Programme Team Leader - Vocational (Penzance)

We are one of the highest performing colleges nationally on all courses at all levels, rated Ofsted ‘Outstanding’.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead our Vocational Team which delivers a range of programmes at the Penwith Campus: Art & Design, Music, Performing Arts, Media, Games Design, Health & Social Care, Childhood Studies, Sport, Public Services, IT and Business, leading support for students, staff, quality, resources and curriculum. They will also be responsible for courses from Level 2 to Foundation Degrees/HND.

Team leaders are responsible for the quality of provision within their programme area, this includes the curriculum offer and content, teaching and learning, pastoral support, learning resources, recruitment and the overall student experience. It is essential that they lead, support and motivate staff members and build good relationships with stakeholders and employers.

We are seeking applicants with good academic and professional qualifications, appropriate lecturing experience and experience of leadership in an educational context. The successful candidate will be a committed professional who is able to share their enthusiasm with students and staff to deliver a cohesive programme across Vocational courses.

The successful applicant will be required to provide high quality teaching (on education programmes) and contribute to providing an outstanding learning experience for our students. A commitment to curriculum development and a flexible approach to teaching and learning are required. They will also need to work with confidence with a wide variety of ability levels and project enthusiasm for all aspects of the subject.

Applicants should be degree educated and hold a full teaching qualification.

We offer a generous package with benefits including 40 days annual leave plus bank holidays and College closure days, teacher pension scheme, relocation package, free on-site parking and a variety of on-site benefits and discounts.