Jobs at Capel Manor College
Vice Principal £76,500 (inc. London Weighting)
Our client, a Further Education College specialising in land-based training, is looking to recruit an enthusiastic professional to lead on all educational activities (including Higher Education).
About the College
Capel Manor College is London’s only dedicated College for Land Based Studies delivering Vocational Excellence in Horticulture, Garden Design, Animal Care, Saddlery, Arboriculture, Countryside, the Environment, Floristry and Balloon Artistry.
Description of duties
Reporting to the Chief Executive/Principal, the postholder will:
- Have authority to manage Capel Manor College’s educational activities and be responsible for the quality control, monitoring and strategic issues associated with such activities (including Higher Education).
- Have cross college responsibility for the institution’s self assessment process;
- Be responsible for quality control, monitoring, structure and strategy for educational activities
- Be the deputy for the Chief Executive/Principal in his/her absence or as directed and be a member of the College’s Executive and Senior Management Team.
- On a regular basis to keep the Chief Executive Officer/Principal (CEO) informed of all matters relating to the management of the College (and in the CEO’s absence to inform the Chair of Governors).
- Deputise for the Chief Executive/Principal
- Attend all related committees
- To lead the College in all quality, inspection and validation issues and co-ordinate the Self Assessment Report and the process behind its construction.
- The postholder will be the college’s Child Protection Officer
- Liaise with external organisations
- Financial Management - Manage identified budgets and monitor delegated budgets
- The postholder will be the College’s Data Protection Officer.
Experience / Qualifications
Successful candidates will need the following qualifications, experience and personal skills:
- Relevant degree, or professional accreditation, HND or equivalent
- Recognised teaching qualification
- A good understanding and practical experience of Management Information Systems (MIS), ILR and FE funding methodology (Knowledge of, and ability to, identify and access funding sources and to interpret and implement resource allocation methodology)
- Highly motivated, with a track record for setting high standards and sound attention to detail
- Ability to devise and implement creative solutions to complex issues
- Success in devising and delivering projects
- Demonstrable commitment to inclusive and comprehensive post-14 educational provision, incorporating strategic and operational management skills.
- Ability to achieve innovative solutions to challenges facing the college by effectively utalising the substantial budget available and monitoring the outcomes to inform future investment strategy
- Commitment to keeping up to date and to influence national and regional developments in learning and training
- Up to date knowledge of Ofsted and equivalent procedures for college inspection
- Outstanding written, oral and presentation skills and ability to prepare numerical and narrative reports and analysis; prioritising and managing time effectively to achieve targets and deadlines
- Skilled in liaison and negotiation with others. Diplomacy, tact and political awareness with a problem-solving approach and ability to thrive on change.
- Excellent skills in using computers and management information systems, and the ability to contribute fully to development of systems and processes for reporting and recording.
- An understanding of and commitment to diversity and equality as it applies to college services and employment.
- A developed understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to creating a safe learning environment
It is desirable for candidates to posses:
- Professional qualification and/or relevant higher education qualification in education management (Aspiring Principals and Senior Leaders Programme or equivalent)
Start Date: September 2010.
Hours: Full Time – 36 hours
Closing date: 17/03/10
This post is subject to enhanced disclosure.
Capel Manor College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Capel Manor College aims to employ a workforce which reflects the community it serves. Therefore applications from minority groups are welcomed. The College wishes to encourage people with disabilities to join its workforce and therefore applicants who meet the essential work criteria for the post will automatically be short-listed.
It is anticipated that candidates who progress from the application stage will be asked to attend the College for an interview within four weeks of the closing date. Therefore, if you do not hear from the College within that time you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
To apply, in the first instance, please send a copy of your CV along with covering letter to: Richardl@r21media.co.uk
Deputy Catering Co-ordinator
Salary: Scale 3 £15,920 - £17,403 plus £1,701 London Weighting
(36 hrs week – including weekends on a rota basis)
Capel Manor College is situated in 30 acres of beautiful gardens and is Greater London’s specialist land-based college. We are an excellent employer with a highly motivated, committed and professional workforce. Our aim is to ensure our staff enjoy coming to work not only because they can make a difference to the
communities we serve but because Capel Manor College provides them with a great place to work.
