Appointment of two Deputy Principals

Background Information

We are delighted that you are considering applying for the post of Deputy Principal.

Runshaw College first opened in 1974 as a small Sixth Form College with just 450 learners. Forty six years later, it is now a hugely successful comprehensive Tertiary College with over 6200 learners, supported by c. 700 staff. The College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for well over 20 years and it has a national reputation for

educational excellence. The College is a very popular destination for school leavers in Chorley and South Ribble and, despite strong competition from other local Colleges, we also attract more than 2500 students each year from our surrounding areas, namely Bolton, Blackburn, Preston, West Lancashire, Southport and Wigan.

All curriculum provision and student support functions sit within one of two faculties. The College operates over two main sites, a Sixth Form Campus in Leyland and a second campus in Chorley which hosts a range of apprenticeships, Adult FE and HE courses in addition to housing some of our specialist facilities in Science and Engineering. In September 2016, the College opened a state-of-the-art Science and Engineering Innovation Centre to support the Local Enterprise Partnership’s priorities for growth in this area.

The Corporation Board consists of 14 Governors: the Principal, nine members with private or public sector strategic management experience, two staff members and two student members. Governance is strong and robust, providing a highly effective balance of challenge and support to the senior leadership team.

In 2019/20 the College has approximately 6200 learners, including:

• 5000 full-time 16-19 students (c.50% A Level, c.40 % Advanced Vocational, c.10% Entry/L1/L2)

• 800 Adult FE students

• 300 Apprentices

• 100 Higher Education students

Overall income was c. £27 million in 2018/19 and our current (and forecasted) financial health rating is ‘good’.

The enduring success of Runshaw College is founded on a very strong ethical, high-performance and supportive organisational culture. We are always looking for ways in which we can make the College an even better place to study and work. Stakeholder satisfaction levels are very high and have risen to even higher levels during the last 10 years for both students and staff. Employer satisfaction levels are also very high.

Staff development, enjoyment and well-being have always been a high priority for the College; the College was awarded IIP Gold status in 2010, 2013 and 2016 scoring full marks (196 out of 196) on each occasion!

Our success is mainly attributable to our outstanding staff and outstanding leadership at all levels. Following the recent promotion of both Deputy Principals to Principal posts, one of which is at Runshaw, we are now seeking to appoint 2 Deputy Principals to join our Senior Leadership team. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for teaching and learning, continuous improvement and for our mission which places the student at the heart of all that we do.

So, this really is a fantastic opportunity to work and develop your career at one of England’s finest Colleges. We are delighted that you are interested in the role and we are looking forward to receiving your application.

Simon Partington Principal

Job Description

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Ref 200148 (2 posts)

December 2019

Principal

There are 2 Deputy Principals, who each act as Head of Faculty for all curriculum provision and student support services, along with responsibility for various cross-College functions. One currently has responsibility for Vocational and Apprenticeship provision, whilst the other has responsibility for A Level, Adult FE and Higher Education provision. Both Deputy Principal posts are designated senior post-holders as defined in the College’s Instrument and Articles of Government.

Initial responsibilities for this post will be agreed with the successful candidate depending on their skills and experiences to date.

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Key Duties

The description of key duties is a guide to the work that you will initially be required to undertake. They may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances and are reviewed in the appraisal process.

MANAGEMENT OF STAFF

• Deploy the agreed personnel procedures in the management and wellbeing of staff

• Lead and demonstrate a College culture which sets high standards and in which staff feel empowered and recognised

• Formulate and implement the College’s Strategic Plan in liaison with other College managers

• Be responsible for appraisal of those staff you directly line manage including their training, coaching and development

• Develop and maintain the College ethos of scholarship, high expectations, mutual support and care for students

• Ensure professional development strategies are formulated and effectively implemented

MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES

• Ensure appropriate use of management information to meet College requirements

• Manage Faculty and Programme budgets effectively to achieve best value

• Ensure Faculty and Programme staff are deployed effectively

• Conduct effective Curriculum and Business Planning

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the pastoral and disciplinary processes on your Programmes

