Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity to join South Essex College as a Curriculum Leader of Art and Design at our Southend City college campus. As a Curriculum Leader you will contribute to the operational management, development, and performance for the delivery of teaching, learning and assessment.

Your primary focus will be to work with both the Head of School and Deputy College Principal to enhance the curriculum and provide an enriched learner experience across the curriculum area as well as growth. You will be responsible for the performance management of a team of staff to ensure high quality delivery with innovative teaching, learning and assessment to ensure all learners meet or exceed their predicted outcomes, whilst leading the effective planning and delivery of the curriculum.

As Curriculum leader, you will be expected to be a role model with an outstanding teaching, learning and assessment record within your teaching specialism, effectively managing the student experience, progress, and welfare within the curriculum to achieve consistently high outcomes. Ideally, you will hold a teaching qualification and have 5 years' experience within the subject area you are responsible for, along with a degree in your subject specialism.

Experience of current industry practice along with a good understanding of the current Government and national priorities for FE and skills needed by learners to aid in their skills development and achievement. Please use the application platform to highlight your experiences and competencies.
• Holiday - 40 days holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Plus Bank holidays
• College closure days
• Pension - 23.68% college contribution
• Continued Professional Development
• Free breakfast at most campuses (term time only )
• Free parking( after obtaining a parking permit)
• Various other benefits are available, such as subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, *access to gyms, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more!
*depending on campus
The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. ONLY APPLICATIONS MADE VIA OUR COLLEGE E-RECRUIT WEBSITE WILL BE CONSIDERED

Information about the School

South Essex College is at the heart of community transformation, working with young people and local employers helping to make a difference. We are the largest provider of technical and vocational education and training for 16-18 year olds, adults and apprenticeship provision within Essex – and we are growing!

With over 1000 staff working across our 5 campus locations, there are plenty of exciting opportunities to choose from including Support, Management, Academic (Teaching and Teaching Support) and Specialist positions. Plus a range of support for industry professionals who are looking to get into teaching.

In return we offer competitive salaries and some amazing benefits......

• Flexible working options
• Holidays 30/35/40 days dependant on role type
• Additional college closure efficiency days
• Career development opportunities
• Training opportunities for both academic and support staff
• Free breakfast at all campuses during term time
• Free Eye test and contribution towards glasses for VDU users
• Enhanced sick pay and family (subject to policy terms)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu Jabs

For more information and a full list of vacancies we have on offer, please visit our website www.southessex.ac.uk and go to careers at South Essex College.