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Deputy Head of Digital

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are looking for a Deputy Head of Digital to work within a College in Salford on a Permanent Basis.

Location: Salford

Job role/responsibilities:
The successful candidate will lead on curriculum development and delivery, monitor and report on KPI's, whilst promoting high quality standards across our digital curriculum. In addition, you'll be teaching within the Computing and IT team and should have a good working knowledge of vocational and T-Level qualifications and have great skills in Programming and Math's for Computing. It is desirable that applicants have relevant industry experience and a solid network of industry professionals.

  • Deputy Heads of Department report to the Head of Department for subject organization and teaching per the principal's curricular policy.
  • Monitor student performance and collaborate with the Curriculum Manager to improve retention, attendance, and achievement.
  • Maintain close working relationships with the progress team, Learning Leaders, and Digital Leaders to address underachievement and attendance issues.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor strategies to enhance value-added outcomes.
  • Plan and oversee the creation of clear schemes of work and high-quality assignments for all curriculum programs.
  • Lead specific programs and monitor student progress, including attendance and assessments like IV and sample preparation.
  • Assist the Head of Department in staff deployment for curriculum delivery.
  • Collaborate with the Head of Department to establish external agency relationships.
  • Manage, develop, and coach staff where appropriate and lead curriculum meetings, training, and professional development.
  • Ensure Health and Safety of self and others.
  • Perform additional duties as required by the Head of Faculty or College.

Knowledge/Experience:

  • Appropriate Degree or Equivalent
  • Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards this.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Experience of Delivering a BTEC programmed or an AS/A2 subject.
  • Ability to motivate students with differing abilities and needs.
  • Ability to effectively monitor student attainment and use data to improve performance.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal & organisational skills
  • Knowledge of the assessment process of GCSE and Functional Skills qualifications
  • Subject specialism knowledge related to Maths and English curriculum.
  • A commitment to high standards of student attendance and punctuality & attainment
  • Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and effective outcomes.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Flexible team player
  • An ability to meet all the objectives outlined in the job description for the post.
  • Commitment and responsibility to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
  • Commitment to College policies i.e. Health & Safety & Equality and Diversity & Inclusion
  • DBS Check acceptable to the college will be undertaken for successful applicant.

If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: lewis.odonnell@servicecare.org.uk or tel: 01772208962. Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a referral scheme in place of up to £250.