ECF Faculty Manager

About Us

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.

The ECF (Early Careers Framework) Faculty Team works within the Programmes team to prioritise design and delivery of a truly school-led ECF programme which is responsive to National and local school needs and relevant to the local contexts in which our teachers work. Our purpose is to give Early Careers Teachers the best possible start to their careers by working alongside them to ensure they get what they need at the right times. Our focus is always on retention of teachers in this wonderful career and thus we keep wellbeing and workload at the forefront of decisions we make, consulting with our participants at each stage.

The ECF Faculty is comprised of the Head of Faculty, a Faculty Coordinator and regional teams made up of expert colleagues who work to support the faculty. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Faculty and support them in ensuring a continued focus on the key priorities of the faculty, working between the regional teams as a central contact.

About the Role

The ECF Programme Manager is responsible for the proactive and effective planning, execution and administration of our ECF programme within the campus. The ECF Programme Manager reports into the national Head of ECF and will work closely with their counterparts at our regional campuses to ensure that our ECF provision is of consistently high quality. 

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our ECF programme and work in close collaboration with colleagues nationally to continuously improve the quality of teacher development. The successful candidate will be a great communicator and problem-solver who enjoys the regular contact and dialogue with our participants, partners and outside organisations. 

Corporate Responsibilities

• To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way which reflects the mission and the values of the NIoT.
• To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in particular to comply with policies relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person.
• To comply with all reasonable management requests.

Main Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Ensure effective communications with participants.
• Acquire venues, resources and co-ordinate the efforts of facilitators, coaches, placement schools etc, in order to deliver all levels according to plans.
• Ensure that records are maintained in line with contract requirements and for reporting purposes.
• Respond to improvement priorities locally or nationally.
• Support the delivery of digital systems that are well integrated to allow for a seamless participant experience.
• Help improve the quality of our materials and resources to support participants in their learning and development.
• Work closely with the ECF Faculty team to prepare and deliver the national elements of our ECF programme.
• Build effective and positive relationships with our Associate Colleges.
• Provide training on Institute systems, processes and quality standards to Associate Colleges and other partners where required.
• Carry our quality assurance, assessing need and deliver appropriate training where necessary.
• Analyse and report data from a variety of sources to contribute to continuous improvement of the faculty.
• Work across faculty areas to seek best practice and support implementation whilst always keeping wellbeing and workload at the fore.
• Communicate changes and developments relating to the programme to Associate Colleges ensuring that they have access to curriculum and administration resources.
• Represent the campus and Institute at events in a positive and constructive manner.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedure relating to health and safety, security and reporting to concerns in accordance with procedures.

Essential Criteria

• A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching.
• An interest in the education sector and a belief in the value of teachers and school leaders.
• A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching.
• A deep understanding of the Early Careers Framework.
• Outstanding track record of development and delivery against tight timelines.
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to quality-assure delivery and programme experience across multiple programmes.
• The ability to manage and motivate a high-performing team.
• A pro-active, entrepreneurial approach and the ability to thrive in a start-up environment.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Desirable Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Deep understanding of school need in the geographic area.
• Previous work experience in Microsoft Teams and Dynamics.
• A degree and/or professional qualification relevant to the post and/or equivalent learning through professional experience.

Working at the National Institute of Teaching

• Contract: Permanent, Full Time
• Salary: £45,441 to £48,474 per annum + benefits

Key Benefits

• Flexible start and end working times (core hours between 10am and 4pm);
• Flexible working opportunities;
• At least 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Local Government Pension Scheme

Diversity and Inclusion

The National Institute of Teaching is committed to creating a diverse environment and ensuring that all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices and are open to job shares, secondments, part-time, and flexible working schedules.

We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

Notes

This document is an overview of the role.  

The responsibilities will include but will not be limited to those listed above and it is anticipated that the role will evolve over time and as such the duties may change. 

This document does not form part of the contract of employment. 

This post requires a satisfactory references, a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment. 

Closing date: 11:59pm on 21st July 2024.