Assistant Curriculum Manager - Maths & Vocational

Brent Council; Wembley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days' annual leave

LGPS Pension scheme

Hybrid and flexible working

Learning & development opportunities

Cycle to work / onsite facilities

Job summary

Brent Council is seeking an Assistant Curriculum Manager to drive learning success across Vocational programmes including Digital Skills, Early Years and Health & Social Care. You will collaborate with teaching teams to support improved learner outcomes and the student journey, ensuring an excellent learning experience.

You will hold a Level 5 teaching qualification, strong IT skills, and experience leading a team, with a track record in curriculum development and working with awarding

Qualifications

• Generic adult teaching/training qualification at level 5 (e.g., DTTLS)
• Level 2 Maths and English, minimum GCSE grade C
• Detailed knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies
• Experience teaching Digital Skills OR Early Years OR Health & Social Care
• Experience developing policies to support learners and curriculum
• Experience working with awarding organisations
• Experience leading a team
• Good IT skills including databases, spreadsheets and VLEs

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning success through collaboration with the teaching team
• Support Curriculum Manager in delivery, design and development of Vocational programmes (Digital Skills, Early Years, Health & Social Care)
• Maintain oversight of the student journey to ensure an excellent learning experience

Skills

Teaching qualification Level 5

Maths & English GCSE C

Teaching strategies knowledge

Digital Skills / Early Years / Health&

Policy development

Experience with awarding organisations

Team leadership

IT skills

Education

Level 5 teaching/training qualification

Job description

Job Description Salary range: £45,022 - £47,672 per annum inclusive of London weighting Contract: Fixed term (24 months) Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Brent Start Hillside Centre and other locations from time to time Bring your skills to a borough that is ambitious, diverse and forward-looking Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people. Our values shape how we work and what people can expect from us. We collaborate proactively, lead inclusively, embrace change, are bold and curious, and celebrate and share our success. For people who care about public service and want their work to matter, Brent offers the chance to make a meaningful difference.

As an Assistant Curriculum Manager, you will be dedicated to delivering learning success through close collaboration with the teaching team. Your focus will be on the success of the learners to support improvement within the department. You will support the Curriculum Manager in the delivery, design and development of our Vocational programmes (Digital Skills, Early Years, Health & Social Care), maintaining an oversight of the student journey to ensure they have an excellent learning experience.

• A generic adult teaching/training qualification at level 5 e.g. DTTLS or equivalent
• Level 2 Maths and English, minimum GSCE grade C or equivalent
• Detailed knowledge and experience of current teaching and learning strategies
• Relevant successful teaching experience in Digital Skills OR Early Years or Health & Social Care
• Experience of developing and implementing policies to support learners and curriculum
• A track record of working with awarding organisations
• Experience of leading a team
• Good IT skills, including use of databases, spreadsheets and virtual learning environments

Why join us? We know people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and able to grow. At Brent, you will benefit from:

• 27 days' annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family-friendly policies, including carers' leave, paternity leave and compassionate leave for eligible employees
• Health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans and season ticket loans
• Travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme and onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment