Head of Hartlepool Sixth Form College
External Vacancy
Post Ref: 5916 Full Time, 37 hours per week. Permanent, Attractive Salary and Benefits
Hartlepool Sixth Form College is on schedule to merge with City of Sunderland College on August
1st 2017, subject to Governor Approval between July 3-5th 2017.
In order to ensure we are able to move forward on what will be an exciting phase of our next journey,
we are seeking to appoint a new and dynamic Head of Hartlepool Sixth Form College.
We are looking for a motivated, inspirational and experienced individual who has a proven track
record in successfully leading and managing within Sixth Form Colleges. You must be able to turn
our vision, ethos and values into a Sixth Form College that inspires students, supports parents and
delivers significant benefits to the local community in Hartlepool and wider Tees Valley.
We are looking for an individual with strong leadership and management capabilities with excellent
interpersonal and organisational skills. You must want to ensure the best outcomes for all young
people and be driven by high standards and a desire to achieve excellence in every aspect of the
College’s functions.
You must be able to work effectively alongside our great senior leadership team, leading and
supporting staff, parents and students to deliver our vision. You must also have a strong commitment
to working within and across communities to ensure a coherent and strategic approach to education
and skills.
For more information, or to speak to the Principal and Chief Executive of City of Sunderland College,
please contact Sara White (PA to the Principal) on (0191) 511 6001.
For this post applicants should be able to demonstrate in their personal statement practical examples
of how you fulfil the person specification.
Due to the nature of this post you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check. We
are big advocates of diversity so applications are welcome from anyone who’s suitably qualified.
For details on how to apply please visit www.sunderlandcollege.ac.uk/vacancies alternatively email
[email protected] or call 0191 511 6046 to request an application pack.
All applications must be received by Monday 26th June 2017 at 12:00 noon
We are working towards equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the
community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and
vulnerable adults.
Job Description
(This is a description of the job as it is as present constituted. It may be necessary, from time to time, to update
job descriptions to ensure that they relate to the job as then being performed. Therefore, management reserve
the right to make changes to your job description, commensurate with your grade/level in the organisation,
after consultation with you).
Post Title:
Head of Hartlepool Sixth Form College
Post Reference:
5916
Grade:
Management Spine
Contract:
Full Time, Permanent
Hours:
37
Location:
Hartlepool Sixth Form College
Responsible to:
Principal and Chief Executive City of Sunderland College
ROLE SUMMARY:
1.
Provide strong leadership for the life and work of Hartlepool Sixth Form College (HSFC) and
build on its record of success
2.
Reporting directly to the Principal of City of Sunderland College (CSC) ensure the provision of
high quality, fully inclusive education for all students, enabling them to achieve their full
potential, and securing outstanding outcomes and destinations for all students.
3.
Manage the College and its staff efficiently and effectively on the basis of strategic priorities
determined by the Corporation of City of Sunderland College, and set out in the strategic plan.
The post holder will be supported by a Leadership Team whose role is to assume leadership
for the HSFC.
4.
Seek to secure sufficient resources for HSFC to deliver its vision and strategic aims, fully
utilising the flexibilities of City of Sunderland College.
5.
Working with the senior leadership team at City of Sunderland College, be responsible for the
College campus, its buildings, equipment and grounds.
6.
Ensure the best experience for all students through the promotion of equality, diversity, health
and wellbeing, safeguarding, Prevent and British Values in accordance with statutory duties
and local requirements.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Build on the existing strengths (and local reputation and work) of HSFC to achieve further
opportunities for sustainable growth, effective partnerships and a crucial role in the
development of learning provision.
2.
Implement the mission and vision of City of Sunderland College to inspire staff, students,
potential students and the local community.
3.
Maintain a high profile locally, regionally and nationally as “champion” for HSFC, ensuring
current partnerships with key stakeholders are maintained and enhanced as well as seeking
to develop further effective collaborative partnerships
4.
Promote and maintain high standards of behaviour, ethical leadership, professional practice
and probity.
5.
Ensure that HSFC works within its statutory and regulatory framework and effectively
implements the policies and procedures of CSC.
6.
Work collaboratively with the Principal and senior leadership team of CSC in the discharge of
its statutory and regulatory duties and implement decisions of the Corporation.
7.
Formulate proposals for the Principal and senior leadership team, and the Corporation of CSC,
regarding the educational character, activities and vision of HSFC.
8.
Anticipate changes in the external environment, and working with the Principal make proposals
to put HSFC and CSC in the best position (financially and educationally) for the future.
9.
