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We have some exciting opportunities available at Barking and Dagenham College. We are looking for Head of Department (Horizons and Specialist Provision) to join our team.

You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £54,210 - £60,637 pa inclusive of London Weighting.

The Role: 

The Head of Horizon at Barking and Dagenham College is responsible for leading and managing the Horizon Programs with excellence, focusing on high needs provision. This includes overseeing the quality of teaching, growth, learning, and support for learners with complex needs and Business planning. The role involves strategic planning, curriculum development, staff management, and budget oversight to ensure the successful delivery of the program.

Key Responsibilities of our Head of Department (Horizons and Specialist Provision) role:

• Working closely with the  Director, the HoD will focus on the strategic growth,  operational development and continuous improvement of designated department(s), adopting an agile approach to ensure the curriculum reflects trends, LMI, industry reforms , LA and various Stakeholder needs etc.
• The HoD will liaise with relevant external partners to ensure the department maximises opportunities. 
• Plan, lead and have strategic and operational development responsibility for designated department(s)
• Proactively manage curriculum changes in order to meet local and national needs, fostering positive relationships across the Borough, within the immediate local community and with wider external partners
• Oversee the monitoring of departmental targets for learner and course success measures to ensure that strategic targets are met, leading to continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with EHCP (Education, Health, and Care Plans) and other relevant legislation.
• The Head of Department role carries a teaching commitment of 8 hours per week.

Our ideal Head of Department (Horizons and Specialist Provision) should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Degree or equivalent qualification
•  Cert Ed/PGCE/ Specialist Qual or relevant teaching/training qualification
• A Leadership and management qualification is desirable
• Experience of providing inspirational leadership and management to High Needs teams, resulting in enhanced teaching, learning and assessment practices, growth and organisational change
• Demonstrable experience of leading and developing teaching, learning and assessment provision in accordance with quality assurance frameworks

If you are passionate about success and can do the above, then we want to hear from you! 

You will need to submit a cover letter demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role.

PLEASE NOTE;

• All applications forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting.
• We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline.
• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

Barking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Safeguarding at BDC

All employment offers are made subject to checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.  These include (some of which are dependent upon the role and the individual): enhanced DBS including children’s barred list check, DfE teaching/management barred list check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

You will be required to become familiar with College’s policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are asked to complete mandatory training on KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Closing date for applications: 13th October 2024

If you would like to learn more about our Head of Department (Horizons and Specialist Provision) role, then please click ‘apply’ today!