JOB DESCRIPTION. Senior Postholder. Assistant Principals and HR Manager. Date: March 2012

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1 JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Grade: Reports to: Responsible for: Deputy Principal Senior Postholder Principal Assistant Principals and HR Manager Date: March OVERVIEW Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College has a profile and status which is well respected both locally and nationally. With the benefits of a new purpose built campus, the new Deputy Principal will be expected to continue to further the development of the College and operate effectively in a broad arena in and beyond England s second city. This post is currently one of two senior post holders within the College. The College has over 1500 daytime students with a total income of 12 million. 2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To assist the Principal in the strategic, policy making and operational management, development and leadership of the College ensuring the achievement of aims and objectives within the context of the College s strategic and development plans are met. To be in charge of a range of responsibilities within the College. This will include planning of College business, developing, maintaining and operating appropriate systems for quality assurance in all aspects of College operations, including the College s strategic plan. To deputise for the Principal in her absence. To co-ordinate and oversee the work of the Assistant Principals. To comply with the College s policies for Health & Safety at Work, Equality & Diversity and Safeguarding. 1

2 1. a. 3. MAIN DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES Main Duties/Accountabilities Curriculum To be responsible for the provision of a curriculum by: leading Faculty Leaders in the development of the curriculum liaising with schools, government agencies, Sixth Form Colleges Forum (SFCF) and other providers to provide curriculum recommending staffing changes in the College as a result of changes and developments in the curriculum meeting the requirements of the College s Strategic Plan, balancing the core business of Sixth Form provision for year olds with appropriate provision for the needs of the additional communities served by the College seeking opportunities for the College to develop and expand the curriculum to meet the changing needs in the educational climate Seeking business opportunities to further develop the College when appropriate b. To be responsible for co-ordinating the College target setting and for monitoring and evaluating the targets set c. To take ultimate responsibility for decisions affecting all aspects of timetabling d. To be responsible for staff development across the College e. To take responsibility for creating and maintaining the College s Information Management strategy within the curriculum f. To maintain College Polices in relation to the Curriculum g. To chair the Faculty Leader and Course Leader meetings, as required 2. Quality Monitor and further develop rigorous systems for raising the standards of learning and teaching by: working with senior members of staff to maintain and improve current success rates maintaining College status as a grade 1 College maintaining relationships with funding providers, OFSTED and examination boards working with staff to monitor and maintain attendance and retention above the national benchmark taking responsibility for the Self Report (SAR) and the new Inspection framework being responsible for updating and maintaining the College strategic document 3. Personnel Ensure that College policies and procedures are implemented in a fair and consistent manner by: taking part in the process for the recruitment of new staff as appropriate undertaking the duties of the Deputy Principal relating to College policies and procedure including staff grievance and discipline taking part in the College s Performance Management system, including appraisal of relevant staff, Staff Development and Training and Safeguarding participating in the Annual Review of staff pay and grading attending Internal Union meetings 4. Students Safeguard the welfare of students and comply with Colleges safeguarding policy by: being responsible, with the Assistant Principals, for student recruitment, support, welfare, discipline and student appeals acting as the designated Child Protection Officer, in the absence of the Principal being the nominated officer hearing student complaints under the College Charter 2

3 5. Finance Support the College s financial processes by: complying with the College s Financial Regulations attending the Audit, Finance and General Purposes and Curriculum and Learning Committees of the Corporation as well as all full board meetings. Acting as a signatory for College cheques up to a maximum of 100, Management Information Take responsibility for key aspects of the Management of Information by: interpreting funding methodology and audit requirements and relating these to curriculum issues working with the Assistant Principal responsible for MIS, to ensure that reliable statistical data is gathered for external and internal purposes. This will include data for Inspection, the SAR, Ffe, Minimum Levels of Performance and the submission of the ILR and SIR returns 7. To chair meetings where appropriate, ensuring effective consultation, delegation of responsibility and successful implementation of outcomes. 8. To undertake the professional duties of the Senior Leadership Team in the event of their absence from the College as required. 9. To carry out line management responsibilities as directed by the Principal. 10. To undertake any other duties that can be accommodated within the grading of the post. Specific responsibilities will be negotiated with the successful candidate and will depend on strengths and experience. 3

4 4. SELECTION CRITERIA Note for applicants The selection criteria specifies the knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, qualifications and training required to perform the duties of the post for which you are applying. In your application you will need to explain how your knowledge, experience, skills, abilities gained in paid or unpaid work, study or training, meets each of the selection criteria marked A below, including your awareness, understanding and commitment to equality and diversity in employment and service delivery. If you fail to do so, you will not be shortlisted. Short-listing will be on the basis of assessing the selection criteria marked A Note for managers - List the selection criteria that are essential for individuals to possess in order to the do the job. Equality & diversity criteria must be built into the selection criteria to assess understanding, awareness and commitment to equality and diversity in employment and service delivery and how individuals will apply it when carrying out their duties. Clearly indicate in the end column which method of assessment or combination of methods will be used to assess each criteria i.e. Application (A), Interview (I), Test (T) Ranking Order All criteria must be numerically ranked (in the ranking order column) in order of importance with the most important criteria ranked highest relative to other criteria i.e. the most important criteria be given the ranking order of 1, the next most important 2 and so on. Where 2 or more criteria are equally important, they should be ranked the same i.e. both given the same ranking order of 1 for example. Ranking Order Knowledge Indicator (Define the knowledge that is essential to the job e.g. particular legislation related to the job) 1 a. Understanding of the Ofsted Inspection Framework 1 b. Knowledge of key current curriculum issues associated with post 16, T 1 c. Knowledge of future developments in education A,I,T 1 d. Sound understanding of funding methodology and the management of information 1 e. Understanding of how to use to data to analyse performance and manage interventions across an organisation 1 f. Understanding the underpinning principles of equality and diversity in the delivery of the curriculum 2 g. Knowledge of education on the international stage A,I 2 h. Knowledge of relevant Health, Safety and Welfare Legislation Background and Experience (Specify the range, type and depth of experience required rather than being general or just specifying the number of years and consider relevant unpaid work) 1 i. Empathy with an environment where high value is placed upon equality and diversity 1 j. Substantial successful and varied experience of education, T 1 k. Successful and current experience of serving as a senior leader in a school or college 1 l. Successful evidence of strategic planning and monitoring of learning and teaching at a senior level., T 1 m. Experience of recruiting, motivating and retaining staff n. Experience of dealing with grievances and disciplinary and issues for staff and students 1 o. Experience of managing finance and budgets 4

