JHENÉ DEBUSE, MA, MSET

Line Manager of up to 5 full-time music tutors, reporting to the Senior Management Team (SMT)

Curriculum Manager for 5 Music Performance, 4 Music Production and 1 Live Events course, ranging from levels 1 to 3.

Management, implementation and facilitation of internal verification processes and sampling windows

Quality assurance across the music department, as well as observing, coaching and developing team members, alongside the Teaching, Learning and Assessment (TLA) Lead and Lead IV/Quality Nominee

Creation of own, and quality assurance / standardisation of team resources, assessment plans, assignment briefs and schemes of work for RSL MUSPRA / CMI Qualifications.

Teaching levels 1 - 3 on Music Performance, Business, Live Events and Promotion. Delivery to ages 16 - 19, up to age 24 for students with an EHCP or adult learners (AEB).

Line management meetings and 1-2-1 informal sessions with all tutors to review progress, development and areas of concern

Weekly team meetings with the team regarding progress, causes for concern and AOB

Solving and rectifying any issues within the department - staff, assessment, learners, facilities and resources

Training and supporting newly-qualified and unqualified staff within the music department on all processes; identifying training needs and required development for effective practice

Mentoring a small caseload of students; meeting weekly for one to ones, as well as being main point of call for students; assisting with MH needs, liaison with external parties; informing DSL on any concerns

Implementing departmental strategies for behavioural management and attendance interventions

Ensuring current knowledge and awareness is up-to-date within essential areas such as Prevent, Safeguarding, GDPR, etc

Identifying areas for development, both departmental and interdepartmental; working with SMT and other Curriculum Managers, to improve and enhance processes, procedures and actions

Staff Representative on Big Creative Training Board (2021 - 22)