Director of Studies, Academic Programmes

Director of Studies, Academic Programmes

Location: Kings London, Beckenham

Role description

The Director of Studies, Academic Programmes, has overall responsibility for managing the academic department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Allocate staff to appropriate courses; organise teaching groups at the start of the year and monitor them throughout the year

· Ensure that subject teachers fulfil the requirements of their job descriptions and ensure effective co-operation, collaboration and communication between teachers

· Ensure that academic teachers complete school monitoring, recording and reporting requirements to a high standard

· Support the continuing professional development of all academic teachers

· Assist in the development of the aims, policies and administrative procedures of the College and to ensure that these are implemented through the work of academic teachers

· Identify and recommend appropriate resources for the delivery of academic subjects to the department

· Be available to teachers and be able to offer advice, guidance and support; to oversee all aspects of appraisal of teachers

· Encourage the professional development of teachers by directing them to attend appropriate INSET and examination board Training Days, and attending such training courses

· Ensure a professional standard of teaching and learning is upheld through the monitoring of lesson planning and through lesson observations;

· Guide and support other senior staff in the academic department in their roles through academic management team and one-to-one meetings

· Assess prospective student applications to the academic department, as necessary, within a timely manner

· Receive agent visits to the College

· Advise designated students on university options as part of the UCAS counselling process

· Work with the Director of Academic Development in the successful delivery of academic programmes and the design and implementation of new courses

It is understood that this list is not exhaustive and that the Director of Academic Programmes' duties are likely to change and develop with experience and with the changing needs of the school.

Person Specification

Kings Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Kings is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

Professional experience:

· Management of academic and/or English Language provision

· Delivering training

· Managing staff performance

· Relevant subject knowledge

· Teaching experience at an appropriate level

· Assessment skills including exam setting and marking

· Tracking student progress to help maximise achievement and attainment

Personal attributes:

· Well organised and excellent attention to detail

· Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

· Strong interpersonal skills and supportive of colleagues

· Ability to lead a team of teachers in curriculum and assessment matters

Formal qualifications:

· First degree in relevant subject

· Relevant teaching or other postgraduate qualification

Desirable attributes include:

· Experience as an examiner

· Proficient in Office suite programs

Successful appointment will be dependent upon:

· Enhanced DBS check (including photo ID check)

· Confirmation of right to work in the UK

· Satisfactory references (2 references required – comments on suitability to work with under 18s will be sought)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Beckenham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 16/02/2023