Development Manager - ESOL

What You Will Do

- Lead on the formative assessment processes for accredited and non-accredited ESOL groups, from initial assessments, to diagnostic handbooks, tutorial assessments and end of year progression assessments. - Lead on the summative Trinity assessment processes for accredited ESOL groups, including the coordination of Trinity exams for all ESOL groups at Entry 3.and above - Lead on the E3-L2 provision with line management of staff. - Engage with the department’s mission values and ethos; and actively ensure the department and its staff live up to the standards of the central mission statement.

About You

- Confident to develop and deliver strategies to improve progression, retention, achievement, success and attendance - Can work positively across departments to maintain relationships which maximise student outcomes and staff upskilling - Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work independently - Proven line management of staff - An ambassador for digital inclusion and empowering staff and students to be digitally literate

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff). - Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service) - Academic 37 days - Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes - Teachers’ Pension Scheme - Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities -  including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities- this will vary depending on role requirements

About Us

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. [Employer hidden]’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.