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Deputy Head of Curriculum: Beauty, Hair, Sports and Uniformed Public Services (Sports / Fitness and

 

Job Description

Deputy Head of Curriculum: Beauty, Hair, Sports and Uniformed Public Services (Sports / Fitness and UPS Lead)


Ref: 2324/037
Hours: 37 hours per week 
Salary: £44,143 per annum. Plus generous benefits, including: 


•    48 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
•    Generous Occupational Pension Scheme


About the role 

Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form Deputy Head of Curriculum: Beauty, Hair, Sports and Uniformed Public Services (Sports / Fitness and | York College (vacancy-filler.co.uk).
We are currently seeking a Deputy Head of Curriculum (Sports / Fitness and UPS Lead) to join our team. As the Deputy Head of Curriculum, you will be responsible for supporting the Head of Curriculum in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive and innovative curriculum for our Sports, Fitness and UPS courses. You will have the opportunity to work alongside, and manage, an established team of tutors and industry experts to provide our students with an exceptional educational experience. Working at all times in accordance with College Values, and through effective planning, you will deliver high quality teaching learning and assessment; and provide effective support to students and staff. 


About the person 
You will possess a degree in a relevant subject (or appropriate professional qualification), a Certificate in Education/PGCE/DTTLS or equivalent, and English and Maths GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent). You will also be an Internal Quality Assurer and assessor for this area of the curriculum, leading high quality assessment and internal verification processes.  
You will have a track record of successful teaching in one or more relevant subjects, be able to evidence strong outcomes for students, and possess a knowledge and understanding of current developments in FE and in the curriculum area. You should also have substantial experience working within the Sports / Fitness / UPS industry.  


About the College
A college with an excellent track record for quality, we're amongst the top performers in the region.  We're one of the largest providers of A Level and vocational programmes for 16 to 19 year olds in the region. We also deliver a range of T Levels, Traineeships, Apprenticeships, degree level courses, working with over 1,000 employers, helping them to meet their current and future skills needs. 

We are proud of our excellent achievement rates for students at all levels, as well as our outstanding student progression into higher-level study and employment.
York College is proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.
With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.
 
Please check out our website here: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk

Want to know more? 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karen Goodman, Head of Curriculum, at [email protected].


Important Notices
1.    The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 
The College is exempt from the provisions of the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974, by virtue of the fact that postholders have access to children and young people, and to vulnerable adults. In such circumstances, York College is legally entitled to ask applicants for details of all convictions, and cautions irrespective of whether they are ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’. This means that you must disclose all convictions and cautions in your application.     
2.    Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks
We take the safety of our learners extremely seriously, and to ensure no unsuitable persons are employed, all successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, regardless of the role they undertake. For regulated roles (e.g. those roles providing teaching, training, instructing, advice and guidance, or supervision of children, or providing personal care to vulnerable adults) it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or to vulnerable adults. 
3.    Online Search of Shortlisted Candidates
Please note we will undertake online searches of all shortlisted candidates, to identify any candidates who may give cause for concern in relation to learner safety.

Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form Deputy Head of Curriculum: Beauty, Hair, Sports and Uniformed Public Services (Sports / Fitness and | York College (vacancy-filler.co.uk).
Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise to check your junk/spam folder as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.


Closing date: 22 November 2023 (12 pm)
Interviews: 5 December 2023


We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff.  York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health.  We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

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