Curriculum Team Leader- Horticulture
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £37,721 to £41,200 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 35 Days Annual Leave |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | York, North Yorkshire, YO23 3FR |
| Company: | Askham Bryan College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NA00485_1714144644 |
Summary
Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England with centres in York, Middlesbrough, Saltaire, Wakefield and Newcastle.
We offer a wide-ranging curriculum to our Further Education students, including Arboriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture, Animal Management, Countryside and the Environment, Engineering, Equine, Floristry, Motorsport, Professional Tree Surgery, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness and Uniformed Public Services.
We are seeking an individual who will be responsible for the day to day operational management of our developing Horticulture Department and reporting to the Horticulture Curriculum Area Manager (CAM). Sector knowledge will be beneficial as well as any previous line management or project management experience. You will deliver a teaching caseload of up to 500 hours and will demonstrate excellence you can share in this area.
The successful candidate will support the CAM in developing the curriculum, staff and timetable to deliver the College strategy and vision, providing an excellent experience for students and an environment for staff and students to develop and flourish. The successful candidate will support the team to deliver to KPI's and agreed targets and deadlines.
Educated to degree level or above in a departmental relevant subject. Candidates should hold a teaching qualification. With excellent knowledge of Teaching, Learning and a key focus on quality and student experience. You will be able to organise effectively and be instrumental in developing processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. You will be a proven collaborator and able to champion staff, students and new ideas.
We define the values and qualities that we require from our people using the Askham Bryan College DNA. Hardwired in to what we do, our DNA strands ensure that all colleagues are committed to delivering with purpose, taking ownership, building trust and always learning.
We offer an inclusive, dynamic, challenging and rewarding place to work.
Our colleagues enjoy a range of generous benefits including 35 days annual leave per annum in addition to bank holidays, ample free parking, canteen facilities, support for continuous professional development, Teacher's Pension and a range of employee benefits as well as the opportunity to work within spectacular grounds.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
For more information, please refer to the Job Description and person specification.
Safeguarding Statement:
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to share this commitment. The Governors and Staff at Askham Bryan College regard each learner as a unique individual and therefore seek to support learner development in ways, which will foster security, confidence and independence. We recognise that high self-esteem, peer support, a secure College environment and clear lines of communication with trusted adults helps all young people and adults particularly those at risk or suffering abuse. These are regarded as central to the wellbeing of the individual and are therefore seen to be an intrinsic part of all aspects of the curriculum and ethos.
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