About The Role
From cars to construction, wiring to plumbing - help to shape our Technical Industries as a Deputy Head. EKC Dover College is looking to appoint a Deputy Head of Department to join our thriving Technical Industries team. In this pivotal role, you will take charge of enhancing the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment across a diverse range of fields including construction, engineering, electrical, manufacturing, and automotive. You will play a key role in monitoring performance metrics and initiating swift, impactful interventions to drive continuous improvement. As a Deputy Head you will: Lead efforts to improve the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment within the Technical Industries department (construction, engineering, electrical, manufacturing, automotive). Collaborate with the Head of Department to develop and implement the department’s curriculum, ensuring it meets industry standards and community needs. Support the strategic planning and execution of departmental goals, aligning them with EKC Group’s broader vision. Implement and monitor the department’s quality improvement plan to enhance the student experience. Analyse departmental data (retention, achievement, attendance, student satisfaction) on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy and identify areas for improvement. Develop and execute timely and effective interventions based on data analysis to drive student success. Work closely with industry partners to ensure the curriculum is current and aligned with real-world requirements. Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our
benefits
when working for the East Kent Colleges Group: About You
As a Deputy Head, you work alongside the Head of Department in overseeing the delivery of programmes and courses. You will have a proven track record of driving high standards and implementing improvements within a department. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with the Head of Department to ensure the effective delivery of programmes and courses, maintaining high standards of quality. Take responsibility for completing staff appraisals, conducting teaching and learning observations, and holding one-on-one meetings with staff members. Line manage a team of lecturers and support staff, providing guidance, feedback, and support to enhance their performance. Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to improve teaching quality and student outcomes. Serve as the first point of contact for programme leaders in the absence of the Head of Department, ensuring smooth communication and continued operations. Utilise your experience in further education environments to support lecturing staff in delivering high-quality teaching to young people. With a background in education, a teaching qualification, and experience in leading teams, you will be well-equipped to make a significant contribution to the department's success and ongoing improvement. No need to spend time updating your CV, just click
apply
and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date. If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on
jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk
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From cars to construction, wiring to plumbing - help to shape our Technical Industries as a Deputy Head. EKC Dover College is looking to appoint a Deputy Head of Department to join our thriving Technical Industries team. In this pivotal role, you will take charge of enhancing the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment across a diverse range of fields including construction, engineering, electrical, manufacturing, and automotive. You will play a key role in monitoring performance metrics and initiating swift, impactful interventions to drive continuous improvement. As a Deputy Head you will: Lead efforts to improve the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment within the Technical Industries department (construction, engineering, electrical, manufacturing, automotive). Collaborate with the Head of Department to develop and implement the department’s curriculum, ensuring it meets industry standards and community needs. Support the strategic planning and execution of departmental goals, aligning them with EKC Group’s broader vision. Implement and monitor the department’s quality improvement plan to enhance the student experience. Analyse departmental data (retention, achievement, attendance, student satisfaction) on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy and identify areas for improvement. Develop and execute timely and effective interventions based on data analysis to drive student success. Work closely with industry partners to ensure the curriculum is current and aligned with real-world requirements. Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our
benefits
when working for the East Kent Colleges Group: About You
As a Deputy Head, you work alongside the Head of Department in overseeing the delivery of programmes and courses. You will have a proven track record of driving high standards and implementing improvements within a department. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with the Head of Department to ensure the effective delivery of programmes and courses, maintaining high standards of quality. Take responsibility for completing staff appraisals, conducting teaching and learning observations, and holding one-on-one meetings with staff members. Line manage a team of lecturers and support staff, providing guidance, feedback, and support to enhance their performance. Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to improve teaching quality and student outcomes. Serve as the first point of contact for programme leaders in the absence of the Head of Department, ensuring smooth communication and continued operations. Utilise your experience in further education environments to support lecturing staff in delivering high-quality teaching to young people. With a background in education, a teaching qualification, and experience in leading teams, you will be well-equipped to make a significant contribution to the department's success and ongoing improvement. No need to spend time updating your CV, just click
apply
and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date. If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on
jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk
#J-18808-Ljbffr
