Deputy Head Of Department - Digital Transformation

About the Role
Imagine working for an employer that has a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of students every year. That could be you.
Our college is at the forefront of education, fostering a culture of high performance and support. We take pride in our commitment to delivering exceptional learning experiences and preparing students for the challenges of the modern world. As we continue to excel, we are seeking a dynamic and dedicated professional to join our Management Team.
We are seeking an enterprising individual for the role of Deputy Head ofDigital Transformation at Harrogate College . The ideal candidate will have a passion for empowering staff to develop their digital skills. They will inspire colleagues, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, working across the college to embed digital ways of delivering teaching, learning and assessment.
The successful candidate will be a people person with exceptional communication skills, able to guide others through change. Demonstrating coaching experience and a background in teaching and learning that fosters our culture of working with and supporting colleagues to develop.
The role will involve management of curriculum programme areas within the college and will report to the Deputy Director at Harrogate College
What You Will Do

• Motivate and inspire students to promote achievement and develop their skills to enable progression
• Provide an excellent learning experience which allows students to progress to a higher level, higher education or employment and in which their attainment is maximised.
• Encourage a culture where teachers develop, and are supported to achieve, professional standards
• Ensure that all preparation, marking, assessment and moderation is completed promptly and efficiently within agreed timescales.
• Contribute to the college's curriculum and strategic planning processes and to lead this in defined sections of the Department
• To work with the Internal Quality Lead Verifier to ensure effective management of the Internal and External verification procedures including assuming the role of Internal Verifier, if appropriate

About You

• We are looking for a Deputy Head of Department who has a passion for digital development in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Knowledge and experience of a variety of digital technologies used in Teaching, Learning and Assessment with a drive for continuous practice and discovery.
• We are looking for a Deputy Head of Department who utalises coaching techniques and works 'with' the team at Harrogate College
• A track record of developing learning opportunities inspiring staff to develop.
• Recent experience in a management position within the Further Education sector.
• A track record of successful curriculum management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships to drive continuous improvement.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Nicola Johnson [email protected]
Benefits
There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
  • Academic 37 days
  • Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes. Harrogate Campus also has free onsite parking for all staff.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements