Head of Teaching and Learning

Morgan Hunt Ltd ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

Waltham Forest College is one of London's most successful Colleges and in February 2018 Ofsted judged the College to be 'Good' in all that we do. The College is proud to be described as an 'inclusive college' and having a diverse workforce that mirrors our local community. From the moment you walk into our spectacular building you can see that this is a college built for success. The College firmly believes that our employees are the heart of the organisation and having the right people in the right place is the key to our success. This exciting position, based in London will report into the Deputy Principal - Curriculum & Quality. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of contributing to ensuring high quality outcomes within an education and training sector. You will be responsible for the management and quality of all curriculum provision across the campus, including work based learning programmes. In addition, to develop, implement and embed best practice to ensure continuous and sustainable improvements of the learner experience across the College Key responsibilities of the Head of Teaching and Learning will be: * Contribute to the implementation, maintenance and improvement of the College's quality assurance and improvement systems * Lead on and develop innovative approaches to teaching and learning to embed best practice enabling staff and learners to achieve their maximum potential * Lead on the college's digital learning strategy, and to promote, develop and evaluate the impact of technology enhanced learning * Lead on, develop and implement an exemplary learner experience * Embedding equality and diversity into quality enhancement * Work closely with MIS to ensure that digested data is provided for Managers which empowers them to improve and monitor quality * Provide the QA link with Awarding Bodies including managing annual cross-college Quality Reviews * Support the College nominee, managers and staff to prepare for external audit activity such as Ofsted. * Identify and manage Professional Development and the training of curriculum staff * Develop and lead, with the Deputy Principal, the College's SAR/QIP process * Monitor and develop the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery * Working with colleagues to deliver a quality focused learner experience * Manage allocated budget The ideal Head of Teaching and Learning will have: * A degree or relevant professional qualifications. * Have substantial experience within the education and training sector and understanding of the London market * Hold a UK recognised teaching qualification * Demonstrable experience managing a range of curriculum within a further education and training environment * Experience of leadership and management of staff * Demonstrable experience of delivering outstanding teaching and learning * Experience of continuous quality improvement * Strong knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and experience of the inspection process Applications close on Tuesday 9th June In return the successful candidate for the Head of Teaching and Learning will receive: * Competitive salary (Starting from £45,534 + £1,980 London Weighting) | Childcare Vouchers | Credit Union Loans | Cycle to Work Scheme | Dining and Catering | Employee Assistance Programme | Enhanced Sick Pay | Extended Christmas Closure | Eye Care Vouchers | Family Friendly Policies | Free On-site Car Parking | Generous Pension | Low Gender Pay Gap | Onsite Butchery Smithfield Unit | Software Packages | Swimming Pool | The Mallinson Restaurant | The Print Shop Walthamstow Leisure Centre | Work Perks and Gems At Work | YMCA Gym Discount To apply for this vacancy or for more information, please apply now below to Waltham Forest Colleges recruitment partner Morgan Hunt, who will give you a call to discuss the position in more detail. Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.