• Manage the behaviour of students and arrange appropriate liaison with their parents/guardians

• Ensure that the individual academic and support needs of students are met so they can maximise added value and progression potential

QUALITY

• Be actively involved in the College’s continuous improvement culture

• Ensure that agreed Key Performance Indicator targets are met

• Participate in the planning, organising and implementation of lesson observation and Curriculum Reviews across College

• Implement the College’s quality management / quality assurance framework

• Manage the effective operation of Schools, Programmes and Services within your Faculty

ROLE SPECIFIC

• Advise and inform Senior Managers and Governors on all matters relating to your area(s) of responsibility

• Represent the College internally and externally developing and facilitating strong links with appropriate organisations such as employers, councils and high schools

• Facilitate links with Partner High Schools to maximise progression and achievement on all 16-19 programmes

• Develop and monitor the Curriculum Plan for your Programmes

• Lead the Faculty in the planning and preparation of cross College events and other marketing activities

• Lead where appropriate cross College teams in the development and implementation of cross-faculty processes, e.g. timetabling, enrolment

• Lead curriculum planning in your Faculty

• Undertake safeguarding duties as a senior manager to support the College’s safeguarding team.

• Deputise for other senior managers (including the Principal) and undertake any such other roles as may be required at a senior management level for the effective management of the College

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in appraisal and professional development activities as required

• Value diversity and promote equal opportunities

• Work within health and safety guidelines and be aware of your responsibilities for health and safety

• Adhere to College policies and procedures, including Data Protection

• Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the health and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTAINMENTS

ESSENTIAL or DESIRABLE

ASSESSED BY

Good honours degree (or equivalent) E Application Form

A recognised teaching or training qualification E Application Form

Professional / Management qualification or higher degree qualification (Masters or above)

D Application Form

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications)

E Application Form

Evidence of and a willingness to undertake continuing professional learning

E Application Form / Interview

ECDL, ITQ or equivalent level 2 (or above) IT qualification D Application Form

Competency in computer applications including MS Word, Outlook and Excel

E Exercise

TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGEESSENTIAL or DESIRABLE

ASSESSED BY

Strong and sustained track record of success as a teacher and/or course leader in the 16-18 or further eduction sector

E Application Form / Interview

Strong and sustained track record of success as a curriculum and/or pastoral manager in the 16-18 or further eduction sector

E Application Form / Interview

Strong track record of success at senior leadership level in the 16-18 or further eduction sector

E Application Form / Interview

Experience of managing curriculum at many levels – including levels 1 – 4

D Application Form / Interview

Experience of business planning and successful financial management including being responsible for managing significant budgets

D Application Form / Interview

Knowledge and understanding of the strategic challenges and current issues in the FE sector

E Interview / Presentation

A sound understanding of Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework (EIF)

E Interview

Successful experience of dealing effectively with HR matters E Interview

Recent experience as an Ofsted Inspector D Application Form / Interview

PERSONAL SKILLS AND ATTITUDES ESSENTIAL or DESIRABLE

ASSESSED BY

Ability to create vision, motivate and inspire others to perform to the best of their abilities

E Interview / Presentation

Excellent management and leadership skills E Interview

Highly developed negotiating, influencing and persuading skills E Interview

Well-developed skills of analytical reasoning and problem solving

E Interview / Exercise

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills E Interview / Exercise

A commitment to diversity and to promoting equal opportunities E Interview

Excellent organisational skills, being able to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines

E Interview

A passion for education, valuing all students equally regardless of ability

E Interview

An appreciative management style which recognises appropriately the contribution of others

E Interview

Suitable to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults

E Interview / Employment Checks

Person Specification

Up to £85,000 (initially) per annum dependent upon qualifications, track record and competencies. As a designated senior post-holder, performance and pay will be reviewed on an annual basis by Governors.

August 2020 or sooner if available.

You will be required to work such hours as are reasonable for the proper performance of your duties and responsibilities, normally 37 hours per week.

You will be entitled to join either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. You will receive 35 days holiday in each holiday year in addition to normal remuneration for all Bank and Public Holidays.

