Wirral Metropolitan College

WIRRAL METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:
STEM Centre Manager / Curriculum Area and Site
STEM and Applied Science plus additional responsibility for AMS / POST REF: RQ498
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Assistant Principal, Science, Public Services, Engineering, HE and Construction / RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Curriculum staff in assigned area and co-ordination of STEM Centre activities with business support/other relevant curriculum area managers. / JOB FAMILY: Leadership & Management

GRADE: 12

HSP RANGE: H39-H44
SALARY RANGE: £38,471 - £ 44,576 pa
JOB PURPOSE:
To manage the curriculum provision within a defined area achieving annual targets for
1)  Finances - learner numbers and income
2)  Expenditure- staff utilisation, staff planning and non-staff costs; and
3)  Quality - success and progression rates
To ensure that teaching is undertaken effectively, including cover where necessary.
To ensure all quality assurance procedures and systems are effectively implemented within the area of responsibility.
To co-ordinate the STEM Centre activities in consultation with the relevant business support/other faculty area managers to ensure the smooth operation of the STEM Centre. To be the Health and safety representative for the STEM Centre and report to the College’s Health and Safety Committee. Comply with all College policies and procedures and maintain compliance within the area of responsibility in particular with regards to performance management.
In pursuance of the College’s mission and vision, assist in achieving the strategic objectives and outcomes of the College.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Planning and business growth

1  To actively manage the curriculum area assigned, achieving continuous improvement with respect to:

a)  Quality – Success and Progression rates;

b)  Finances – Student recruitment, retention, staff utilisation, mix of staff and non-staff resources;

c)  Active performance management of staff and succession planning.

2  To plan the operations of the STEM Centre with the relevant business support/curriculum faculty managers as appropriate. To be the health and safety representative for the STEM Centre and report to the College’s Health and Safety Committee. To work with the Deputy Principal and Director of Estates and Facilities to plan capital works.

Quality Assurance

3  To have a strong commitment to improving the quality of delivery and outcomes within the curriculum area assigned.

4  To deliver high quality outcomes for learners in line with the Common Inspection Framework, the College’s quality and business planning cycles, effective self-assessment and course evaluation and review, and ensure that a high commitment to quality is embedded throughout the staff within the area.

5  To actively manage and address areas of poor performance either at course or staff level including performance management and curriculum development.

6  To be responsible for ensuring that learner and employer voice activities, including surveys and forums, are embedded and actioned across the area.

7  Resolve escalated issues with validating bodies, external verifiers and moderators to ensure the highest standards are maintained in the area of responsibility.

8  Enact a positive commitment to inclusive learning and development of appropriate progression pathways for learners.

9  Prepare reports and attend meetings as appropriate for the College committees and other internal and external meetings.

Performance management

10  Manage curriculum development and programme planning in line with College and regional objectives. To actively manage and address areas of inefficiency within the faculty in line with College procedures.

11  Line manage and develop curriculum staff within the designated curriculum area. To actively monitor, manage and develop teaching practice within the area including undertaking lesson observations, learning walks and learning talks.

12  To performance manage staff members assigned in line with College policies, in particular sickness, capability and disciplinary policies.

13  Comply with the College’s budget delegation principles and effectively manage delegated resources including staff utilisation, budgets, class sizes and accommodation.

14  To ensure the effective timetabling of staff, courses and rooms in order to create efficiency of delivery of the curriculum offered within the programme area.

15  Effectively lead teams through the implementation of HR policies and procedures.

16  Contribute to the recruitment, selection and induction of staff, ensuring all staff are appraised and set meaningful developmental targets, linked to business development.

In carrying out his/her duties the appointee must:

17  Engage in continuous professional development.

18  Understand and apply the principles of equality of opportunity in an academic context.

19  Have a positive commitment to inclusive learning.

20  Undertake appropriate training and staff development as requested.

21  Be able to commute effectively between all College sites.

22  Remain current by keeping abreast of up to date curriculum understanding and course options through various internal and external arrangements and processes.

