Assistant Head of Department Multi-Skills

Assistant Head of Department
Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades Department: Construction & Building Services 
Salary - £40,000-£43,000
Full Time – Permanent Position

Teaching Personnel have an exciting opportunity to work with an exceptional college in Cambridge. The College are looking for an Assistant Head of Department for Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades, your responsibilities will include assisting the Head of Department in overseeing and enhancing the curriculum for Study Programmes, Apprenticeships, and Adult courses. You will also manage staff and resources within the Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades area.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Providing day to day support to the Multi-Skills Trowel Trades teams.
• Assisting with timetabling of courses across the Department with a student-centred approach.
• Chair course team meetings and document on meeting minutes. 
• Developing and implementing a teaching support cover rota for the Department.
• To support, develop and embed a collaborative approach to planning, preparation and adaptation of resources to ensure that all students reach their full potential in every learning environment.
• Embed English & Maths throughout the curriculum and at the centre of all study programmes.
• Monitor and act upon poor attendance, punctuality and behaviour in line with college processes and procedures, and to ensure that area and College targets are met.
• Ensure an outstanding student experience and excellent outcomes and progression.
• Develop industry contacts to ensure currency of curriculum content and provide work experience opportunities.

Qualifications

Must hold Level 5 or above teaching
Qualification such as DET,
DTLLS or Cert Ed / PGCE
A Construction qualification relating to the curriculum area. 
Must hold or working towards IQA Award or equivalent.

Directions

This college is located in Cambridge. Local motorway routes nearby. Parking will be available on site.

If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson

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