The College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. In order to check an individual’s suitability to work in an educational environment, the successful applicant will require a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Certificate.

All applications for DBS Certificates are dealt with in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice and the College’s Policies on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and on The Secure Handling and Use of DBS Certificates.

Visit www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice for a copy of the Code of Practice. Copies of the College policies are available on the College’s website at www.runshaw.ac.uk

Appointments to the College are subject to satisfactory health clearance. You will be required to complete a Health Questionnaire and may be asked to attend a medical.

Your salary will be paid on the last working day of each month by BACS transfer.

Smoking is not permitted on College premises except in designated smoking areas.

This post is subject to the successful completion of a 12 month probation period.

After the successful completion of the probation period, employment may be terminated by yourself or the Corporation by giving six month’s written notice.

Summary of Main Terms & Conditions

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Apply on line by visiting https://www.runshaw.ac.uk/the-College/jobs/our-vacancies/

Deadline for receipt of application forms is noon Tuesday 11 February 2020

Interviews for this post will be held on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 February 2020

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Simon Partington, Principal (partington.s@runshaw.ac.uk) or Clare Russell, Principal Designate (russell.c@runshaw.ac.uk).

Application Process

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The vision statement below was created in Feb 2015 to provide a 10 year descriptive “road-map” for the College. During the last 4 years, good progress has been made in all four sub-sections of the vision statement, but, due to recent changes in government policy, progress has been slower than we would have liked in relation to Bii; nevertheless, we have seen some recent growth in enrolments to Access to HE courses and we are anticipating a modest increase in recruitment to our apprenticeship programmes in the next 2-3 years. The future prospects for HE are less certain; the Augar report has been published, but the government have not yet committed to implementing its recommendations. In relation to Di, most of our classrooms are now in good/excellent condition, but a small number are not. We will therefore continue to look for ways in which we can provide good/excellent facilities in all curriculum areas within the next 5 years.

A. CORE BUSINESS

i. To be a thriving inclusive College, meeting the needs of its local community and the wider economy. ii. To further extend our national reputation for excellence in TLAS (Teaching, Learning, Assessment and Support).iii. To deliver exceptionally high quality education and training, in which students’ personal, social and employability skills are also developed to a very high standard.

B. PORTFOLIO & PERFORMANCE i. To be recognised as a centre of excellence in all curriculum areas, in particular in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).ii. To significantly raise recruitment in Apprenticeships and HE/Access to HE provision.iii. To maintain very high satisfaction levels for all key stakeholders (including learners, employers and staff). iv. To maintain consistently robust financial health, in which all main business areas of the College each make a positive annual nett contribution to College finances.

C. ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE

i. To retain a strong constancy of purpose, forever guided by our vision, mission and values. ii. To recruit, retain and develop dedicated, effective and innovative staff at all levels - delivering outstanding quality, improved business efficiency and exceptional customer service. iii. To advance equality of opportunity, health and wellbeing, and respect and togetherness for all. iv. To continue to be a great place to work with a very strong emphasis on teamwork and support. v. To continue to be a highly ethical organisation – a College that always seeks “to do the right things, in the right way”.

D. ESTATES AND FACILITIES

i. To have high quality, sustainable buildings and facilities in all areas, and on all sites. ii. To improve efficiency and student experience by operating from an optimum number of main sites (in 2015, the optimum number of main sites was considered to be two).iii. To develop a local/national reputation for the effective use of technology to enhance learning and/or business efficiency.

10 Year College Vision Statement 2015-2025 (first published May 2015)

HIGH LEVEL COLLEGE GOALS 2019/20

The College’s high level strategy is to meet the needs of its community and to be a fantastic place to study, and a fantastic place to work. For the year ahead, we have identified three key priorities for the College as a whole

1. Complete the journey to “excellence everywhere” by Summer 2020; this will require further improvements to the quality of provision in schools/programmes which are currently self-assessing as grade 2 (good);2. Continue to hit all of our key (“road map”) financial targets; this will require: a) healthy recruitment on all programmes; b) some further efficiencies in our operating costs/practices; 3. Be fully prepared to deliver T-levels from September 2020.

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