Head of Section – Engineering

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Professional School at Kingston College are now looking for a Head of Section to lead and manage the Engineering section and become a member of the School Management Group. In conjunction with other members of the School Management Group, you will communicate the policies and procedures we agree and adopt such as target setting and progress review calendars, and then ensuring that all staff deliver them to a high quality, complying with the expectation set.

Teaching on the Engineering programmes, focussing on the BTEC programmes, you will ensure that students receive a first-class experience that enables them to progress and attain their qualifications at high levels and develop long-lasting learning and employability skills. Success is measured in terms of meaningful progression in education and training, value added and destination into Higher Education and/or employment.

We’re looking for someone who holds a degree or appropriate professional qualification in Engineering and who can deliver the following Engineering areas; Mechanical Maintenance, Welding, Mechanical Systems and Fabrication. Recognised as a good or better teacher, you will have sound knowledge of the curriculum offered in the Section and have a firm grasp of current and impending changes to the curriculum. With a proven track record of improving and managing a high quality curriculum, you will demonstrate leadership and management qualities in the context of curriculum and staff management and be able to work with teams, identifying training and development needs for both teaching and support teams.

A teaching qualification is not essential although you will need to be willing to undergo teacher training in line with current regulations.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 6th July 2022

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 37days plus up to 7 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

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