Ctl- Maths and Science

CTL- MATHS AND SCIENCE Full-time and permanent Barnstaple Campus

Information for Candidates

Petroc is one of the South West's leading colleges, committed to raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and businesses in Devon and beyond. Operating from three campuses, two in North Devon (Barnstaple) and one in Mid Devon (Tiverton), Petroc reaches out to a large rural community across the whole county.

We provide an exceptional range of further and higher education programmes which, in line with our vision, will equip our communities for the future, economically, socially and culturally.

We have many things to be proud of at Petroc. Our students consistently produce record- breaking results and progress onto the country's leading universities, further training or employment. We have enviable learner success rates placing us in the top 9% of colleges in the country for A Levels and BTECs. Our learners are at the heart of everything we do and we are proud of their successes.

Our whole community is committed to driving forward educational success in further and higher education and we all strive to raise the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and businesses in Devon and beyond.

We believe in bringing out the very best in people through being open and responsive, stimulating fresh thinking and building both confidence and ambition; and our personality is summarised in our vision ‘Raising Aspirations, Realising Potential, Supporting Success’.

Petroc is central to the economic, social and cultural needs of our surrounding communities. Over 16,000 student enrolments take place each year with ages ranging from 14 to 80+ years. With a staff headcount of approximately 900, the college is one of the largest employers in the area. We pride ourselves on our forward thinking, enthusiastic and diverse staff who make Petroc a vibrant and friendly place that is both flexible and supportive for all.

Petroc delivers significant provision across all Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and Education Funding Agency (EFA) programme areas (except agriculture) in a wide range of academic, vocational, work based, recreational and Higher Educational (in collaboration with the University of Plymouth) subjects.

Our students come from Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and, through distance learning, areas far beyond South West England. Strong links are maintained with all schools and community colleges, as well as other institutions, to ensure comprehensive provision for all young people, adults and employers in the area.

We are developing inspiring state-of-the-art facilities, having recently opened a Future Technologies Centre at our Mid Devon Campus, an Engineering Centre of Excellence at our North Devon Campus; and we have a Lifestyle and Tourism Centre, also at our North Devon Campus which opened in the Summer 2016.

With the nearest University 50 miles away, Petroc’s Brannams Campus in Barnstaple has seen a very large increase in Higher Education and further expansion is planned through the Mid Devon Campus. In total, some 450 people currently study Higher Education at the college, with the majority on Foundation Degree programmes.

Now would be an exciting time to join the College as we continue to push the boundaries of educational excellence and maximise our potential to serve our communities.

In November 2015 The Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) recognised the achievements of Petroc by grading the college as ‘good’. TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The advertised post is Full time & permanent.

Hours of Work

You will be expected to work such hours as are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of your duties and responsibilities. Staff will normally work a 37 hour week.

Holiday

The postholder will be entitled to 39 days paid leave per annum, plus Bank Holidays. Also the college traditionally closes between Christmas and the New Year and these three days are additional to the postholder’s leave entitlement.

The salary for this post will be £35,490 - £39,810

Probationary Period

As with all Petroc appointments, there will be a 10 month probationary period. This is to provide the opportunity for the line manager to ensure that the employee is on the right track and is progressing in the role as expected. The notice period will be one week during this probationary period.

Pension Scheme

You will automatically join the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is an index linked final salary scheme. The contribution that you would make would be 9.6% of your gross salary, with Petroc making a contribution of 16.4% on your behalf.

Appraisal

All Petroc employees are required to take part in the college’s Appraisal Scheme. You will be appraised on an annual basis. The appraisal is aimed at establishing work targets and to identifying to each employee’s training and development needs. It is not, however, linked to salary, promotional issues or any performance-related pay element.

Induction

All new staff are required to participate in a Staff Induction Programme, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training, Health & Safety and Safeguarding Training as part of their Contract of Employment.

