Department Manager - English/Maths
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Position Overview & Specifications
BMet (Birmingham Metropolitan College) is on an exciting journey! Be a part of our students' experience and make a difference.
BMet is a great organisation, home to thousands of bright and enthusiastic students and many talented and experienced staff. We are passionate about providing the qualifications and training that local employers and communities need. Our goal is to prepare all of our students for the world of work, both now and in years to come.
We are looking to appoint a Department Manager - English/Maths to join our teams based at our Matthew Boulton College and our team at James Watt College. We have centralised the English and Maths function across all BMet colleges which will be overseen by the appointed Department Manager.
We are looking for a highly competent and experienced leaders to manage and motivate a team of lecturing staff to achieve excellence. The primary responsibility is to cultivate a productive working environment to ensure teaching and learning is inspirational, high quality and supports learners to succeed. The appointed Department Managers will oversee the functioning and development of the department working towards the college’s strategic goals and key performance indicators.
This role will be based at one of the BMet colleges. However, you may be required to travel across sites.
See Role Profile for further details.
As an employer we offer a wide range of career paths. Working at BMet provides a real opportunity for you to make a difference to the communities we serve, as well as giving you the environment to develop your career in an exciting and dynamic organisation.
We know that our diversity is a source of strength and we warmly welcome people from all backgrounds, particularly encouraging applications from people who are currently under-represented at college.
BMet is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you want to join our team and you have the qualifications, experience and competencies needed for the role please apply.
Closing date for applications: 26/02/2023
If you are unable to apply online, please make contact with HR@bmet.ac.uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Department Manager - English/Maths roles across Birmingham Metropolitan College's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £41,204 - £46,635 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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