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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><div id="jobDescriptionTitle"> <h2 tabindex="-1" id="jobDescriptionTitleHeading" class="css-wpzt8u e1tiznh50">Full job description</h2></div><div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-16y4thd eu4oa1w0"><div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <b>Department:</b> </div> <div> Supported Learning </div> </div><br/> <div> <div> <b>Salary:</b> </div> <div> £45,384 to £52,601 per annum (depending on experience) </div> </div><br/> <div> <div> <b>Grade:</b> </div> <div> Scale 4 </div> </div><br/> <div> <div> <b>Post Type:</b> </div> <div> Full Time </div> </div><br/> <div> <div> <b>Contract Type:</b> </div> <div> Permanent </div> </div><br/> <div> <div> <b>Working Hours:</b> </div> <div> 37 hours per week </div> </div><br/> <div> <div> <b>Closing Date:</b> </div> <div> 11:59pm on Friday 11 October 2024 </div> </div><br/> <div> <div> <b>Interview Date:</b> </div> <div> To be confirmed </div> </div><br/> <div> <div> <b>Reference:</b> </div> <div> RHACC063-24 </div> </div><br/> </div> </div> <p/> <p><b>About RHACC</b><br/> Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (RHACC) offers a broad range of courses to support adult learners in pursuing personal, professional, and wellbeing goals. With sites in Richmond and Surbiton, RHACC provides a welcoming and inclusive learning environment, featuring state-of-the-art facilities.</p> <p/> <p><b><br/> The Role</b><br/> We are seeking an experienced and passionate <b>Head of Foundation Learning</b> to lead our <b>Supported Learning</b> and <b>Skills for Life and Employability</b> programmes. In this key leadership role, you will ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment across these programmes, fostering an inclusive environment where learners, including those with SEND, can thrive.</p> <p/> <p><b><br/> Key Responsibilities:</b></p> <ul> <li>Lead and manage the Foundation Learning curriculum to meet the needs of learners with SEND and those pursuing Skills for Life and employability skills.</li> <li>Oversee effective support systems for learners with additional needs, enabling them to progress in work, wellbeing, and independence.</li> <li>Align teaching and learning with RHACC’s strategic goals, quality assurance processes, and Ofsted requirements.</li> <li>Manage Programme Managers and Learning Support Coordinators, ensuring high standards of performance and support.</li> </ul> <p/> <p><b><br/> About You</b></p> <p>You have a proven track record of leading educational programmes for adult learners, particularly those with SEND and Skills for Life. You understand quality improvement processes and the Ofsted framework and have experience in improving learner outcomes.</p> <p/> <p><b><br/> Essential Requirements:</b></p> <ul> <li>Experience in leading improvements in learner outcomes and creating inclusive learning environments.</li> <li>Knowledge of quality improvement processes and teaching practices.</li> <li>Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.</li> <li>Commitment to <b>Equality and Diversity</b>, <b>Safeguarding</b>, and <b>Health and Safety</b>.</li> <li>Full teaching qualification.</li> <li><b> Desirable:</b> Experience teaching English and/or maths, with a subject specialism qualification in either.</li> </ul> <p/> <p><b><br/> Why Join RHACC?</b><br/> This role offers a unique opportunity to impact the lives of adult learners at RHACC. You will join a supportive team dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that enables learners to develop essential life and employability skills.</p> <div/> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <br/> </div> </div> </div><br/> </div> </div> <div> <br/> <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About RHACC</b></h3> <p>We are delighted to be able to recruit for wonderful opportunity to join our team for the above position. RHACC is just one of nine dedicated adult and community colleges in the UK, placing us in a unique segment of the education sector. RHACC was established in 2017 but has roots dating back to 1895, with an emphasis on providing our expertise in learning for wellbeing, skills for life and career development to disadvantaged women, people who have a disability and adults in need of improved wellbeing and career development.</p> <p>This is an exciting opportunity where continued development opportunities are always available. We also offer a large number of benefits such as:</p> <ul> <li>Pensions</li> <li>UniDays</li> <li>Teacher Perks</li> <li>Carparking</li> <li>Counselling</li> <li>Cycle Scheme</li> <li>Colleges Health Trust</li> <li>Costco</li> <li>Education</li> <li>Season Ticket Loans</li> <li>Eye Care Vouchers</li> <li>Discounted Software</li> <li>Discounted Room Hire</li> Discounted Gym Membership </ul> <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Our Commitment Toward Equality and Diversity</b></h3> <p>We are strongly committed to ensure a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, culture, and protected characteristics. We believe that this is what helps our entrepreneurial and innovative approach that creates an inclusive College that generates great service and pride in what we do.</p> <p>We would encourage applicants to apply for the position that they have suitable skills for, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for those applicants that meet the minimal requirements of the vacancy.</p> <p/> <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br/> Safer Recruitment Commitment</b></h3> <p>As an education provider, we are committed to our statutory and moral duties in safeguarding our learners. This commitment extends to all applications to work with us, including those that supply to us. All individuals will be required to successfully complete the safer recruitment checks which includes:</p> <ul> <li>Enhanced DBS Checks, including barred lists where appropriate</li> <li>Overseas checks for candidates who have lived abroad in the relevant time period</li> <li>Obtaining two professional references (one has to be most recent employer)</li> <li>Confirmation of qualifications where requested</li> <li>Health Check</li> </ul> <p>As part of our recruitment process shortlisted candidates may be subject to online and social media check.</p> </div></div><p/></div></body></html>
