Head of Department Service Industries and Construction

Who we are?

Redcar and Cleveland College is a vibrant, forward-facing college recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. We are proud to deliver the highest standards of education, offering a full range of vocational courses, higher education, apprenticeships and commercial training for young people, adults, and local employers.  As a valued part of our community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to realise their full potential.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Department to lead the curriculum teams of Construction and Service Industries reporting to our Vice Principal Curriculum. The successfully candidate will have a proven track record in curriculum leadership, and their expertise will be instrumental in driving innovation, high academic standards specifically in teaching and learning, and fostering an environment of growth and excellence within the department.

As a Head of Department with Redcar and Cleveland College you will be responsible for the areas of Sport, Public Services, Hair and Beauty and Construction Trades. Funding streams within the areas include study programmes, adult and higher education provision. You will work with the Head of Department Apprenticeships in ensuring that all students have the best possible student experience and fulfil their ambitions. You will lead two Curriculum Managers, one leading on Service Industries and the other Construction. Through the Curriculum Managers you will lead on supporting curriculum staff in being exceptional in teaching and learning and a budget holder for the area.

We are part Education Training Collective (Etc.), which is of a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training, and Innersummit. Our staff are skilled, high performing and committed to our learners and to the Group’s vision,  ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond’. Join us in shaping the future- we are looking for individuals who are ready to inspire, achieve and share our commitment to delivering outstanding education. 

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and experienced professional with a passion for education. Be skilled in managing staff, highly motivated, and possess excellent organisational skills.

 We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work.  At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:

·         Generous annual leave entitlement (43-50 days per annum, depending on role).

·         Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas

·         Free on-site parking

·         Teachers Pension Scheme with 23.68% Employer Contribution

·         Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

·         Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme

·         Career development opportunities for progression

·         Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme

·         Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)

·         Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)

·         Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more   https://thanking-you.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start

·         Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award

·         Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)

·         Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available

·         Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk

Schedule

·         Monday-Friday

·         Flexible lunch breaks

·         Some evenings and weekends to support the College Curriculum operations.

·         Rather not work the normal 9 – 5? If you have a working pattern that you would prefer, please discuss this with us and we might be able to support.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Sarah Johnson, Vice Principal; Redcar and Cleveland College on sarah.johnson@cleveland.ac.uk

If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Midnight Monday 22nd September.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview.  Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro – https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/  or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999  Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/   phone 01634 247350  text 07824 113848.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work,  promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.

Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/

*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please

All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/