Head of Academic Studies
Waltham Forest, Central Parade, Waltham Forest
Head of Academic Studies
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Waltham Forest, Central Parade, Waltham Forest
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 6 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
Supported by the relevant Assistant Principal, the main purpose of the job is to grow, lead and develop our school of Academic Studies. The successful candidate will oversee this developing subject area, and monitoring the work of Subject Leads in areas assisting in the development and production of learning and teaching material to deliver a suite of subjects at both GCSE and A Level. Our A Level offer is designed to be high performing, we expect our young people to be successful and go on to the very best offer. Our GCSE programme is predominantly designed for students new to the country, or those who just missed out on getting five good GCSEs at secondary school.
You will be a qualified Teacher with experience of teaching or training up to A level for more than two years. Experience of curriculum development and continuous quality improvement is also essential to this role.
Waltham Forest College has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only 15 General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating. As an Anchor Institution, Waltham Forest College serves its local and regional communities across North and East London exceptionally well and has been successful in driving aspiration and achievements for its students and wider communities.
We believe that our employees are the heart of the organisation and having the right people in the right place, with the right skills is the key to our success. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about working in an aspirational and high performing college and dedicated to contributing to an outstanding experience for our learners
We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.