Section Manager - Business, finance & management

Section Manager - Business, Finance & Management

Location: West London Contract: Full-time, permanent Salary: £57,939 - £52,165

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Section Manager - Business, Finance & Management to provide leadership and direction within Further Education.

This is a key middle-management role with responsibility for curriculum development, quality assurance, staff leadership and student success. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping provision that meets the needs of learners, employers and awarding bodies.

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Lead and manage curriculum provision across Business, Finance and Management
• Drive high standards in teaching, learning and assessment, including lesson observation and quality improvement
• Manage and develop lecturers, course teams and support staff
• Oversee student recruitment, retention, progress and achievement
• Coordinate curriculum planning, course development and submissions to awarding bodies
• Teach across a range of programmes relevant to their specialism, which may include AAT and Higher Education
• Work closely with employers and external partners to develop commercial and work-based learning opportunities
• Contribute to marketing, employer engagement and business development
• Deputise for the Head of School as required
• Ensure full compliance with safeguarding, equality, health & safety and college policies

Person Specification

Essential:

• A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification in Business, Finance or a related area
• A recognised FE teaching qualification (PGCE, DET or equivalent)
• Minimum three years' successful teaching experience, preferably in Further Education
• Experience of curriculum management or coordination
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and manage staff
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance and awarding body requirements
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills
• A clear commitment to inclusive learning, safeguarding and continuous professional development

Desirable:

• Professional qualifications such as AAT, CIPD or ILM
• Experience delivering or managing AAT, HE or employer-led programmes
• Assessor and/or verifier qualifications