Job Description and Person Specification
Post Title: / Assistant Principal (Merton)Salary Scale: / LM07
Post Ref: / J1970
Responsible to: / Vice Principal Curriculum and Learner Services
Department/Faculty: / Curriculum
Job Purpose
· To support the Vice Principal in management of the Merton Campus, ensuring learners have a high quality experience
· To act as Deputy Campus Manager
· To be responsible for the effective management of either the School of Business and Computing or School of Engineering and Construction based at Merton.
· To be the strategic lead for Tutorials across the College
· To line manage Heads of School, as required
Post Key DutiesThe Assistant Principal will:
· Take an active role in ensuring the Campus provides an engaging and stimulating learning environment
· Take a strategic lead for the development and implantation of the Tutorial Policy
· Act as Deputy Campus Manager
· Act as Head of School for Business and Computing or Engineering and Construction, providing strong day-to-day leadership in the development and delivery of the curriculum to ensure it meets the needs of learners and delivers a high standard learning experience along with high levels of student satisfaction, which are expected throughout the college
· To efficiently and effectively deploy all teaching staff to deliver the curriculum
· To be responsible for the effective and efficient management of any delegated budgets, physical and staffing resources
· To be responsible for the creation of an annual course file, and to create an operation plan which sets out those elements of the College’s development plan, which will be delivered by the School
· Attend SMG meetings and act as chair in place of VP where appropriate
· Support improvements in all aspects of curriculum and learner experience
· Ensure the Campus is effectively managed, including attending campus management meetings and acting as chair in place of Campus Manager where appropriate.
· Ensure the campus provides a safe, healthy and inclusive environment; attend Health & Safety meetings, acting as chair in place of Campus Manager where appropriate
· To be responsible for the implementation of the College’s quality assurance measures including the annual production of an accurate SAR and performance managing the quality of teaching and learning. Addressing areas of development robustly through an agreed annual quality improvement plan. Ensuring compliance by the delivery team in the compilation of course reviews which are completed in a timely manner
· Attend learner forum meetings for the campus and conduct learner walks across the Campus
· Line manage Heads of School as required
· Deputise for the Vice Principal as required
The information given above is intended to provide an understanding and appreciation of the workload of the job and its role within South Thames College. The job description outlines the main purposes in general terms only and is not intended to be prescriptive.
The key duties may be changed from time to time to meet the changing circumstances and are reviewed in the Performance Management Process.
Generic College Responsibilities
Employees will commit themselves to personal development through the College Performance Management Development Framework. Managers will commit themselves to operating objective and constructive assessments of performance and will be responsible with their work colleagues for agreeing performance targets to improve and maintain College services supported by individual development plans and development processes.
You will be required to carry out other duties as maybe commensurate with the post that do not change the character or purpose of the post and are necessary to maintain the high standards of business practice. The postholder will also participate in the promotion of Quality Standards and Assurance.
As an employee of the College Management Team, the post holder will be expected to participate in the formulation and implementation of College strategy and operational activity within the scope of the post. Actions of the post holder will have significant impact on the future direction of the College.
The post-holder is required to respect the confidentiality of matters relating to students and other members of staff. The post holder must be aware of and comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act (DPA)
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 all staff have a duty to assure reasonable care for the Health and Safety of themselves and others affected by their acts or omissions at work and co-operate in meeting the requirements of the law.
The College is bound by the regulations concerning protection of children and vulnerable adults. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and all other stakeholders to share this commitment. All employees have a duty to report any suspicious activity or behaviour that may be in breach of these regulations.
South Thames College is committed to ensuring equal rights and opportunities for all. Recruitment for positions in the College will be carried out in a manner that accords with best equal opportunities practice. The selection of candidates for interview will be based on the personal specification and applicants should bear this in mind when preparing their applications and completing the application form.
This job description, through business reasons, may be altered from time to time to meet the changing needs of the College.
Job Description requested by: / Bev GiarraputoTitle: / Vice Principal Curriculum and Learner Services
Date: / 22/01/2015
Job Description authorised by: / Sue Rimmer
Title: / Principal and Chief Executive
Person Specification
1. Experience
· A successful track record implementing quality improvement strategies / ü / / A/I
· Proven experience in curriculum planning and development / ü / / A/I
· Proven experience of effective budget management / ü / / A/I
· Proven experience of effective management of staff and resources / ü / / A/I
· Proven experience of motivating and supporting staff / ü / / A/I
2. Qualifications
· Degree and Qualified Teacher Status in relevant curriculum area / ü / A/I
3. Practical and Intellectual Skills
· An overall understanding of the curriculum area and an in-depth knowledge of at least part of the area / ü / A/I
· High level of computer literacy / ü / A/I
· Able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines / ü / A/I
· Able to use initiative, organise and prioritise / ü / A/I
· Able to identify and implement improvements in existing systems / ü / / A/I
· Able to communicate effectively at all levels / ü / / A/I
· Able to produce and present reports to a variety of audiences / ü / / A/I
· An understanding and working knowledge of the current funding methodology / ü / / A/I
4. Values and Personal Qualities
· Commitment to establishing and maintaining good working relations with colleagues and students / ü / / I/R
· Evidence of commitment to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and vulnerable adults / ü / / A/I/R
· Commitment to the provision of a quality service and the implementation of quality improvements / ü / / I/R
· Commitment to valuing diversity / ü / / I/R
5. Circumstances
· Able to work flexibly throughout the week/over the year by prior agreement / ü / / I
A - / Application Form / I - / Interview/Selection Tool / R - / Reference