We are now seeking to appoint a Deputy Catering Co-ordinator to assist the Catering and Restaurant Co-ordinator in providing an efficient, high quality and varied service to all users of the College Restaurant and facilities.
The job will involve liaising with students, staff and members of the public and devising, in conjunction with the Catering co-ordinator wholesome meals, as well as preparing, cooking and presenting daily menus and catered events.
Ideally, you will possess a Basic Food Hygiene certificate and City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent. You will be required to undertake First Aid training if certificates are not currently held.
This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic catering department and an exciting chance to be part of Enfield’s premier visitor attraction team.
The job will appeal to someone with entrepreneurial flair as Capel Manor seeks to expand its student numbers at the College and the visitor numbers to the Gardens.
We offer superb experience and staff development, an excellent local government pension and the opportunity to work in a unique environment.
For full details and application pack please contact: Personnel on 08456 122122 ext 322 at Capel Manor College, Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield EN1 4RQ, email: personnel@capel.ac.uk or visit www.capel.ac.uk
Closing date for returned applications: 19th March 2010.
Capel Manor College aims to employ a workforce which reflects the community it serves. Therefore applications from minority groups are welcomed.
Capel Manor College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment
Administrator Examination Department
Salary: £17,403 - £19,594 plus £1,701 London Weighting
Capel Manor College is London’s specialist provider for land-based studies and an examination centre for a range of awarding bodies in the specialist sector.
The Examination Officer requires a full-time admin assistant, who will deputise in her absence. We hope to appoint an energetic enthusiast for education with experience of working in an examination department of a further education provider.
You will assist with all processes associated with registering candidates, ordering and issuing examination papers and materials, including on-line arrangements, as required throughout the year, whilst leading on admin for RHS Level 2 students, HE students (liaising with Birkbeck University of London, the college’s HE partner), NOCN accreditation and key/functional skills.
For full details and application pack please contact: Personnel on 08456 122 122 Ext 322 at Capel Manor College, Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield EN1 4RQ. Email: personnel@capel.ac.uk Or visit www.capel.ac.uk
Closing date for returned applications: 19th March 2010.
This post is subject to “Enhanced Disclosure” (Criminal Record Check). Capel Manor College aims to employ a workforce which reflects the community it serves. Therefore applications from minority groups are welcomed.
Capel Manor College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
No agencies please.
Start a New Career in The New
Year & Join a Winning Team
A Centre of Vocational Excellence in Floristry and Business Enterprise Awarded “Grade 1” by Government Inspectors for “Outstanding Provision”
Due to the continued success of the School of Floristry, the college is seeking to appoint the following staff members for the start of the autumn term 2010:
Salary pro rata £17,926 to £32,419 plus £1,832 LW
QUALIFIED FLORISTRY LECTURER
.6 FT Contract – Monday - Wednesday to teach Level 1 Floristry
QUALIFIED FLORISTRY LECTURER
.5 FT Contract – Wednesday - Friday to teach Level 2 Floristry
Both at Capel Manor, Enfield
QUALIFIED FLORISTRY PART TIME hourly paid LECTURER
to teach Level 2 Floristry on Wednesday Hourly rate £19.47 plus annual leave
At Capel Manor at Barking and Dagenham College, Rush Green Campus, Romford
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and experienced floristry teachers with good theoretical knowledge and practical skills to join our Floristry team. Applicants will need to have a minimum of a level 3 Commercial Floristry qualification. A teaching qualification is also desirable – support will be given to the successful applicants in achieving full accreditation. Ideally candidates will have A1/A2 Assessor Awards. Candidates will need good communication and organisational skills in order to deliver a variety of learning programmes.