Trade Unions

You will be entitled to join a union at the college and, indeed you are encouraged to do so by college management. This is because college management consults with staff through a Joint Consultative Committee framework upon which recognised trade unions and/or professional organisations are represented. Recognised unions are UNISON for support staff, UCU and ATL for academic staff and ACM for college managers. If you are appointed to the post you are applying for and wish for more information, the Human Resources Office will put you in touch with the appropriate branch representative. Criminal Background Disclosure

Applicants / Employees are required to declare any pending criminal prosecutions they may have as well as any spent criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings as defined under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. The only exception to this requirement is that Applicants / Employees do not need to disclose any ‘protected’ cautions or convictions as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2013. (Failure to disclose this information at any stage of the selection process could lead to dismissal upon appointment in a role)

NB DBS Disclosures will be taken up on successful candidates only.

More information is attached to our application form.

Sick Pay

Petroc offers its employees the benefit of a sickness allowance when absent due to illness. This ranges from one month’s full pay and two months’ half pay, after four months’ service to six months’ full pay and six months’ half pay after five years’ service. More details are contained in all Petroc Contracts of Employment and Sickness Procedures.

ID Badges

Photo ID badges are issued to all staff on appointment and can be used for photocopying and library borrowing as well as for identification purposes. It is a requirement that all staff wear their badges whilst on any college premises. CURRICULUM TEAM LEADER- MATHS & SCIENCE BASED AT – BARNSTAPLE FULL TIME – PERMANENT Name: Date: August 2017 Department: Arts and Science Line Manager: Scale: M14 – M19 Hours per Week: 37 hours per week Spinal Column Points: £35,490 - £39,810

This job description is a current statement of the duties and tasks required of the post-holder concerned. The nature of the job description will change from time to time and its terms are always governed and over-ridden by the post-holder’s Contract of Employment. The duties outlined in this document do not constitute a comprehensive or exclusive list and duties may be varied from time to time which do not change the general character of the job or level or responsibility entailed.

The College has an active Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, commitment to which is expected from all staff. Applicants are, therefore, invited from all suitably qualified people irrespective of disability, gender or race. In particular, applicants with a disability, if they wish to do so, may indicate on the application form details of their disability.

MAIN FUNCTION OF THE JOB

 To work collaboratively both with the associated Department Manager and with internal and external stakeholders on the delivery and development of high quality departmental programmes.  To lead the development of curriculum areas in ways which foster an appropriate culture and ethos, to realise the curriculum vision for excellent teaching, learning and assessment.  To be accountable for efficient and effective delivery within the Curriculum Team and be proactive in enhancing and developing the quality of students’ experience.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CURRICULUM:

 To review the curriculum area’s annual performance ensuring this is reflected in critical self- assessment and quality improvement plans.  To review and implement an inclusive and innovative curriculum offer in line with the College’s strategic plan, national changes, shared labour market intelligence and learners’ choices.  In consultation with the Department Manager, agree annual priority areas, growth strategies and targets, ensuring these are met or exceeded.  To ensure all curriculum delivery progressively facilitates independent and innovative learning, particularly with greater use of technology for on line and blended learning.  To assist with developing and promoting the internal and external profile of each programme area, ensuring effective communication channels and appropriate interactions between staff, students, parents and other stakeholders such as schools and local authorities.  In liaison with other Curriculum Team Leaders ensure effective promotion of the curriculum portfolio.  To line manage the teaching staff with the curriculum team.

STUDENTS:  To embed the student life cycle with effective planning, monitoring and reporting to Department Manager and Assistant Principal.  To play a full part in the operation of college marketing events to raise participation in the curriculum team area and the whole college.  To achieve college performance targets for growth, retention, achievement, value added, success rates, progression to suitable employment or apprenticeships or further or higher education places.  To ensure the conduct of an effective programme of Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) for learners within your areas of responsibility  To accept responsibility for the maintenance of student discipline in line with the Learners Rights and Responsibilities Policy.  To respond to complaints and other issues as appropriate.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:  To assist with the identification and take up new opportunities to develop new funding streams.  To manage budgets effectively to achieve best value by managing risk and responsibility for income and expenditure.  To be responsible for the effective financial management and administration of each Curriculum Team in accordance with the College’s Financial Regulations and Procedures.  To actively contribute to the College’s annual curriculum and budget planning cycle.

