We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Early Years, Education and Social Care department as a Curriculum Team Leader for Social Care.
As the Curriculum Team Leader you will have responsibility for all operational matters within the Curriculum area. This role has a clear focus on curriculum delivery, performance management and development for Social Care and Community Practice.
Responsibilities include:
* To work with the Head of School for planning and management of the performance of all courses and in the Curriculum area.
* To support the Head of School in the planning, innovation, design and development of curriculum provision and cross College marketing activities.
* To ensure that the professional regulatory bodies criteria are successfully met.
* To support the Head of School to enable the curriculum area budget allocation to be deployed efficiently and effectively.
* Provide course costings and information relating to resources, ensuring that a quality experience for students and appropriate working resources and development is in place for staff.
* To work with the staff to ensure full compliance with all College procedures and systems and report on these via KPI’s.
* To be responsible for the performance, management and development of the curriculum area staff, including setting targets, monitoring KPI’s, managing performance, attendance, recruitment, AWAM’s, induction, appraisals and curriculum related staff development.
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Hybrid working is negotiable for this role. This means you may be able to work a proportion of your time on campus and some remotely. We are open to discussing this with you during the application process as we recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working.
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
* Qualified Social Worker
* A degree in a subject relevant to the Curriculum Area.
* GCSE A*- C or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in English or equivalent. (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A – C)
* GCSE A*- C or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths or equivalent. (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A – C)
Experience
* Academic experience in a field relevant to Higher Education
* Evidence of a successful track record of Teaching, Learning and Assessment, including taking an innovative approach to TLA.
* Experience and evidence of the performance management of people
* Experience of using data and information effectively to drive improvements
* Experience of curriculum planning and development to meet the needs of students, employers and the changes in Further Education
* Experience of student pastoral care and disciplinary procedures.
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 38 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
* Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
* Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% 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.