Macclesfield College is a place that fires ambition, realises potential and looks to the future.
This is the perfect time to join as we are delighted to announce that we are the first college in the UK to be recognised by the “art of brilliance” Investors in Wellbeing Award.
We continue to build a growth mindset for both students and colleagues alike and continue to attract, retain and develop our outstanding people to provide only the best for our learners.
We have the most supportive and collaborative colleagues who enrich the lives of our students by living our Vision of "Empowerment through Learning" It is our DNA and we push for excellence in everything we do.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity to undertake the role of Interim Head of Quality at Macclesfield College has arisen. We are looking to appoint a dynamic and experienced professional who is enthusiastic, passionate and who strives for excellence.
The purpose of this role is to provide high quality leadership in the areas of teaching practice, quality and performance to ensure that the College delivers high quality learning, teaching and assessment that meets the needs of students and employers. The Head of Quality will provide expert advice to the Principal and senior managers on quality and performance matters and learning and teaching practices.
The Successful applicant must be able to demonstrate
- Relevant degree and professional recognised teaching qualification
- Significant experience of practical understanding of effective teaching
- Learning and assessment strategies
- Have a thorough understanding of quality assurance systems used in the
- Learning and skills sector
- Evidence of strong commitment to continuous professional development
- Experience of working in the FE Sector
Does Macclesfield College sound like the perfect working environment for you? For starters we offer the opportunity to work from home on a Friday to enhance your work life balance.
We are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer and by joining us, you will have access to our fantastic benefits, inclusive of:
• 43 days annual leave inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays
• 2 weeks additional leave at Christmas close
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
• Long Service Recognition
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health
• Investment in our employees Continuous Professional Development at the College with a comprehensive timetable of training and development alongside coaching and mentoring from our experienced Quality team.
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work
• Retail discounts
• Good for ME, Good for FE – Volunteering, Fundraising
• Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
• Onsite Starbucks café
Pre-employment Screening
All posts are subject to standard pre-employment checks and you will be asked to provide;
- Evidence of your right to work in the UK
- Proof of Identity
- A minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period
- In line with Keeping Children safe in Education 2023, Online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates.
- Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need the College to make appropriate adjustments
Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which have might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.