23  Be prepared to work some evenings and weekends.

24  Be fully aware of and comply and promote the College’s Equality Scheme and all other policies, including Financial Regulations.

25  Comply with Health and Safety Regulations and their responsibilities within the Health and Safety Policy and be aware of the College statement on Health and Safety.

26  Work in accordance with the Data Protection Act and to ensure that all data protection concerns are reported to the Head of Information and Funding

27  Work flexibly and efficiently, to maintain the highest professional standards and to promote and implement the policies of the Corporation.

28  Maintain knowledge of, and implement, College policies.

29  Promote and market the College positively and professionally at all times through formal and informal locations.

30  Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

31  Ensure commitment to customer care at all times.

32  Demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to the College values and ethos identified within the Strategic framework.

33  Undertake such other duties as are commensurate with the role, including the provision of teaching.

In addition to the above, the post holder may be required to undertake such duties as reasonably required, commensurate with the grade.

This job description is current as at the date shown below. Following the normal consultation processes, it is liable to variation by Management to reflect or anticipate changes in or to, the job or the organisation.

Successful candidates who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed.

Created: September 2017

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

KEY ESSENTIAL CRITERIA / Method of
Assessment
Qualifications
·  Degree or equivalent suitable vocational or professional qualification.
·  Full recognised teaching qualification.
·  Hold or commit to achieving a formal management qualification within two years.
·  Level 2 English and maths. / A/Q
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Qualifications / ·  Health and Safety qualification.
·  Evidence of relevant continuous professional development. / I,Q
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Experience
·  Successful practice as a lecturer or curriculum manager in post-16 education and/or training.
·  Experience of leading staff teams successfully.
·  Setting, monitoring and achieving measurable targets within a framework of action plans.
·  Ability to use data to assess and improve both standards and performance.
·  Successful experience of managing quality and service standards.
·  Successful experience of managing external relationships and business development.
·  Experience of the application of successful self-assessment, course review and or curriculum audit processes.
·  Demonstrable track record of identification and resolution of issues relating to staff / A, I
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A, I / ·  Experience in a subject discipline related to the area of responsibility.
·  Experience of delivering presentations to external stakeholders.
·  Experience of contributing to bid/tender writing.
·  Successful implementation of strategic change.
·  Successful experience of managing curriculum.
·  Experience of reporting to a corporation board. / I
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Skills and Specialist Knowledge
·  Ability to manage a diverse range of programmes and staff within a curriculum team to achieve high standards and performance.
·  Ability to analyse performance, identify problems and provide solutions.
·  Knowledge of Liverpool City Region business growth opportunities and Skills for Growth agreements.
·  Effective budgetary and resource management.
·  Awareness of equal opportunities, health and safety and data protection issues and their implications within learning, teaching and assessment.
·  Competent in use of IT and data analysis. / A, I, P
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A, I, P / ·  Knowledge of current research into post-16 teaching, learning and assessment.
·  Knowledge of best practice in education and training.
·  Application of strategic thinking, creative thinking, problem-solving and solution-bringing. / I
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Processes
·  Post-16 inspection processes.
·  Identifying and addressing development requirements in an objective, structured and supportive manner.
·  Ability to analyse situations against priorities and identify development paths. / A, I, P
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A, I, P / ·  Broader Quality Assurance Processes e.g. Training Excellence Standard or equivalent; IiP; Higher Education provision. / I
Personal Skills and Attributes
·  Commitment to high standards, team working and a corporate approach to priorities, systems, and achieving goals.
·  Facilitating and motivating colleagues and teams to achieve organisational goals.
·  Self-motivated and willing to work flexibly.
·  Objectivity and critical self-review. / A, I
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·  Energetic, enthusiastic and a sense of humour / I
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Special Working Conditions
·  May be required to work at any location of the College, now or in the future.
·  Presenting reports and attending meetings at a time and location to suit the needs of the organisation. / I
I / ·  Ability to drive and use own vehicle / I

* Methods of Assessment

A Application form C Case Study Q Evidence of qualification

P Presentation/teaching simulation E Exercise/test G Group Discussion/exercise

I Interview

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