Windsor Forest College Group is looking for a Head of Department for Sciencetojoin the Strodes College team on a full-time basis.
Head of Department Science
The successful candidate for Head of Department: Science will be responsible for leading curriculum development, innovation, and coordination within the Science curriculum areas. They will be capable of improving student retention and achievement by promoting best practices in teaching and learning. In addition to their leadership role, the Head of Department must also teach up to 13.5 hours per week in a relevant subject.
To achieve their goals, the Head of Department must be competent and comfortable in managing and developing the curriculum team, implementing the Teaching, Learning & Assessment Framework to improve learner outcomes, and promoting high expectations for staff and students.
You will be responsible for ensuring the effective use of individualized learning schemes and resources, identifying and supporting underperforming students, and continuously improving the quality of teaching and assessment.
The ideal candidate for this position should have a degree or equivalent qualification, and a recognized teaching qualification. They should be able to demonstrate successful experience in running courses, motivating learners, and achieving high levels of student retention and achievement. Other desirable qualities include an understanding of the learning environment, experience in setting targets and monitoring progress, and the ability to effectively lead and motivate others.
For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.
About Us
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.
This role offers a full-time position to be based at Strodes
Our staff benefit from:
- Generous non-working day entitlement
- Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
- Free on-site parking at all sites
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance
- On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
- Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site
Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Saturday 26th October 2024.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.
Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.
*Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.
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