Head of Department: Engineering and Motor Vehicle
Job Description
Windsor Forest College Group is looking for a Head of Department: Engineering and Motor Vehicle to join the BCA and Langley team on a full-time basis.
Please note this role will require successful candidate to work cross both Langley and Berkshire College of Agriculture.
Head of Department: Engineering and Motor Vehicle
The Head of Department’s aim is to enhance student retention and achievement by leading the way with curriculum development in innovative and dynamic ways focused on maximising the engagement of students to enhance our positive reputation and the desire of potential new students to study with WFCG.
The Head of Department is also expected to promote best teaching practices and foster staff development to continually strengthen the performance of the department.
To be successful, you will need to possess a recognised teaching qualification and in addition a strong background in leadership/management practices.
By demonstrating your excellent subject knowledge of Engineering and Motor Vehicles, you will be able to showcase your recent successful experience in running courses and delivering high levels of student attainment and achievement.
This is a cross campus role working at both our Langley College and BCA campuses. The role will include up to 10 hours of teaching per week in addition to the management responsibilities.
For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.
About Us
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.
This role offers a full-time position to be based at both Langley College and BCA.
Our staff benefit from:
– Generous non-working day entitlement
– Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
– Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
– Free on-site parking at all sites
– Cycle to Work Scheme
– Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance
– On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
– Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site
Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Wednesday 21st Feb 2024.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.
Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.
*Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.
