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Applications from all faiths are welcomed LAW AT Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College We are looking for an inspirational and visionary individual to the full-time post of Head of Law, who can build on the academic success of the subject area, to lead and further develop the team. The Law department is extremely high performing with a track record of achieving Outstanding ALPs value added for over six years. The department continues to have year on year student growth who are attracted to the outstanding outcomes, the specialist accommodation, and the impressive links with legal employers in the city. We are especially excited to launch a T Level Legal Services from September 2026, which has specialist accommodation of a mock court room and all resources. We are seeking to appoint a Head of Department who will have the drive and enthusiasm to provide a high quality and challenging learning experience for our students, whilst also ensuring a supportive and encouraging environment. The Law department is lively, dynamic and progressive in terms of its approaches to delivering the specifications offered, which includes A Level Law, Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate and T Level Legal Services. There is wealth of experience and professional knowledge shared and supported across the team, and a friendly and professional atmosphere within the department. All have a strong emphasis on encouraging a positive rapport between staff and students in the pursuit of academic success. This is an exciting time to join the department and an opportunity to build upon the outstanding resources initiated by the team. Duties to include: Management responsibilities · Provide effective leadership and management of the Law Department to provide outstanding standards of student achievement and attainment within the department. · To develop, motivate and inspire colleagues within the department in line with the College’s Ethos and Mission Statement. - To pro-actively lead the department in the provision of an outstanding quality of education as evidenced in all the key performance indicators, especially value added and high grades. · To pro-actively lead the department in embracing a varied and effective range of teaching and learning strategies appropriate to the post-16 learner, including appropriate integration of EduTech. · To pro-actively lead the curriculum and curriculum development of the department · To rigorously monitor and track the quality assurance in the department’s teaching, learning and assessment to ensure consistency of outstanding provision · To be a ‘champion of the student’ and to have overall responsibility for monitoring and improving student performance in terms of key performance indicators. · To employ effective strategies to maintain outstanding retention and achievement in line with college and national benchmarks. · To produce an annual SAR (Self-Assessment Review) and rigorously monitor this involving both staff and students in order to maintain outstanding provision. · To develop a vibrant, enriching and enjoyable experience for all students within the department. · To manage the departmental budget. · To manage, guide, direct and undertake appraisals with staff within the department and ensure their training and development needs are identified and met. · To allocate responsibilities within the department in order to maximise the skills and talents of individuals. · To provide opportunities for formal and informal meetings within the department. · To attend meetings in accordance with the College meetings’ schedule. · To be responsible for all relevant and timely reports to SLT and Governors · To be responsible for ensuring that all staff and students in the subject area comply with all the College’s policies and procedures. · To lead on and contribute to activities which publicise and promote the work of the department, including assisting in liaison with partner schools, higher education, employer engagement, examination boards, awarding bodies and other relevant external bodies where appropriate, in order to achieve an effective, proactive and successful working partnership. · Manage the deployment of staff and physical resources flexibly and efficiently, to ensure all aspects of service are effectively covered. · Provide a full contribution to College Liaison events including Open events, marketing, admissions, enrolment, and induction processes and procedures, to ensure agreed quality standards are met. This includes interviewing and assessing potential students. · To demonstrate a commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in line with College policy. · To have full regard for the College’s Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety requirements. · To have full regard to the principles and values expressed in the College’s Mission and Ethos Statement. · To perform such other duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility. - Teaching, Learning and Assessment: · To pro-actively lead the department and own classes, in the provision of high-quality learning, teaching and assessment in accordance with the duties of main scale teachers and in accordance with the College’s policies. · To lead the department on teaching, learning and assessment strategies and initiatives to ensure outstanding quality of education provision. · To monitor and track each students achievement according to value added criteria, assessment and attendance in order to ensure each student is able to fulfil their potential. · To lead and manage the development of high-quality resources, including schemes of work, teaching, learning and assessment resources, etc. · To pro-actively lead on the further development of the subject through enrichment, to maximise student’s engagement. · To lead and manage the planning activities of the department, reflecting the needs of the students and the aims and objectives of the College. · To embrace a varied range of teaching and learning styles appropriate to the post-16 learner through the development of a team culture including the appropriate integration of ILT into programmes of study. · To work as part of a team and to contribute to effective working relations. · To undertake the assessment of students’ work in accordance with the College’s assessment policy. · To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a main scale teacher. Quality Assurance and Professional Development: · To actively participate in staff development activities. · To participate in the College appraisal system. · To contribute to the process of the setting of targets within the department and to work towards their achievement. · To follow the principles of Rosenshine to embed and further develop effective teaching and learning strategies. · To contribute to and participate in the College’s procedures for lesson observation. · To maintain accurate and up to date information concerning students and their progress. · To contribute to effective communication and consultation with parents of students when appropriate. This includes report writing and attendance at Parents’ Evenings or other occasions designated by the College. Please note: The job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job may change over time to reflect the changing needs of the College, as well as the personal development needs of the post holder. Any changes would be discussed with the post-holder prior to implementation. What we can offer you; Staff and their welfare are paramount to a successful and happy college. These are just some of the benefits offered to staff, along with some key facts: • Free on-site car parking • Located in the University District of Leeds and close to Leeds City Centre (easily accessible by public or private transport) • The framework for Ethical Leadership in Education underpins everything we do • The College has been rated again as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (March 2022 and September 2024) and is always oversubscribed. • The West Yorkshire Travel Plan Network which gives 12% discount on Annual Metro Cards • Cycle to work scheme • On-site canteen facilities, with a separate Starbucks café • Feel good lunches - every half term (Different days on rota) • Training and CPD • Enhanced sick pay above statutory entitlement • Enhanced payment for maternity, paternity and adaption leave (subject to qualifying period) • Flu jab re-imbursement • Various wellbeing initiatives, some staff led (i.e. yoga, knitting, College choir, Time to talk/ Mental Health and Wellbeing) + support to chosen charity of the year (voted by staff) with money raising initiatives. • On-site College counsellor (mainly for students but staff can benefit from this or use the services of our EAP*) • *Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured offers free and confidential advice available 24hrs, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. • Various discount platforms offering savings across a broad range of categories, including retail, fitness, well-being, and more (Blue Light, UniDays etc) • Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) – Teachers only • West Yorkshire Pensions – Support staff only • Access to the beautiful chapel with regular services for staff to attend • End of year College BBQ for staff + Mission and Ethos ' day, Staff Retreat Day • Lots of celebration and fundraising reasons for cake baking (or just eating!) To apply for a job, you must be eligible to work in the UK. The application form plays a most important part in our selection process. Please do not send us your standard CV (curriculum vitae). It is vital that you fill in the form as fully and accurately as possible. At the initial shortlisting stage we will pay particular attention to how well your experience and skills fit the criteria of the Person Specification and you should address each of these clearly in your application. The College is committed to Safeguarding and promotes the welfare of young people and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment. In promoting equality, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Protection of Children and Young Persons procedures. If you are selected for interview, you will be required to consent to the necessary enquiries being made. Completed applications should be returned via the TES Portal. Closing date: 9am on Monday 26th January 2026 It is intended that interviews will take place week beginning 2nd February 2026 Applicants who have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date should assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your enquiry and interest in this post.