The Head of Department (HoD) is responsible for the growth and performance of designated
department(s) including teaching, learning and assessment practices and business planning.
Working closely with the Assistant Principal, the HoD will focus on the strategic growth,
operational development and continuous improvement of designated department(s), adopting
an agile approach to ensure the curriculum reflects trends, LMI, industry reforms etc.
The HoD will liaise with relevant external partners to ensure the department maximises
opportunities.

The Head of Department role carries a teaching commitment of 4 hours per week.

Lead Across Key Adult Learning Areas
This role spans the leadership of our Adult ESOL , Adult Maths & English, and Adult Community Learning teams teams-essential pillars supporting learners from all backgrounds to grow, achieve, and thrive.

Main Responsibilities

Actively contribute to, implement and monitor achievement towards the college's strategic deliverables and the ambition to become an outstanding provider across all areas.

Plan, lead and have strategic and operational development responsibility for designated department(s), taking into consideration industry trends, labour market information and employer partnerships.

Proactively manage curriculum changes in order to meet local and national needs, fostering positive relationships across the Borough, within the immediate local community and with wider
external partners.

Work closely with the Assistant Principal and business support teams to develop and implement continual professional development and mandatory programmes.

Engage with and optimise the use of systems to track and monitor performance leading to timely
intervention.

Oversee staff time tabling, course file reviews and local budget management within and for department(s) within areas of responsibility.