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Salary: £62,746
Location:CrossCampus
Hours:37 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year
Contract Type:Permanent
Reference: SR1783
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As the Curriculum Director, you will play a key role in aligning the department with our College's Strategic Plan and Policies. Your leadership will ensure that students have access to a high-quality, career-focused learning experience, while also overseeing the management of Study Programmes, staff, quality, and assessment standards. You will drive our Quality Framework and Career-Focused Learning Strategies, promoting continuous improvement and student engagement.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement curriculum plans that respond to local and national skills needs, including the introduction of T Levels, and enhance employer engagement.
- Oversee student admissions, progress tracking, and the delivery of comprehensive support for students, ensuring compliance with College policies and curriculum requirements.
- Lead Teaching, Learning & Assessment strategies, ensuring effective observation, quality reviews, and support for student success.
- Manage and develop staff within the Sector Area, including recruitment, appraisals, and professional development.
- Manage staffing and operational budgets, and recommend capital purchases as needed
Job Requirements:
- Degree-level or relevant professional qualification; full teaching qualification in a related field.
- Demonstrated success in curriculum management, development, and improving quality standards within Further Education.
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills, with a commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment.
The right candidate will have:
- Relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Prior experience with Ofsted/ALI Inspections and partnerships with external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of leadership strategies with a track record of promoting College values and behaviours.
Why choose us:
As a college, our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
What we offer:
- A college environment fully dedicated to developing every student to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals keen to develop and learn.
- A two year funded teaching course , providing the opportunity to complete a recognised post 16 teaching qualification*
- A successful NQT support program.
- Excellent CPD opportunities.
- Well-being days & activities
- Generous pension (Teachers pension scheme)
- Free onsite parking.
- Onsite canteen & coffee shop.
- Cycle to work scheme*
- Discounted gym membership.
- Electric Vehicle Scheme*
- Eye Care Vouchers scheme.
- Hybrid Working available.
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance.
*subject to terms & conditions