Head of Bournville School Academy

Purpose & Key Accountabilities To ensure that learners develop their skills and knowledge to succeed and progress into further study or employment. You will do this by: Ensuring that learners are on appropriate course leading to progression That an appropriate programme of study in relation to progress 8 is provided to all learners to meet their educational and personal needs and that learners receive realistic, achievable targets to aid progression Ensuring that within your team an ethos of positive behavior and encouragement in commonly enjoyed Ensuring that your staff understand and practice their responsibilities in regard to safeguarding Ensuring that teaching and learning is challenging, enjoyable and informative leading to the development of skills and is based on out learners’ prior knowledge and experience; that attendance and punctuality are promoted and learners are retained and progress onto the next level of study or employment To raise standards of learners’ attainment and achievement within the curriculum area and to monitor and support learner progress. Day to day management of staff within the team, taking responsibility for their deployment and development within the framework agreed by the Faculty Head As Head of Bournville School Academy the appointee will be expected to: Manage an area of delivery within the curriculum ensuring smooth day-to-day running of provision ensuring that students receive a quality service and that staff receive guidance and day-to-day operational support. Be responsible for carrying out all related duties and responsibilities required as part of a teaching commitment. Key Duties Operational Management and Planning In conjunction with the Deputy Faculty Head be responsible for curriculum planning processes related to completion of CMF, timetabling, setting of course targets Work with the Deputy Faculty Head to support recruitment, admissions and marketing activities, ensuring a responsive and prompt service to prospective students Under the guidance of the Faculty management implement and deliver that plan within the division and the monitoring of recruitment, achievement and efficiency throughout the year. Under the guidance of the Deputy Head of Faculty, ensure the faculty vision and plans are clearly and effectively communicated to staff within the department. Be responsible for effective monitoring and review against targets on courses and taking remedial action as appropriate In conjunction with the Deputy of Faculty contribute to divisional training plans. Support and management of all programmes within the division. Operational management of programmes with the department, meeting targets agreed with the Faculty Head or Deputy Faculty Head, ensuring that all courses are delivered effectively and efficiently and that learners are appropriately supported Ensuring all programmes are operating within the College’s quality systems, are delivered to a high standard and are providing learners with the opportunities to succeed. Contribute to the development and operational management of an inclusive curriculum and learning environment for learners, one in which diversity is reflected and valued and expectations of success are high Achievements and Standards Be responsible for the operational implementation of systems to ensure that students receive a consistent, quality service throughout the learner journey Be responsible for the data relating to the division on the College systems ensuring all information is accurate and timely. Have a responsibility for ensuring the development, delivery and monitoring of programmes in collaboration with appropriate organisations Monitor and report on overall achievement of targets to ensure they are met and that courses are viable. Interpret and quickly identify the implications of issues affecting the division, identifying appropriate and timely solutions to achieve and or improve outcomes and success. Contribute to the development of strategies to bring innovation into teaching and learning Deploy staff, manage and monitor workloads to ensure effective deployment across teams Ensure linkage for learners with a range of College support services. Working in conjunction with the Deputy Faculty Head, implement assessment and verification systems, and liaise with the exams team to report on achievements and destinations on a timely basis. Quality Be responsible for the implementation of the process of setting of targets for student outcomes and teaching and learning assessments within the department and to work towards their achievement. Be responsible for the implementation of and compliance with the College’s quality processes, especially in course team and personal tutor portfolios and observations of teaching, learning and tutorials and resulting action plans. Monitor and raise the effectiveness of standards and teaching and learning assessments Ensure that your team fully complies with all quality systems in a timely manner Collate, verify, evaluate, and monitor data relating to targets for recruitment, retention, attendance, learner satisfaction, success and progression in order to improve standards. Ensure that all audit requirements relevant to the faculty are met Under the guidance of the Faculty Managers produce improvement plans and monitor their successful implementation Working with the Quality team, be responsible for the organisation and conducting of lesson observation plans in conjunction with the Deputy Faculty Head. Managing Staff and Resources Manage staff to enable them to achieve objectives and continually improve performance Ensure that staff within your area are efficiently and effectively deployed to meet college targets Promote a positive team ethos and co-ordinate staffing on a day-to-day basis in your defined area of responsibility, ensuring robust cover systems are in place and operate effectively Assist and develop new staff and manage staff issues and/or under-performing staff using appropriate College processes and procedures. Working with the Faculty Administration Manager, manage, monitor and report on staff absence in line with the College’s procedures. Provide line management to staff and promote a performance culture by undertaking performance reviews with staff ensuring high levels of staff performance. Be responsible for the day to day operational management and deployment of staff, financial and physical resources within the division to effectively to support the development plan. General duties Contribute to the writing of the departmental SAR/SIP Be responsible for dealing with day to day issues including student disciplinary issues To understand and apply the college’s relevant policies, procedures and practices. Comply with college policies and procedures and health and safety regulations. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as directed and required, that is commensurate with the grade of the post