Due to department growth, we have an exciting new role for **a Curriculum Team Leader –Entry Level 3 Vocational **to join our Progression to Learning & Work Department.
This is a key role in the development and management of the College’s curriculum areas. Curriculum Team Leaders are responsible for all operational matters in the linked areas of the curriculum that are assigned to them. Your role as Curriculum Team Leader is to support them.
You will ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of learners with SEND, High Needs and EHCPs. You will also ensure that our curriculum has strong links with and services local businesses, our feeder schools and the wider community. You will work with the Curriculum Manager and head of department to ensure that learners receive a high-quality, outstanding learner experience. You will provide inspirational leadership for staff and students.
Interviews are planned to take place on 30th September 2024
Responsibilities include:
- To be responsible for managing the performance of courses in the curriculum area of Foundation learning, specifically in the areas of student enrolment, retention and achievement targets; quality of teaching and learning; observations, appraisal and staff development; student satisfaction and equality and diversity targets.
- To ensure appropriate records, registers, staff and student timetables are maintained and available as required by internal management information systems and external audit regimes.
- To ensure that systems are in place to ensure that effective Initial Advice and Guidance take place and that all programme MIS data is interrogated to support the achievement of intended outcomes.
- To be responsible for the overall management of the curriculum team.
- To undertake teaching at a level agreed with the Curriculum Area Manager.
- To be responsible for the business development and recruitment in the curriculum areas.
- To ensure effective management of the curriculums’ physical resources.
- To maintain a safe and secure learning environment by ensuring regular risk assessments are undertaken.
- To contribute to the collegial culture, mission and strategic objectives and to work with colleagues in other curriculum and service areas across the College.
- To support the Curriculum Area Manager in the planning, innovation, design and development of curriculum programmes and cross College marketing activities.
- To promote excellent teaching and effective learning across the curriculum area, and to disseminate and share good practice across the College.
For the full job description and person specification, please click here
The Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.
Education & Training
- A relevant degree or appropriate professional qualification with a SEND specialism.
- A relevant teaching qualification or working towards a SEND specialism
- GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
- GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
Experience
- Highly experienced in managing curriculum delivery within the Further Education sector, specifically within a Foundation Learning department or similar
- Experience in course development and recruitment for students on Foundation Learning programs from pre-entry to Level 1
- Extensive experience of student pastoral care and disciplinary procedures for students with SEND/EHCP/HN on Foundation Learning courses.
- Experience in the interpretation of data sets to inform and enable performance management.
- Experience working with employers and community partners in setting up external activities for students with SEND
- Experience in developing a strong employment pathway for students working towards supported internships.
For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.
Bradford College
At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.
Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.
We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.
Benefits of working at Bradford College:
- Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 44 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
- Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
- Teachers’ Pension scheme, with a generous 23% employer contribution
- Annual salary reviews
- Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
- Free sports and gym facilities
- Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
- Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
- Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
- Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
- Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
- On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
- A host of training development opportunities
- Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
- The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.
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*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.
Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that social media checks will also be undertaken during the recruitment process.
Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.