Act with honesty and integrity to maintain high standards of ethics and professional standards
• Have proven experience managing a curriculum, including planning, monitoring and reviewing
• Have an effective knowledge of the college and an appreciation of the wider educational issues.
• Be able to create and appreciate new ideas and perspectives, see possibilities and challenges
• Be able to manage and promote restorative practice approaches and the strengthening of relationships
• Be a role model and promote a positive image of the college
• Be able to embody the college values: Collaborative; Inspiring; Passionate; Aspirational; Celebrate Individuality; Respectful
• Be able to comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
• Support Staff 39 days
• Academic 44 days
• Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent Pension schemes
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme 
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). 
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities -  including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. 

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.