Provide inspiring motivational leadership and direction to all staff and students and everyone
connected with HSFC.
10. Foster a culture of high standards of work performance, staff empowerment, student success
and high standards in all aspects of teaching and learning and give staff responsibility and
freedom to help students succeed and extend the students personal growth within a caring
environment.
11. Ensure that appropriate targets are set, agreed and performance monitored throughout HSFC
to achieve the CSC’s strategic aims and objectives.
12. Contribute to and implement the Strategic Plan and ensure that organisational, departmental
and individual staff objectives are congruent with the strategic direction of CSC.
13. Engage with other heads and principals, local and national governmental agencies as
appropriate and as required and represent HSFC at external forums and meetings.
14. Maintain awareness of the external environment for opportunities and challenges and foster
an innovative and responsive leadership approach to maintain the both CSC and HSFC at the
forefront of 16-19 education provision.
Leading Teaching and Learning:
1.
Promote and support the innovation and development of the curriculum to ensure that HSFC
delivers an outstanding range of educational and training opportunities, optimises student
recruitment and maximises retention.
2.
Support and develop study programmes for all students that lead to outstanding outcomes
and destinations
3.
Working with the Principal and senior leadership team ensure that CSC/HSFC is properly
prepared for Ofsted and other inspections.
4.
Ensure that systems are in place to provide pastoral support to help all students reach their
full potential in a stretching and challenging environment, effectively preparing them for the
next stage of their career and life development. Ensure International Students are fully included
in an appropriate manner having regard to cultural, group and individual need.
5.
Oversee HSFC’s curriculum strategies and actions to ensure high academic performance.
6.
Ensure that high quality standards are set and achieved for all study programmes, promote
the evaluation of the quality of education, and ensure that appropriate action is taken in
response to feedback from students, parents and carers to enrich their experience.
7.
Take a strategic role in the introduction and development of new technologies to support
teaching and learning and work in partnership and collaboration to share best practice and
improve teaching, learning and assessment at both sites, with the Director and staff at
Sunderland Sixth Form.
8.
Ensure that high standards of student discipline are maintained, including overseeing the
responsibilities delegated to the HSFC Leadership Team members and other staff.
9.
Ensure the provision of regular information to parents about the progress of their children and
other matters.
Leading Staff
1.
Directly line manage all curriculum staffing structures at HSFC and be responsible for the
smooth running of HSFC, solving everyday problems, including staff management and
dealing with emergency situations.
2.
Lead, appraise and develop HSFC’s Leadership Team members to effectively manage the
needs and aspirations of CSC and provide outstanding leadership to staff and students, and
actively promote personal and professional development of all staff.
3.
Ensure that Programme Area Manager and others set and maintain high standards of work
performance, skill and motivation of their staff and ensure strong leadership at all levels of
the organisation.
4.
Monitor and review the organisational structure to ensure that the level of staffing, skills,
knowledge and qualifications are optimal for effective management of HSFC and to match
current and future service need.
5.
Be responsible for matters related to staffing such as appointments, assignments, grading,
appraisal, suspension.
6.
Promote staff professional development and ensure that all staff have access to regular
advice and training appropriate to their needs and those of HSFC
General
1.
Contribute to Safeguarding and Child Protection at all times to ensure the safety and security
of and identifying all young people and vulnerable adults who are in contact with the College,
with a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of these individuals and protecting them from
any potential harm.
2.
Work to promote and contribute to the CSC’s Prevent policy and procedures, and are expected
to assure that the College meets and exceeds its statutory responsibilities.
3.
Undertake any personal development necessary to ensure effective performance in the role.
4.
Conduct formal performance management, disciplinary, absence and capability processes that
may on occasion include staff outside own areas of responsibility (e.g. appeals, investigations).
5.
Ensure that own management practices are conducted fairly, transparently and in accordance
with legislative requirements and CSC policy.
6.
All CSC managers have specific responsibilities under H&SAW legislation for the provision of
appropriate safety management systems, adequate information, instruction and training to the
workforce and ensuring that there are effective management structures in place to deliver
these policies
7.
Work to promote and contribute to the CSC’s Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Policy, and
are expected to uphold its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
8.
Such other tasks as may be necessary to ensure the continuing development of quality
assurance across the CSC, and to ensure the continuing development of systems and service.
9.
This job specification is subject to periodic review by the Corporation. Any changes in
substance or interpretation will be implemented after consultation with the post holder.
Budget Responsibility:
The post holder is a budget holder under the College’s accounting systems and is required tobserve
and comply with the financial regulations of the College at all times.
