Coordinator of English & Media
- Recruiter
- City and Islington College
- Location
- Islington, London (Greater)
- Salary
- £48,918 up to £50,791
- Posted
- 18 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 01 May 2017
- Subject Area
- English Language / Literature, Media Studies
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
To take responsibility for the development, quality and organisation of the English & Media Department, in particular: the leadership, professional development of teaching and support staff; curriculum development; managing resources and departmental capitation; monitoring and reporting student performance; promoting and monitoring Equal Opportunities for students and staff.
In addition to the responsibilities of a teacher laid down in the Sixth Form Colleges Conditions of Service, the post-holder will be responsible for:
Leadership and management of the English & Media Department by:
- Actively upholding the College's aims, objectives, ethos and policies
- Induction, guidance and advice
- Oversight of the work of members of the department including assessment and evaluation
- Convening regular curriculum area meetings, contributing to and reporting back from, all areas of consultation
- Communicating regularly with members of the department about departmental, Sixth Form College and College-wide issues that affect their work
- Annual Training Needs Analysis to ensure that members of the department keep abreast of recent developments in their subject areas & developments across English & Media
- Setting and implementing a programme of staff development for all members of the department, in liaison with HR, City and Islington College
- Consultation with the teachers on distribution of classes and writing the timetable for the area in consultation with the Director & Deputy Directors of the Sixth Form College
- Advising the Director of the Sixth Form College on recruitment and job descriptions for all staff in the curriculum area
- Participating in the general policy and decision making of the SFC and the College as a whole – through membership of the SFC’s management team - and incorporating Sixth Form College/College/Group policies into the Department's work
- Representing the Sixth Form College at relevant external meetings
- Appraisal of staff including lesson observation, & performance management for post-holders
- Responsibility for quality in the area through the system of Course Review, Self-Assessment & quality improvement planning
- Actively promoting improved achievement & retention in the curriculum area through systems of target setting
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