Head of A Levels

It is an exciting time to join Wakefield College, following a successful Ofsted Inspection where the College achieved a rating of ‘Good’ across all inspection areas. Significant investment in our estate enables the College to provide modern teaching spaces which includes the recent opening of our Advanced Skills and Innovation Centre, in addition to the acquisition and renovation of a prestigious historic building in the heart of our Wakefield City Campus, which is due to open shortly.

The Head of A Levels post has become available due to retirement. This opportunity will allow you to join a thriving department with a team of professional and passionate teachers, as well as the chance to take hold of this success and mould it to mirror the needs of a future Wakefield College.

As Head of A Levels, you will strategically lead the growth and development of the A level provision and will develop and implement a culture of quality improvement to lead the provision to outstanding.

About the role:

As the Head of A Levels, you’ll be a key member of the senior leadership team, operating in a role that will include strategic responsibilities. Specifically, this will involve:

• Identifying and developing an appealing A Level curriculum which offers appropriate breadth and enables students to achieve and progress.
• Developing relationships with both feeder schools and Higher Education Institutions to enable strong progression opportunities for students.
• Managing the A Level team and leading on improving the quality of teaching and learning.
• Working closely with the Executive Director to explore opportunities for income generation.

More about you:

Solution focused, positive and with excellent communication skills, success will stem from your significant experience of strategy development and leading staff and teams through change. In addition, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Qualified to Level 6 or above in a relevant discipline.
• Successful experience of establishing a culture of high expectation of performance, ensuring achievement of excellent standards of teaching and learning and learner outcomes using innovative approaches.
• PGCE / Teaching qualification.
• A strong understanding of the FE sector and the A Level curriculum, with a proven track record of increasing student success.

Join us and we promise the support of a great team, as well as the satisfaction of contributing to learner achievements. 

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave (37 days annual leave + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Good Pension Scheme
• Access to employee assistance programme
• A wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards, Staff BBQ, Christmas Party

See what we have to offer and come join us. You won’t be disappointed

For more information about Wakefield College and the opportunity to apply, please click the Apply button and you will be redirected to our college website.

Closing Date: 11.00am on Monday 4 November 2019

Interviews will be held on Friday 15 November 2019.

Transforming lives through learning…

…by enabling young people, adults and employers to fulfil their potential.

Wakefield College is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhance Disclosure from the DBS.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.