Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Locations: Hadlow College

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a new Head of Faculty for Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering and Fisheries who will lead, manage, support, develop and motivate a team of Team Leaders, Commercial Managers, Course Managers/Personal Tutors and Lecturers in setting targets and monitoring progress to ensure successful outcomes for all learners.

The postholder will develop and implement, in liaison with the Vice Principal Curriculum, commercial resources which demonstrate best practice and effectively support students in their learning and employability skills. They will ensure that assessment and internal verification takes place for all courses delivered by the Faculty and that the quality of courses meets all the requirements of awarding bodies.

Applicants must have a degree level qualification or equivalent, plus a teaching qualification and substantial experience of leading and motivating staff. They should have industry experience in at least one area of the curriculum provision and demonstrate a proven ability to achieve challenging targets. A high level of communication, interpersonal and networking skills is also essential.

As well as a contributory pension scheme, health cash plan, salary sacrifice scheme and free car parking, this post also attracts seven weeks holiday each year (excluding bank holidays).

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and provide proof of their right to work in the UK. Where applicable, a prohibition check will be carried out.

To apply for this job, please complete an application form. The job description and application form can be downloaded from our website, www.hadlow.ac.uk. Alternatively, you can request an application pack by emailing jobs@hadlow.ac.uk or telephoning 01732 853616. You are required to complete an application form as we do not accept CVs.

Please return completed application forms to jobs@hadlow.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of all completed application forms is Wednesday 29th November 2017

Interviews will be held on Friday 8th December 2017

When applying for this role, please reference this job board as your application source when asked.
Due to the volume of applications we receive it is impossible to inform all applicants if they have been short listed: therefore if you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date you can assume that you have not been successful.
For more information please contact jobs@hadlow.ac.uk in the first instance or call 01732 853616 if you would like to discuss this further.
Hadlow College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.