Director of Teaching & Learning
Job title: Director of Teaching & Learning
Salary: £77,943, Leadership tier 4 – Spot Salary
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 10th November 2024 11:59pm
Interview Date: Thursday 14th November 2024
The Role:
We are excited to announce a dynamic and influential leadership role within our senior management team: Director of Teaching and Learning.
About the Role:
Newham College is seeking a dynamic Director of Teaching and Learning to join our leadership team. This pivotal role will focus on advancing teaching and learning excellence across our Further Education, Higher Education, and Apprenticeship programs. The successful candidate will lead strategic improvements, ensuring outstanding teaching practices are implemented and maintained college wide. This includes driving innovation in digital and modern pedagogical methods and fostering an inspiring learning environment that prioritizes student success and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of a college-wide Teaching and Learning Strategy, working closely with senior leadership.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives, supporting departments in achieving and sustaining high standards.
- Develop and implement policies on teaching observations and performance monitoring.
- Oversee training initiatives to ensure staff are well-prepared, innovative, and equipped to deliver exceptional learning experiences.
- Represent Newham College in external networks, championing our educational standards and engaging in continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and a formal teaching qualification, with teaching experience in a Further Education environment and a proven record of promoting high student achievement. They will bring strong leadership and communication skills, along with expertise in digital teaching methodologies and a data-driven approach to quality assurance. As a motivational leader, the candidate will be able to inspire both staff and students, work autonomously, and consistently model a student-first approach.
Why Join Us?
At Newham College, we prioritize an inclusive and sustainable environment. As part of our team, you will help shape the future of education, lead innovative strategies, and make a real impact on students’ lives.
In return we offer:
- Generous Pension Scheme to Academic (Teacher Pension Scheme) and Business Support (LGPS)
- Birthday leave – over and above the generous annual leave
- Employee Assistance Program – via Vita Health, which offers various support including Money, Work, Retirement, Health and Wellbeing, Emotional Support, Management Support, Legal and Your Rights
- Occupational Health Assistance
- 4 x designated staff development days annually.
- Fully and part funded CPD and training
- Cycle to work scheme provided by Cycle scheme.
- Family Friendly Policies
- Eye test fee for employees who use VDU.
- Targeted and themed wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
- Gym onsite
- On site Canteen and Coffee Shop on each site.
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The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.
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The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. All posts in the College are subject to a List 99 check. All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level.