Head of Curriculum – Creative Arts

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Please complete your application below, and we will promptly begin the recruitment process. SALARY: Up to £60,000 depending on skills and experienceJOB TYPE: PermanentHOURS: Full TimeLOCATION: Hitchin CampusNorth Hertfordshire College is committed to expanding our provision in media production and creative technologies are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join our team as the Head of our Creative Arts Department. This is an exciting time for the college as we have just received significant funding from the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) for the development of a new Film/media suite to enable us to better meet the needs of a dynamic TV and Film production industry based in Hertfordshire. In addition to the development of our media production programmes and facilities, the college is also looking to expand its existing portfolio of courses into new and emerging creative technologies including immersive virtual reality (VR) design, digital film making, interactive media and augmented reality.This is an exciting opportunity in which the successful applicant will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our creative arts programs. We are looking for a forward-thinking individual with considerable experience of driving innovation, creating new partnerships with employers, inspiring creativity, and developing programmes that ensure students are well-prepared for the evolving landscape of the creative industries.MORE THAN JUST A SALARYContributory pension schemeFor a full outline of benefits, click here PERSON SPECIFICATIONA strong course leader who delivers multiple and diverse teaching methods, which provide high quality success outcomesExperienced observer of classroom and workplace teaching and learning assessments, with experience of writing detailed reports and support plansAn understanding of the development of a comprehensive, detailed and responsive further and higher education curriculumAn ability to engage and motivate individuals to deliver high performance outcomes in a further education environmentGood analytical skills with proven ability to use management information to identify issues and opportunities to drive quality and performanceGood communication and presentation skills, written and verbalROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESManage the agreed quality processes and systems; course review, internal/external verification, student satisfaction, learn and lesson observations; work with colleagues across the designated curricula to deliver a quality focused student experience, which engages, inspires and prepares students for the world of workInput into the development and evolution of a responsive, relevant, curriculum offer, which complements that offered by the Schools Trust sponsored by the college; work with marketing, communications and events colleagues to define a clear proposition to individual students of all ages within the curriculum responsibilityTeach a minimum of 340 hours on a range of courses, as required, demonstrating high standards of teaching, learning and attainment, whilst ensuring continuous improvement in own teaching to support positive student outcomesWork with the head of curriculum and other colleagues to ensure the delivery of the college’s model for teaching and learning is effective; ensure that the model is consistently applied and embedded across the curriculum(s) of responsibilityWith the head of curriculum and quality and innovation colleagues, create and deliver a personalised teaching and learning support plan for teaching staff, whilst ensuring each plan provides inspiration and direction required to deliver outstanding teaching and learningTo support the head of curriculum with the creation of the Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and the execution of the subsequent Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) to ensure that the curriculum area(s) continue to progress to excellenceWork with colleagues across the college to ensure we are providing necessary safeguarding support for studentsTO APPLY Full name:
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