Head of Foundation Studies

At Brockenhurst College we 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 a year.

We are a high-achieving college, attracting around 2,800 Sixth Form students from across the region each year. Our main campus is located in the New Forest National Park, and we provide a wide range of courses and up-to-date facilities.

The role:

As our Head of Foundation Studies, you will be an innovative and inspirational leader and teacher. Under your contact you will teach (up to 0.4 FTE) and then perform leadership duties (0.6 FTE). You will design and oversees a responsive, supportive and stimulating curriculum that meets and anticipates current/future skills needs. You will also ensure the highest quality learning experience for all students within the department. This is to help them make the very best rates of progress and achievement, and to develop a broader set of personal skills in their journey to adulthood. Importantly, Foundation Studies students thrive as a result of highly supportive, empathetic and driven staff. As a result, they progress onto other courses within the College or employment.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining innovative and high-quality teaching and learning that results in the very best progress and outcomes.
• Overseeing and ensuring schemes of work are prepared and up-to-date.
• Ensuring teaching and learning resources are appropriate and deployed effectively.
• Tracking and monitoring progress through regular assessment to allow for early intervention if progress is lagging – inclusive of EHCP outcomes.
• Leading the development of teaching and learning strategies.
• Ensuring the effective and strategic deployment of Learning Support Assistants.
• Driving high-quality teaching, learning and assessment to ensure students make the very best progress, ultimately resulting in high achievement
• Acting as the key point of contact for Foundation Studies students and their families throughout the learner journey.
• Driving recruitment of students by providing opportunities for prospective applicants and their parents/carers to engage with our offer.
• Line managing Foundation Studies teachers and other designated staff – ensuring they are well supported and managed effectively.
• Delivering an effective and efficient curriculum plan and ensuring that study programme hours are planned and met.
• Assuming budgetary responsibility for the department to meet the College’s targets, ensuring the department is financially robust.

As our Head of Foundation Studies, you will ideally have:

• A degree.
• A teaching qualification.
• Experience of successful teaching and learning that is relevant to the role.
• An understanding of matters relating to SEND, additional needs and vulnerable learners.
• Knowledge of quality improvement processes.
• Strong administrative, organisational and planning skills, being able to prioritise effectively.
• The ability to develop and maintain strong external partnerships and relationships.
• Computer literacy.
• Commitment to teamwork, demonstrating a collaborative approach.

Benefits you will receive:

• 37 days leave plus bank holidays.
• Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, provided externally.
• On-site nursery offering childcare at competitive rates, both inside and outside 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).

If you feel you are the right candidate for this role, please apply via our website.

Closing date: Sunday 13 October

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As such, we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks, which will include an enhanced DBS check. They must also provide proof of identity and their right to work in the UK.