For full details and application pack please contact: Personnel on 08456 122122 ext. 322 at Capel Manor College, Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield EN1 4RQ email: personnel@capel.ac.uk or visit www.capel.ac.uk
Closing date for returned applications: 7th May 2010.
These posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure (Criminal Record Check).
Capel Manor College aims to employ a workforce which reflects the community it serves. Therefore applications from minority groups are welcomed. Where applicants indicate they have a disability and meet the essential criteria in the person specification, they will automatically be short-listed.
Download Job Description .6FT Contract (pdf)
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Download Job Description - Part Time Lecturer at Barking and Dagenham College (pdf)
Learning Support Assistants - Enfield £15,920 to £17,403 plus £1,701 London Weighting Pro Rata
Our client, a Further Education College specialising in land-based training, is looking to recruit Learning Support Assistants to assist in delivering vocational programmes and individual learning programmes to students with a variety of learning needs (can be subject to job sharing but will be for a minimum of 3 days per week).
About the College
Capel Manor College based in Greater London, is a Centre of Vocational Excellence for Horticulture, Landscaping and Garden Design, Floristry, Business Enterprise, Animal Care and Saddlery.
Description of duties
Reporting to the Deputy Head of Learning Support, main duties and responsibilities:
- To assist in delivering vocational programmes and individual learning programmes to students with a variety of learning needs, including learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
- To assist teaching staff, with groups of students with learning difficulties, disabilities or behavioural and emotional needs both in classroom and other activities.
- To support students with different learning needs in their everyday College life.
- To liaise with Learning Support tutors and personal tutors regarding any difficulties the students may present.
- To attend LSA meetings at least once a term. To attend at least one Student Progress Review meeting per term.
- To attend Parents’ evenings where appropriate
- To attend the School of Learning Support or other team meetings on a regular basis.
- To produce accurate records of learning support activities in line with Additional Learning Support procedures.
- To be responsible for ensuring that the health and safety of students is maintained at all times during the training sessions.
- To assist with Learning Support interviews as requested by the Study Skills Coordinator and the Deputy Head of Learning Support if trained to do so.
- To take part and support students on summer schools
- Any other duties of a comparable nature as requested by the Deputy Head of Learning Support and Head of Learning Support.
- To assist in the provision of Access Arrangements for examinations if trained to do so.
Experience / Qualifications
Successful candidates will need the following qualifications, experience and personal skills:
- Good level of general education to Level 2 including Key Skills, particularly in literacy and/or numeracy and/or IT
- Familiarity with ILT applications
- Active interest in one of Capel land based activities
- Good organisational and record keeping skills
- Experience of working in an educational environment
- Experience of working with learners with different learning needs
- Excellent motivational skills
- Personal communication skills of a high order
- Flexibility and responsiveness
- Skilled in liaison with others
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Enthusiasm for working with challenging learners
- Enthusiasm for working with young people
- Demonstrable commitment to inclusive and comprehensive post-16 educational provision
It is desirable for candidates to posses:
- Relevant qualification in one or more land-based industries
- Qualification in supporting learners with learning difficulties or disabilities
- Experience of working with young people
- Experience of coaching or mentoring
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: The jobs can be subject to job sharing but will be for a minimum of 3 days per week. The jobs are for 5.5 hours per day for 36 weeks per year, but days/hours will be discussed at the interview stage
Closing date: 22.3.2010.
These jobs are subject to enhanced disclosure.
Capel Manor College aims to employ a workforce which reflects the community it serves. Therefore applications from minority groups are welcomed.
Capel Manor College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
It is anticipated that candidates who progress from the application stage will be asked to attend the College for an interview within three weeks of the closing date. Therefore, if you do not hear from the College within that time you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
To apply, in the first instance, please send a copy of your CV along with covering letter to: Richardl@r21media.co.uk
Capel Manor College
Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, Middlesex EN1 4RQ
Tel: 08456 122 122