5 1 p. Knowledge of timetabling issues 2 q. Experience of working in a multi ethnic and or inner city environment 2 r. Experience of dealing with Child protection issues 2 s. Experience of working in a Sixth Form College environment Education, Qualifications and Training (Specify only essential qualifications that can be justified and equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK, consider work related qualifications e.g. NVQ s. Remember relevant experience can be in addition to or instead of qualifications. If no qualifications are required, this section can be left blank) 1 t. A teaching qualification A 1 u. A good honours degree and/or evidence of other significant academic A achievement and a record of continuous professional development 2 v. Higher Degree or other qualification A 2 w. Readiness to undertake the Aspiring Principals and Senior Leaders programme Skills and Abilities (Specify type and level of skills and abilities relevant to the job that can be measured, e.g. accurate recording) 1 x. Capable of providing leadership, with the ability to articulate a vision for, T the College and to think strategically. 1 y. A clear understanding of the strategic requirements of a successful college 1 z. The capacity to create positive, constructive relationships with students, colleagues, governors and external agencies 1 aa. High standards of personal organisation and time management 1 bb. A record of exemplary practice in learning and teaching 1 cc. The ability to interpret data and write cogent reports 1 dd. High-level oral and written communication skills 1 ee. An attention to detail and thoroughness A,I 1 ff. Good negotiating skills I 1 gg. Ability to understand the potential of IT for the learning environment I hh. A confident communicator comfortable in dealing with complex and I ambiguous issues Personal Qualities 1 ii. Evident integrity, warmth and sensitivity to needs of others as individuals I,T and in teams 1 jj. Imagination which provides solutions I, T 1 kk. Sound judgement, diplomacy and consistency even when under pressure I, T 1 ll. Positive approach to change and continuous improvement I, T mm. Ability to take difficult decisions I, T 1 nn. Enjoyment of working with all learners including young people in I age group as well as adult learners 1 oo. Ability to maintain a sense of perspective I 1 pp. A sense of humour! I Other Essential Factors (Specify criteria directly related to the job e.g. ability to work unsocial hours, physical requirements, distinguish between need and convenience so it is justifiable and not discriminatory e.g. to women or disabled applicants. Include Genuine Occupational Qualifications or Requirements (GOQ s or GOR s) here if an essential requirement 1 nn. Evening and weekend work will be required I 5

6 5. APPLICATION DETAILS Salary The salaries of Senior Post holders are subject to annual review by the Corporation. Relocation The successful candidate may be eligible to receive specific financial assistance should they find it necessary to relocate from their principal residence and subsequently purchase a new property and relocate to the area. In such cases, the College will provide reasonable level of financial assistance, which in many cases will not cover the entire costs incurred but will contribute substantially towards the cost of relocating. Equal Opportunities Policy Joseph Chamberlain College is committed to equality of opportunity in recruitment and selection. Every care has been taken in the drawing up of this job description and person specification to ensure that the requirements of the post are not discriminatory on account of race, gender or age. Similar care will be taken during the short-listing and interviewing stages. If candidates are dissatisfied about any part of the process they should write in the first instance to the Principal of the College setting out the nature of their complaint. Data Protection Act 1998 Under the Data Protection Act 1998, the College needs to have your consent to collect and process information about you for the proper administration of the selection process and the employment relationship should you be appointed. Will you please make sure you sign the declaration at the end of the application form. After an appointment has been made, all the papers of unsuccessful candidates are kept for a period of nine months and are then destroyed. Police checks and Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Under new arrangements being established by the Criminal Records Bureau, police checks will be made of the successful candidate. In accordance with the above Act employees with access to children and young people under the age of 18 are not allowed to withhold information regarding criminal convictions no matter when they occurred. How to Apply Please read the whole of the application form before completing it, paying particular attention to paragraph 7. The completed form, accompanied by additional information in the form of a letter no longer than 2 sides of A4 paper (addressed to the Chair of Corporation, Mr Richard Bate) which supports the application and refers to the requirements set out in the job description and person specification. Applications should be returned to the Clerk to the Corporation, Joseph Chamberlain College, 1 Belgrave Road, Highgate, Birmingham B12 9FF, with the envelope marked Application for the post of Deputy Principal. Closing date for applications is: noon on Tuesday 8 th May 2012 The selection process will take place as follows: Interviews: Thursday 24 th and Friday 25 th May