Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Department, the Curriculum Manager will be responsible for the operational leadership and management of a designated curriculum area(s). This includes ensuring good people and resource management practices, successful achievement of qualifications as well as the overall learning, progression and experience of learners. Working closely with the Head of Department, the Curriculum Manager will develop the curriculum intent to reflect sector and industry changes as well as local, national and global reforms. The Curriculum Manger role carries a teaching commitment of 10 hours per week.

Main duties and responsibilities

Main Responsibilities Lead the development of a responsive and relevant curriculum offer through effective leadership of the curriculum team(s) .

Keep abreast of new and future developments affecting area(s) of responsibility, Government initiatives and policies for FE, and work with the Head of Department to maximise new and emerging opportunities.

Provide inspirational leadership and management to curriculum team leaders, coordinators and colleagues within designated area(s).

As part of the leadership forum, coordinate relevant cross-company projects and T-shaped initiatives.

Carry out staff timetabling, local resource planning and budget management for designated curriculum teams, with particular reference to the operational management of physical and human resources.

Set and monitor targets for learning progress, learner participation, retention, achievement and success and progression.

Develop and embed internal quality assurance (IQA) and improvement systems consistent with overall quality practice.

Undertake lesson observations of colleagues in own and other curriculum teams, and act as a mentor to curriculum team leaders.

Lead sharing of IQA best practice in designated curriculum area as well as responding to External Verification action points.

Line manage designated curriculum colleagues and implement relevant company policies and procedures e.g. local induction, probation, disciplinary, risk assessment, absence management, equality of opportunity, health and safety etc. Work with relevant stakeholders to ensure that accurate, complete and up-to-date data are uploaded into information systems and databases.

Lead learner recruitment, induction, tutorial work, associated outreach work, residential, open and distance learning work and student placements. Ensure continuous improvement in the grade profile of teaching, learning and assessment in the curriculum area.

General Responsibilities

Develop a working environment that facilitates collaboration, innovation, reflective practice and inclusion.

Develop and maintain high levels of personal skills and professionalism, using feedback from assessment and continuous development reflected in a CPD log.

Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, ensuring that this commitment is demonstrated in all aspects of the role as appropriate.

Assist as required during company events, examination and enrolment periods.

Undertake such duties and/or hours of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade and general level of responsibility, at your main place of work or at any other establishment for which the company provides services.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave plus 2 weeks off over Christmas and 8 bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership to the onsite gym and sports facilities
• Plus many more.

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