Head of Agriculture, Arboriculture, Environment and Countryside(AAEC)

We are recruiting for a Head of Agriculture, Arboriculture, Environment & Countryside (AAEC)

Qualifications • Teaching qualification (PGCE or DTTLS)

Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status

• Level 4 qualification • Relevant level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent in related field • Level 2 literacy and numeracy •

Assessor/Verifier awards or willingness to achieve these quickly (training will be provided to achieve these) Experience •

A proven record of delivering teaching and learning to a consistently high standard which demonstrates a commitment to ensuring quality of provision, including tutorial support •

Experience with securing improvements whilst maintaining and improving a good Ofsted rating • Proven experience in raising and maintaining high educational standards in line with current Ofsted EIF framework

Significant experience of working in or with the related industry • Experience of Further Education curriculum delivery planning and administration

Proven experience of motivating self and others • Experience of management in a pressurised and demanding role • Experience of project management • Experience in managing public open days, displays or events • Experience of securing sponsorship and working with sponsors Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Working knowledge of the majority of the curriculum specialisms offered in Agriculture, Arboriculture, Environment and Countryside

Up to date knowledge of curriculum, teaching and learning, managing challenging learner behaviour proven through experience and continuing professional development • Sound knowledge of available funding methodology (especially 2013/14)

• Sound ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, College Management Information Systems (databases) and Information Learning Technology applications (VLE, Smartboards etc.) • Demonstrable use of ILT to improve access to learning •

Well organised and able to manage and organise others effectively • Excellent administrative skills • Ability to promote and build the section's programme and facilities (including relevant awarding body criteria and how to obtain scheme approval) • High degree of personal presentation and customer care skills • Flexibility, responsiveness, commitment to the area of work, time management skills which demonstrate the ability to work to deadlines • Skilled in liaison and negotiation with others

Proven ability to work as a leader and as a member of a team • Demonstrable ability to problem solve, work on own initiative and make decisions within agreed strategic guidelines Other Factors • An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults • Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people/vulnerable adults • Emotional resilience

The ability and determination to promote equality, diversity and inclusion throughout all aspects of College life, including employment and service delivery • Should the position involve regular driving, a clean driving licence is required

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