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We hope that one of the buttons below will help you.Faculty Lead - Arts, Creative Industries and LanguagesFaculty Lead - Arts, Creative Industries and LanguagesRole:Faculty Lead - Arts, Creative Industries and LanguagesLocation:The Corby Sixth FormSalary/Benefits:Salary up to £48,925 per annum DOE and Qualifications, Teacher's pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.Hours/Weeks:37 hours per weekContract Type:Permanent - Full TimeAbout the role:We are currently seeking a Faculty Lead in Arts, Creative Industries and Languages to join our Sixth Forms department at The Bedford College Group .As a Faculty Lead, you play an important role in the success of our students through:Strategic Leadership & Vision- Actively contribute to the extended leadership team, supporting the strategic direction of The Corby Sixth Form and aligning faculty goals with TBCG's overarching vision and values. Curriculum & Quality Management- Lead curriculum planning, teaching quality, and student outcomes across all subjects in the faculty, ensuring high standards through data-driven interventions, performance management, and enrichment activities. Team Leadership & Development- Line manage subject staff, oversee recruitment and induction, conduct appraisals, and foster a culture of continuous improvement through mentoring, coaching, and succession planning. Operational Oversight & Compliance- Manage faculty operations including timetabling, assessment, marketing, and budget control, while ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and college-wide policies and procedures. College Engagement & Safeguarding- Support cross-campus activities, open days, and exam invigilation, while upholding responsibilities for safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and ongoing professional development. About you:Qualifications & Expertise- Holds a degree and teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent), with recent professional development and deep knowledge of post-16 education and A Level provision.Must specialise in one of the following:Art (Fine Art, Graphics, Textiles, Photography) English Language or Literature Film Studies Media Studies French SpanishLeadership & Impact- Proven success in leading A Level improvements, raising achievement and retention, and implementing effective strategies aligned with sixth form accountability measures. Skills & Competencies- Strong communication, people management, and organisational skills, with the ability to lead teams, manage projects, analyse data, and make informed decisions under pressure. Values & Professionalism- Committed to educational values, continuous improvement, and high standards for staff and students, while maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and professional boundaries. Flexibility & Compliance- Willingness to travel and adapt working hours, with a strong understanding of safeguarding, equality, and health and safety, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.Interviews to be held:TBCSuccessful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisationalVISIONvalues:Valuing Teamwork- We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes. Improving Continuously- We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others. Student Centred- At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student. Inclusive- We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other. Open and Caring- We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other. Nurturing Education Excellence- We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions. About The Bedford Sixth FormThe Corby Sixth Form offers a wide range of subjects and courses, including A-level subjects like maths, English Literature, sciences, humanities, and languages, as well as Diploma courses in areas like business, health 'social care, and more.We aim to be an ambitious and inclusive learning environment that will help build vital study and life skills for our students next steps. We offer students a sixth form experience that's different to school and one that makes them stand out from the crowd.We offer a varied range of subjects (our teachers are subject specialists, focused towards teaching 16-19 year olds, so you will benefit from their knowledge and experience). What's more, our newly renovated, convenient town centre building, complete with the latest facilities, offers you an ideal place to study.About The Bedford College GroupThe Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:"Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and"Tresham"College"in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;"Shuttleworth"College,"a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport"alongside"Silverstone"race circuit."To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.Safeguarding our StudentsThe Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest! 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