Head of Curriculum & Standards: Performance and ProductionRef: 2324/184Hours: 37 hours per weekSalary: £53,433 per annum. Plu.....
Head of Curriculum & Standards: Performance and Production
Ref: 2324/184
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £53,433 per annum. Plus generous benefits, including:
• 48 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures) • Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
About the roleThe Head of Curriculum and Standards for Performance and Production will lead a large team of staff to deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment in three subject areas, namely Music, Media and Performing Arts. You will set and maintain high standards for performances, shows, gigs, concerts, and showcases in our on-site theatre and when our students represent the College at external venues. You will formulate and implement strategies to ensure that the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is of the highest standard
Under the direction of the Director of Curriculum: Further Education, and supported by a Deputy Head of Curriculum, the Head of Curriculum and Standards for Performance and Production will be a member of the College Leadership Team and will manage a diverse staff team, for whom you will provide the necessary support and direction they require, to help them deliver to a consistently high standard for the benefit of our students. Growing and developing the curriculum area through regular reviews of provision and through engagement with employers and partners is also a key feature of the role.
About the person You will have significant experience in the Performance and/or Production sector and will be able to bring industry standards and expectations to the curriculum area. You will also possess strong leadership skills that will make a difference for the benefit of staff and students. Experience of planning and delivering teaching or training relevant to the subject area is desirable.
A commitment to the transformational nature of further education is a must, as is ambition for the students, staff and outcomes of the curriculum area. Effective organisational skills, the ability to motivate others, and knowledge of the key issues facing Further Education are also essential.
About the CollegeA college with an excellent track record for quality, we're amongst the top performers in the region. We're one of the largest providers of A Level and vocational programmes for 16 to 19 year olds in the region. We also deliver a range of T Levels, Traineeships, Apprenticeships, degree level courses, working with over 1,000 employers, helping them to meet their current and future skills needs.
We are proud of our excellent achievement rates for students at all levels, as well as our outstanding student progression into higher-level study and employment.
York College is proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.
With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym. Please check out our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk
Want to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Katharine Dent-Jones, Director of Curriculum: Further Education, at kdent@yorkcollege.ac.uk or call 01904 770308.
Important NoticesPlease see attached document for important notices.
Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.
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Closing date: 8 July 2024 (9am)Interviews: 18 July 2024
We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.
We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.
