April 2015 For College use only Certified as an accurate description of the post as at April 2015 Post holder Name (print) …………………..……………………………………..…… Post holder Signature ……………………………………… Date …………………..... Line Manager Name (print) …………………………..………………………………… Line Manager Signature …………………………………. Date …………………….. Person Specification Post: Quality Development Manager Area to be assessed Essential Desirable Assessment Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent. Teaching qualification IT qualification. Internal/ external verification qualifications. Application form Verification of qualifications (candidate to bring original certificates to interview) Knowledge Demonstrate a good understanding of the process of teaching and learning. Demonstrate E-literacy and competency in using the Microsoft Office Suite Demonstrate good understanding of current educational developments. Demonstrate an understanding of the new Ofsted inspection framework. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of College quality assurance frameworks and mechanisms. Demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of college provision including FE, work-based learning and Higher Education. Demonstrate good understanding of awarding body quality assurance frameworks and expectations. Demonstrate knowledge of the QAA HE Review process Demonstrate knowledge of data monitoring processes with regard to success rates and achievement gaps Demonstrate knowledge of the annual cycle. Application form Formal face to face interview Assessment Test
Experience Demonstrate relevant experience of managing/supervising staff and leading a team towards achievement of shared goals. Demonstrate recent teaching or training experience in tertiary education or training. Demonstrate experience of taking part in internal verification. Demonstrate experience of working to performance targets and strict deadlines. Demonstrate experience of disseminating good practice/training staff. Demonstrate experience of the development and implementation of new systems. Demonstrate experience of planning, reporting and presenting to senior management. Demonstrate experience of the development, implementation and monitoring of operational performance indicators. Demonstrate experience as an external verifier. Demonstrate experience of delivery on qualifications. Demonstrate experience of conducting teaching and learning observations. Demonstrate coaching experience. Application Form Formal face to face interview Skills & Qualities Demonstrate excellent ability to solve problems and the emotional intelligence to support staff through challenging circumstances. Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills necessary to initiate and respond to correspondence, write reports, to make notes and to deal with other forms of communication. Demonstrate evidence of effective organisational skills and a rigorous attention to detail. Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team and to develop and sustain good working relationships. Demonstrate ability to achieve targets within a given timescale. Demonstrate effective management of staff including setting and monitoring performance targets Demonstrate ability to use a range of learning technologies to enhance learning Full UK driving licence Application Form Formal face to face interview Assessment Production of driving licence at interview