Continuing Professional Development:
The post holder will proactively take part in the College’s Performance Monitoring Review (PMR)
process and be expected to attend training and continuous professional development events and
be responsible for their own professional updating.
Values:
The College values are an essential part of the College achieving its core purpose and it is an
expectation that these are adopted in daily working. These include:
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Professional - To act with professionalism at all times and consistently deliver a high quality
education.
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Inspiring – To motivate, encourage and support everyone to realise their potential and achieve
their goals.
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Integrity – To be trustworthy showing respect and acting with fairness in the best interests of
all.
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Adaptability - To be flexible, responsive and embrace opportunities to meet the ever changing
needs and demands of all.
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Innovative - To be at the forefront of innovation in everything we do, to challenge and
continuously find ways to improve.
College Policies and Procedures:
1. Comply with College Policies and Procedures and the Staff Code of Conduct which can be
accessed via Alfresco.
2. Perform other such duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and
are commensurate with its level of responsibility.
3. Ensure all statutory obligations are fulfilled.
4. Work at any of the College sites as required.
5. To take appropriate responsibility for PREVENT and the safeguarding and promotion of the
welfare of children and/or vulnerable adults.
6. To uphold British Values, the college values and responsibilities with regard to equality and
diversity.
7. To understand and adhere to college Health and Safety policies and guidelines ensuring
compliance with statutory legislation.
Person Specification
Post Title: Head of Hartlepool Sixth Form Post Ref: 5916
CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT
Specialist Knowledge and Understanding
A good understanding of government education policy, its impact and
application within the further, higher education and business sector.
An understanding of high level strategic financial data and strong analytical
skills.
An up to date knowledge of curriculum development and strategy within
College Sixth Form provision, funding arrangements and income streams.
A well-developed understanding of how to develop a destination driven
Curriculum and curriculum data analysis.
An up to date knowledge of current developments in Higher Education.
A well-developed understanding of developments in teaching, learning and
assessment technologies/strategies in FE.
A well-developed understanding of how to lead transformational/
organisational change
A well-developed understanding of how to work positively within the
external environment including but not limited to political, economic and
educational environments.
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DESIRABLE REQUIREMENT
Qualifications and Training
A higher level qualification in a relevant subject area
A higher level academic or professional qualification in leadership and
management.
A PGCE or relevant teacher training qualification.
Evidence of progressive career development and continuous personal
development.
A good level of secondary education inclusive of English and Maths
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Experience of
Leading and managing curriculum staff and students at large faculty or
College level
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Improving the quality of teaching, learning and assessment leading to
raised student success and outcomes.
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Experience of performance management, disciplinary, grievances etc.
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Representing the College at national and regional level on strategic matters
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Direct leadership and management of high performing teams
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Working within a cross organisation/ matrix structure
Overseeing, leading and delivering report and presentations to senior
leadership teams, Governors and stakeholders.
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Robust financial and curriculum planning, management of large budgets
and contribution levels in accordable with a wider financial plan
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Contributing to an organisations corporate social responsibility.
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OFSTED inspection and working with other key stakeholders such as the
funding agency and other government officials
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Working in a College with a culture of high aspiration for staff and students
and OFSTED good or outstanding.
Disposition
A strategic-thinker with a high degree of motivation to succeed and to lead
the achievement of success.
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A commitment to working in partnership both with internal and external
stakeholders and employers.
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Strong leadership, management and negotiation skills.
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A clear understanding of a student-centred approach to the delivery of the
curriculum.
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Comfortable challenging norms and driving initiatives forward by utilising
their ability to collaborate effectively across teams, and provide a keen
focus on the most important outcomes that will support the Colleges
strategic plan.
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A self-starter with commercial acumen.
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Highly organised and the ability to meet targets and deadlines.
Self-assured and confident, with first class interpersonal, communication
and administrative skills.
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A high performing professional, capable of building authentic relationships
with others and placing high value on respect, integrity and a desire to impact
positively upon continued improvement
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Perform consistently with the College’s values and interacts in a way that
reflects positively on the College, both inside and outside.
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Uphold British values the Colleges values and responsibilities with regards
to equality and diversity and actively foster a climate of equity and inclusion.
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Driven by attaining and upholding high standards of performance of self and
others.
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Troubleshooting and resolving problems and conflicts as customers arise.
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A dedication to ensuring a healthy and safe environment and to equality of
opportunity for all students, staff, clients and members of the public.
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A commitment to continuous personal and institutional improvement and
the development of a culture of a high level of professional and personal
work standards.
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Must be independently mobile throughout the North East
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