- The Core Subject Programme Leader will support the Education Senior Leadership Team in leading and managing the Core Subject team, to deliver good quality teaching provision, and achieve good learner outcomes
- The Core Subject Programme Leader will help to deliver key objectives, using data to drive decision making and monitor and report upon progress. To develop young people-centred teaching, learning and assessment strategies, which contribute to increased retention, achievement and progression of learners
- (E=Essential D=Desirable)
SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Technical competency (qualifications and training)
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Qualified to deliver to Entry Level to Level 3 Maths and/or English qualifications (E)
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Possession of a relevant teaching or training qualification (e.g. QTS, QTLS, DTTLS, PGCE) (E)
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In possession of or currently working towards an NPQ or equivalent management qualification (E)
Experience
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Experience of teaching on and assessing accredited English and/or Maths programmes from Entry Level to Level 3 (E)
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Evidence of ability to assess effectively and to prepare relevant materials. (E)
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Experience of working as a member of a team and evidence of the ability to work effectively with colleagues (E)
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Successful track record of developing, leading and managing a team effectively (E)
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Demonstrable experience of delivering learning to a 'Good' or 'outstanding' Ofsted level **(E)**Experience of managing a team and performance management procedures (E)
Skills and Attributes
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An understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities policies and practical ideas for their implementation in this post (E)
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An understanding of and commitment to the welfare and safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults within a Further Education and Young Offenders Institution context (D)
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Excellent administration skills (E)
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Excellent IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office software and previous experience of working with databases (E)
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Excellent verbal and written skills and ability to communicate concisely and effectively (E)
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Demonstrable experience of providing excellent customer service skills (E)
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Understanding of data protection and information security (E)
Personal qualities, communicating and relating to others
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An ongoing interest in and knowledge of recent developments in the Core Curriculum (E)
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An awareness of the pastoral and the vocational needs of young people from a variety of backgrounds and the ability to respond to those needs positively and sensitively (E)
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Commitment to an inclusive education (E)
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (E)
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Good at building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders (E)
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Ability to use initiative when required and take a problem solving approach to work tasks (E)
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Ability to work well as part of a team and independently when required (E)
Safeguarding
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Be able to display an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. (E)
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This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service Check at an Enhanced level (E)
Other
- Have an understanding of and be able to demonstrate a commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity. (E)