Deputy Head of Applied Science (Ref: LCC3677)

This role will take place at our Park Lane Campus.

WHAT WE DO

Applied Science has a vision to pioneer STEM provision across the West Yorkshire region and as such offers a wide provision of courses, including BTEC and Access courses and the new T Level course. We are a large team of both specialist academic teachers and pastoral support staff to ensure that each of our students is provided with an exceptional experience with outcomes to match.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support the Head of Department 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.

YOUR PROFILE

• Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE).
• Relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching science as a subject • Inspire, motivate and engage the next generation of health or care practitioners.
• Act with honesty and integrity to maintain high standards of ethics and professional standards.
• Proven experience managing the curriculum, including planning, monitoring and reviewing.
• Effective knowledge of the college and an appreciation of the wider educational issues.
• Creates and appreciates new ideas and perspectives, sees possibilities and challenges.
•  Manage and promote restorative practice approaches and the strengthening of relationships.
• Role model and promote a positive image of the college.
• Embody the college values: Collaborative; Inspiring; Passionate; Aspirational; Celebrate Individuality; Respectful.
• Comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Experience of delivering apprenticeships would be beneficial

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?

For more information about the role please contact:

Rowena Scott

rowena.scott@leedscitycollege.ac.uk