Application Pack COURSE LEADER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Principal Elly Tobin Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, 1 Belgrave Road, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 9FF Tel: 0121 446 2200 Email: personnel@jcc.ac.uk Web: www.jcc.ac.uk
Contents Welcome and Introduction... 3 Background Information... 4 Terms and Conditions... 6 Making your Application... 8 Job Description... 9 Person Specification... 10
Dear Colleague, I am delighted to provide an application pack for the role of Course Leader for Health and Social Care at Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College. I hope you will find this information interesting and that it will help you in taking your application forward. As the only Sixth Form College to have been awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Further/Higher Education, we are a popular and oversubscribed college with a national reputation for excellence. Our 40 million pound state-of-the-art building and garden opened its doors in September 2008 and we are delighted that our new campus was awarded the Prime Minister's Prize for the best public building in the UK. In our sixth academic year in the new building it still looks immaculate and staff and students are proud of our environment. We are persistent in our desire to deliver excellence for all of our students and this means that offering them outstanding learning experiences is the focus of everything we do. We want our students to be happy and successful in later life, achieving excellent examination results and enjoying a wide range of exciting opportunities that broaden their experience along the way. To this end, we place a strong emphasis on the quality of our teaching and learning. We aim to deliver inspiring lessons to our students and our teachers work collaboratively to ensure that learning is both rigorous and innovative. We are equally proud of the pastoral support we offer to our students to ensure that they succeed and proud of the enrichment opportunities we provide. All current and future colleagues joining our excellent team of teaching and non-teaching staff should therefore have a strong drive and determination for the success of our students, providing positive role models for them and caring about their wellbeing. To work at JCC, we hope you will aspire to be an outstanding colleague and be willing to share ideas with and learn from your colleagues. In return, we will provide you with first-class facilities, outstanding resources and a wide variety of professional development opportunities. Finally, I would like to wish you the very best of luck with your application for the post and genuinely appreciate the investment of your time in the process. Best Wishes, Elly Tobin Principal
Background and Context Our Mission Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College is committed to embracing diversity and inspiring all learners to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to equip them for success in a globally interconnected world. The college encourages all members of our community to be socially responsible citizens, respecting our shared values and individual differences. Our Core Values We believe in: Excellence and Ambition o Everything we do is focused on improving the student learning experience. o We have high ambitions, expectations and commit to excellent in everything we do. o We demonstrate a can do attitude, embracing the need for continuous improvement and positive change. Cooperation and Communication o We work together positively as a team for the benefit of the college o We learn from our own and each other s mistakes and successes, taking responsibility for our actions. o We are professionally honest with each other and create trust through effective relationships and transparent communication. Equality and Recognition o We value diversity and inclusivity and let this underpin all we do, treating people with respect and fairness. o We value and recognise everyone s work and the individual contribution they make to the lives of students. o We display loyalty to and pride in our college and its students. Our Current Strategic Objectives 1. Student Achievement to ensure that the achievement and progress of our students is excellent in all areas and underpins everything we do. 2. Teaching and Learning to be a centre of excellence for highly effective, inspirational and innovative teaching and learning. 3. Support and Progression to ensure that our students receive high quality support and pastoral care, ensuring successful progression in later life. 4. Curriculum and Enrichment to offer our students diverse and inclusive curriculum pathways and opportunities to develop them to be successful citizens in a global society 5. Resources and Partnerships to enhance our position as a wholly efficient and financially successful organisation, attracting a wide range of students and engaging in meaningful partnerships locally, nationally and internationally.
Background Directorate for Vocational Studies The Directorate Leadership team consists of the Director of Studies 16-19, Curriculum Leader for Business and ICT, Curriculum Leader for Arts, and Curriculum Leader for Health, Foundation and Sport and Course Leaders for each subject area. Each Course Leader has line management responsibility for teachers within their subject area Learning Leaders support and lead the development of learning and across College. The Directorate offers a broad range of courses in Art and Design, Performing Arts, Business studies, IT and Computing, Media and Film, Health and Social Care, Childcare, Sport and Foundation Learning. Courses offered range from Level 1 Foundation courses and other areas offering Level 2 and 3. A large part of the provision is BTEC Qualifications though we offer a broad range of GCSE AS/ A2 Level options in most areas. Learners are offered the best facilities with well-equipped classrooms and specialist studios in a number of areas. All students are encouraged to engage in independent study and excellent resources are provided to support their learning. Central to the building is an extensive library that is open every day and for two evenings every week and computer facilities are available in an Open Learning Centre. A study centre is also available and staffed by Assistant Teachers who are there to help learners who need general study support. Each subject area provides academic enrichment, work experience additional opportunities for wider learning. Extension lessons are provided to support learners and ensure potential achievement is maximised. In Health, Foundation and Sport, a Curriculum Leader is responsible for all areas but leads on course leadership of Health and Social Care and Childcare programmes. All of this provision is Edexcel BTEC including Level 2 Diploma, Level 3 Subsidiary Certificate/ Diploma and Level 3 Extended Diplomas in Health and Social Care or Children s Play, Learning and Development. The department is equipped with excellent classrooms and that all have Smartboard facilities, and extensive resources. Moodle is used well as a virtual learning environment to support lessons and promote independent learning.
