Head of Foundation Studies

Brockenhurst College are looking to recruit a Head of Foundation Studies on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £38,781 - £44,928 per annum.

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

The Role:

As our Head of Foundation Studies, you will be an innovative and inspirational leader and teacher (up to 0.4 FTE) that designs and oversees a responsive, supportive and exciting curriculum that meets and anticipates current/future skills needs. You will also ensure the highest quality learning experience for all students within the department to ensure they make the very best rates of progress and achievement and develop a broader set of personal skills in their journey to adulthood. Students within the department thrive as a result of highly supportive, empathetic and driven staff who enable them to progress onto courses within the College or into employment.

Responsibilities as our Head of Foundation Studies will include:

• Develop and maintain innovative and high-quality teaching and learning that results in the very best progress and outcomes within the department
• Oversee and ensure schemes of work are prepared and up-to-date
• Ensure teaching and learning resources are appropriate and deployed effectively
• Effectively track and monitor progress through regular assessment to allow for early intervention if progress is lagging, inclusive of EHCP outcomes

·       To effectively lead the development of teaching of teaching and learning strategies within the department

·       Ensure the effective and strategic deployment of Learning Support Assistants

·       Drive high quality teaching learning and assessment to ensure students within the department make the very best progress and achievement

·       Act as the key point of contact for Foundation Studies students and their families throughout the learner journey

·       Drive recruitment of students into the department through exciting and innovative opportunities to engage prospective applicants and their parents/carers

·       Line management of Foundation Studies teachers and other designated teachers/reportees; ensuring staff are well supported and managed

• Deliver an effective and efficient curriculum plan and ensure that study programme hours are effectively planned and met
• Assume budgetary responsibility for the department to meet College targets and the department is financially robust

As our Head of Foundation Studies, you’ll ideally have:

·       A degree

·       A teaching qualification

·       Experience of successful teaching and learning relevant to the role

·       An understanding of matters relating to SEND, additional needs and vulnerable learners

·       Knowledge of quality improvement processes

·       Have strong administrative, organisational and planning skills, being able to prioritise effectively

·       The ability to develop and maintain strong external partnerships and relationships

·       Be computer literate

·       Be committed to working as part of a team, demonstrating a collaborative approach

Benefits you will receive:

·       37 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)

·       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 & out)

·       Weekly staff football

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Head of Foundation Studies role, then please click ‘apply’ now!

Closing Date: Sunday 30 June 2024

Interviews: Friday 05 July 2024

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.