PLANNING & DRIVING HIGH PERFORMANCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING:  To plan and efficiently manage the use of all devolved resources including people, physical resources and technological (CIS reports, Timetabling and Register modules etc.) to timetable effectively to enhance the learner experience.  To assist in the development of staff and teams, through exemplar leadership, professional development, support, guidance and effective performance management.  To contribute to college policy development in areas such as strategic planning and the promotion of equality and diversity.  In conjunction with the Assistant Principal, Department Manager, Senior Tutor and Professional Tutors and the Quality Team, foster a culture of self-regulation and continuous improvements.  To analyse data on students’ performance (enrolment, retention, attendance, punctuality, intended destinations, progression etc.) to drive improvements and inform planning/decision making.

GENERAL DUTIES

 To represent the College at local stakeholder meetings in Schools, with employers and other partners.  Ensure the well- being and safeguarding of learners.  To generally ensure the maintenance of good student conduct.  To shape the learning environment, culture and atmosphere on the campus to ensure that all learners are encouraged and supported to achieve success.  Work with colleagues to maintain good relations between each campus and promoting the profile fo the college to surrounding communities. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES RELATING TO THIS POST

 To take part in the College’s Quality processes which form part of the annual quality cycle.  Be willing to undertake continued professional development to comply with the new Institute of Learning Regulations.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Petroc is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The College Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedure seeks to support this agenda through the selection stages and pre-employment checks.

Petroc is committed to Equality and Diversity and promoting Equality and Diversity and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The College Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedure seeks to support this agenda through ensuring that at all stages of recruitment and selection are non- discriminatory and individuals are employed or promoted regardless of gender, marital status, age, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability or previous criminal records.

Actively take part in the College probation and appraisal process.

Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with the level of responsibility within the College at the initial place of work or any other of the College's sites.

APPLICATIONS All positions are subject to the completion of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Completed applications should be returned to [email protected] or to the Human Resources Office, Petroc, Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2BQ by no later than 9.00 am on Friday 15th September 2017 Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted

If you have not been called for interview within two weeks of the closing date for this post, you should assume that you have not been successful

PERSON SPECIFICATION: CURRICULUM TEAM LEADER

Method of Method of Criteria Essential Desirable Assessment Assessment  Degree level or  Evidence of Interview equivalent Application continuing Application Qualifications  Certificate of professional Education or development equivalent  Current context Interview  Management of Interview and development Application curriculum change Application Knowledge agenda as it affects  Assessment practice and your curriculum and working with Experie area, including full external nce commitment to all verifiers/examiners aspects of Study Programmes  Teaching on a relevant programme  Using a range of differentiates and creative teaching strategies and resources  Learner management and support  Ability to inspire, Interview Interview develop, support Application Tests and challenge Tests learners  Ability to effectively lead a team of staff  Ability to develop the full range of pedagogical standards and knowledge needed to satisfy the post and professional reflective practice  A flexible attitude and capacity to work under Skills pressure and to meet deadlines  Excellent oral and written communication skills and understand the importance in developing high performing teams  Demonstrates significant engagement in Moodle, MTEL Awards and engagement in online and blended learning PERSON SPECIFICATION: CURRICULUM TEAM LEADER

Method of Method of Criteria Essential Desirable Assessment Assessment  Highly organised Application and engages well Skills Contud. with administrative tasks  Ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels across the College and with outside agencies  A commitment to Interview Equal Opportunities Application Attributes and Diversity  A commitment to raising standards for all learners in order for students to achieve their full potential  A commitment to self-improvement  Enthusiastic, inspirational and innovation  To be an effective team leader  To have a positive approach and to look for constructive solutions  To be flexible in the management of change