Head of Teacher Apprenticeships

The University of Buckingham has a unique atmosphere, unlike that of any other higher educational institution. Despite being the UK’s smallest university and the only independent university to hold a Royal Charter, Buckingham has staff from over 60 countries, making it a truly distinctive work environment. 

The Faculty of Education is the largest in the university and one of the largest in the UK.  We typically have 1300 students a year.  All our students work in schools.  Most are taught online but some QTS/PGCE courses come to a residential course during school half-terms three times a year.  The Faculty is based in a new building, the Vinson Building, on Hunter Street in Buckingham. 

The job

1 Academic manager of the Teacher Apprenticeship course, our largest course, which awards QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), and for which there are two cohorts – September and January.

Management of this course includes:

• the formulation and management of the course curriculum and delivery days
• organisation of speaker delivery and weekly letter communication to trainees, mentors and tutors
• the training of trainees, mentors and tutors
• alignment of course with ITT (Initial Teacher Training) criteria, ITTECF (Initial Teacher Training Early Career Framework) and Ofsted frameworks.
• completion of compliance and inspection documents, which includes self-assessment report and quality improvement plans
• the writing of the course handbooks, tutor and mentor guides
• assisting Heads of Cohort with identifying and contacting cause for concern trainees
• participant in the Trailblazers group which develops apprenticeship courses
• participant in the internal Apprenticeship Oversights Group
• ensuring the trainee learning platform (LASER) is ready
• working with our operations staff who continually monitor individual trainee progress in regards to ESFA requirements like the recording of off the job hours and mandatory monthly engagement 

2 Assist with managing the schools and other organisations whose courses we accredit. The courses range from GCSE alternatives pathways, school diplomas, to staff CPD programme accreditation. With the Registrar, managing new proposals for collaborations or accreditations and managing existing partnerships with schools.

3 Assisting with the administration of the Assessment-Only course. 

What can we offer you?

In addition to an Aviva Pension scheme, we offer: 

• Beautiful working environments across our campus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Christmas closure
• On-site gym and exercise classes
• On-site catering facilities
• University bookshop with staff discount
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent opportunities to network and continue learning across a variety of departments
• Discount of courses for staff and their families 

Informal enquiries may be made to Barnaby Lenon at Barnaby.lenon@buckingham.ac.uk  

The closing date for applications is Friday 3^rd May 2024 at 5pm and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on 14-15 May. Start date is flexible.

Please note: if successful, any offer is subject to standard checks, including qualifications, eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis and DBS (if applicable)

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website via the 'Apply' button above.

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