Do you have vocational experience and expertise with a range of different curriculum areas, ideally Land Based/Animal Care? 

Do you have experience and knowledge of HE, HTQ and T levels?

Curriculum Manager

Location - Rotherham

Salary - £46,772 per annum, pro rata

Temporary role until December 2024

We have an opportunity for an Interim Curriculum Manager to help support a local college.

Our client is committed to providing high-quality education and training and to providing the best possible experience for all their students and stakeholders. 

With considerable investment in new facilities and their goal to become an outstanding provider of education and training, this is a great time to join the organisation.

A Day in the Life of the Interim Curriculum Manager:

• Lead the College's curriculum development through to successful delivery, supporting in the designing of the curriculum and internal and external learning environments
• Achieve excellent outcomes for learners through motivating, inspiring and effectively managing the performance, PDR and development of staff within the curriculum area
• Work closely with Quality teams and associated colleagues to achieve excellent Teaching, Learning and Assessment, support the Deep Dives and continuous professional development activities
• Lead and manage teams to successfully achieve the college's KPIs for Attendance and work collaboratively with the Personal Development Team and Attendance and Pastoral Officers
• Effectively lead and manage curriculum operations, including reviews, planning and processes and the overall development of the curriculum and extracurricular activities
• Work closely with the Personal Development Team to ensure that the programme reflects the needs of students for the campus
• Lead the development of college projects in conjunction with local authorities and employers
• Effectively contribute to the marketing, recruitment and enrolment processes for new and future learners including interviews, tasters, assessments, school events, presentations promotions etc
• Work with stakeholders across the sector to establish appropriate work placement opportunities, community-based initiatives and clear progression pathways for learners
• Support the Director of Campus to ensure that the performance of the area is of high quality, ensuring the progress of Learner success and achievement outcomes
• High levels of progression within the Curriculum Area and the Group
• Commercial, Project and Funding Agency Income
• Quality of Education and learner experience
• Development of the curriculum to meet the local and regional skills needs
• Collaborative working with the Personal Development and Work Experience Teams
• You will be responsible for curriculum planning for your area each year. You should ensure that curriculum planning achieves the following outcomes:
  • That we grow 16-18 learner numbers and that through this funding allocations are fully utilised
  • You will grow key funding streams such as Apprenticeships, AEB, FE Loans, ESF, SEND and Higher Education
  • Develop new courses, curricula and/or effective methods of delivery
  • Be responsible for student attendance, retention, achievement, progression and value-added performance levels
• You will optimise financial returns whilst maintaining and enhancing the quality of provision
• All learners participate in purposeful work placement opportunities that meet their career aspirations
• To ensure the timetabling of programmes, staff and accommodation is implemented to best practice guidance

Student Progress

• You will lead and manage curriculum teams to successfully achieve the college's Strategic KPIs and ensure the outcomes for learners exceed national rates
• You will ensure that all learners improve their English and Maths skills to higher levels as a direct result of English and Maths embedded strongly in the curriculum delivery
• You will ensure effective collaborative working with English and Maths teams to maximise learner engagement and attendance to successfully achieve high grades and outcomes that exceed national rates

External Facing

• You will support the Director of Campus and Director of Business Development and Apprenticeships in the development of employer links/boards and engagement with Further and Higher Education Institutions
• You will ensure that all pre and post-16-year-old collaborations set high expectations. One of the high standards, which analyses the quality of education and success of learners, is to develop programmes and links with schools to increase progression from these programmes

Challenges

• You will use clear communication and presentation skills to deliver commercial and curriculum ideas to internal and external suppliers
• You will be able to manage a demanding workload, remain calm under pressure, manage your tasks as well as be a problem solver for those you manage
• You will be able to remain positive at all times, acting as a role model to the Group’s staff and assisting them to overcome obstacles in their roles

Your role in the Group

• You will report directly to the Director of Campus and work with colleagues across the group’s college Management Team
• You will manage a range of teaching, support and technical staff as appropriate to your role
• You will attend and contribute to relevant management meetings, playing a proactive role in enhancing the curriculum and college campus environment and working with other cross-group teams to ensure the efficient completion of tasks

Person Specifications for the Role of Interim Curriculum Manager

• Must have vocational experience and expertise in at least one of the specialist areas of either E-sport, Sport, Public Services, Health, Land Based or Animal Care 
• Will have had to have experience and knowledge of HE, HTQ and T levels in a similar role
• Evidence of consistent high performance in curriculum and people management, reflected in outcomes for learners and financial performance
• Evidence of successfully embedding strategic initiatives into operational departments
• Experience in leading cross-college projects and collaborating with key stakeholders within the further education sector
• Evidence of vocational specialism and management expertise
• Experience in managing and implementing FE quality improvement processes
• Experience in and commitment to the development of blended delivery and online and independent learning
• Possession of a qualification at level 3 or above
• A management qualification at an appropriate level or management training
• Possession of a teaching qualification
• Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development
• Academic credibility with a track record of excellence in teaching
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and teamwork
• Ability to successfully build external relationships with local businesses and other key external stakeholders
• Excellent knowledge of recent initiatives in curriculum development and design
• Must be professional, pleasant and helpful approach at all times
• Work professionally and confidentially with a high degree of integrity and flexibility
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people receiving education and training
• Able to work with and respect, personal or sensitive information and treat this data in confidence and accordance with the group Data Protection Policy
• Committed to a policy of equality which is relevant to all students, staff, clients and members of the public, regardless of race, creed, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age and disability
•  Willing to undertake any training connected with the post

To find out more about the position, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

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