Terms and Conditions Contract Type Permanent Salary Salary will be on the pay structure for Sixth Form College Teachers, Management Range A, currently 36,896-39,487 per annum (including Professional Standards Payments if appropriate). Starting salary without Professional Standards Payment (PSP) will be 34,382 per annum. Hours of Work The contact hours of work are 20 hours a week but all staff are expected to work the hours necessary to complete all duties and responsibilities to a high standard. The post will involve occasional weekend and evening work. Contact hours for full time teaching staff are up to 23 per week and may include some tutorial and/or workshop time. Other time for meetings, open days, parents' evenings, staff training, etc, is as directed by the Principal. Superannuation The successful candidate will be eligible to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme and you will automatically become a member unless you opt not to join. Accountability The post is accountable to the Curriculum Leader for Health, Foundation and Sports.
Making Your Application 1. Complete the JCC Staff Application Form. Please state clearly on your application the position you are applying for. 2. Provide a supporting statement (in section 8 of the application form) of no more than two sides of A4, in which you demonstrate how your skills, abilities and experience make you a suitable candidate for the role. Please give specific details and examples of how you meet all aspects of the person specification. 3. If you are applying for a teaching or curriculum based role, please complete the examination results form provided (applicants who are still completing their PGCE course need not complete this). 4. The completed form should be returned by email to personnel@jcc.ac.uk or by post to: The Director of HR Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College 1 Belgrave Road Highgate Birmingham B12 9FF Telephone: 0121-446 2200 Deadline The deadline for the post(s) is Friday 8 th January 2016 (to arrive no later than 12 noon). Shortlisting Unfortunately, we will be unable to notify candidates who are not on the shortlist. Therefore, if you have not heard from us by 28 th January 2016, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Equal Opportunities Policy Joseph Chamberlain College is committed to equality of opportunity in recruitment and selection. Every care has been taken in the drawing up of this job description and person specification to ensure that the requirements of the post are not discriminatory on account of race, gender or age. Similar care will be taken during the short-listing and interviewing stages. If candidates are dissatisfied about any part of the process they should write in the first instance to the Principal of the College setting out the nature of their complaint. Data Protection Act 1998 Under the Data Protection Act 1998, the College needs to have your consent to collect and process information about you for the proper administration of the selection process and the employment relationship should you be appointed. Please accordingly make sure you sign the declaration at the end of the application form. After an appointment has been made, all the papers of unsuccessful candidates are kept for a period of nine months and are then destroyed.
Candidates with a Disability The College is a Disability Symbol User. If candidates with a disability need any special arrangements for interview, they should enclose a letter giving details of these, marked for the attention of the Personnel Manager. Police checks and Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. The College follows the Code of Practice laid down by the CRB, and this is available from the Personnel Office upon request. In accordance with the above Act employees with access to children and young people under the age of 18 are not allowed to withhold information regarding criminal convictions no matter when they occurred. Selection Process Short-listing of candidates for interview will be undertaken by the line manager and a member of the senior management team. All candidates invited to interview will be asked, on the day, to complete a practical task relevant to the nature of the post before proceeding to formal interview. Shortlisted candidates will be given the opportunity to tour the College and meet other staff.
Job Description Course Leader for Health Social Care To take full responsibility for the leadership of staff and courses across the area of curriculum. To have responsibility for examination liaison and administration in your area of curriculum, line management of staff and contribution to timetabling and self-assessments. To work with other leaders in the Directorate to raise student achievement and improve the learning experience for students. To motivate staff to maintain an effective workforce capable of meeting the Directorate s objectives. To work with the Director of Study to ensure high levels of quality, standards and success. To carry out lesson observations in your area of curriculum. To work with the Curriculum Leader to promote and develop high standards of learning and teaching. To work with the Curriculum Leader to ensure high standards of learner wellbeing and progress. To maintain high morale amongst staff in the area and set an example of professional standards and leadership. To chair meetings where appropriate, ensuring effective consultation, delegation of responsibility and successful implementation of outcomes. To carry out line management responsibilities as directed by the Principal and/or Deputy Principal. To actively take part in the College s Performance Management system, including appraisal of relevant staff and Staff Development and Training Programme and Safeguarding. To undertake any other duties that can be accommodated within the grading of the post.
Person Specification - Course Leader for Health Social Care Applications will be short-listed and short-listed candidates assessed against the following criteria. Please show evidence of these competencies in your application. A = Application form, L= supporting information or letter, T= test, I = Interview, R= Results Form Essential Criteria Knowledge Indicator Method of Assessment 1. Understanding of key issues within the 16 19 curriculum for your subject A, L, I 2. Ability to use to data to analyse performance and manage interventions across an area A, L, I of curriculum 3. Understands the underpinning principles of equality and diversity in the delivery of the A, L, I, T curriculum 4. Knowledge of relevant Health, Safety and Welfare Legislation A, L, I, T Experience Method of Assessment 5. Experience of, or the potential to, lead an effective teaching team and assess their A, L, I, T performance 6. Proven track record of strong exam results and effective classroom practice A, R, I 7. Experience of successfully implementing a range of strategies to raise student success in A, L, I, R your own classes and/or across a subject area 8. Experience of developing and sustaining positive relationships with students, parents A, S, I and staff 9. Awareness of performance management and quality assurance processes across an A, L, I area of curriculum 10. A good working knowledge of safeguarding issues A, L, I, T Skills and Abilities Method of Assessment 11. Personal organisation and time management skills A, L, I, T 12. An attention to detail and thoroughness A, L, I, T 13. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrable ability to A, L, I, T communicate with staff at all levels, students and parents 14. Ability to motivate and lead students and staff A, L, I, T 15. Evidence of leadership skills and/or qualities, with the ability to articulate a vision for the subject area Education, Qualifications and Training A, L, I, T Method of Assessment 16. Teaching Qualification A, I 17. Degree or equivalent A, I 18. Evidence of continuous professional development A, L, I