Curriculum and Quality Manager

Wakefield Council; Wrenthorpe; In loco; GBP 40.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

High-quality training programmes

Staff wellbeing support

Public transport discounts

LGPS pension and AVC scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

Wakefield Council is seeking an experienced Curriculum and Quality Manager to lead adult learning across Maths, English, ESOL, and online courses. You will drive curriculum planning, staffing, timetabling, and resource allocation to ensure high-quality delivery and compliance with funding and awarding bodies.

You will lead quality assurance, SARs and QIPs, and guide teams through Ofsted inspections while forging strong relationships with colleagues, partners and communities served by the council.

Competenze

• Experience of planning and managing curriculum and quality in adult learning or FE.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted, funding rules and quality improvement processes.
• Proven ability to work with disadvantaged communities to improve learner outcomes.

Mansioni

• Oversee Maths, English, ESOL and online learning programmes.
• Lead curriculum planning, staffing, timetabling and resource allocation.
• Ensure high-quality delivery and full funding/compliance.
• Produce self-assessment reports and quality improvement plans; drive continuous improvement.
• Lead teams through Ofsted inspections and liaise with partners to improve outcomes.

Conoscenze

Curriculum planning

Quality assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Ofsted knowledge

Formazione

Level 4/5 teaching qualification

Experience in adult learning or FE

Descrizione del lavoro

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Curriculum and Quality Manager who is passionate about adult learning. You will oversee our Maths, English, ESOL and online learning courses that cover a wide range of curriculum pathways., You will lead curriculum planning, staffing, timetabling, and resource allocation, while ensuring high-quality delivery, effective quality assurance, and full compliance with funding, awarding body, and organisational requirements. You will have a strong track record of driving continuous improvement through quality processes, including RARPA, IQA and EQA, and of producing impactful self-assessment reports and quality improvement plans. Experience of successfully leading curriculum teams through Ofsted inspection is also essential. You will be a confident communicator, skilled at building positive and productive relationships with colleagues, senior leaders, external agencies, and community partners to enhance learner outcomes. Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.,

• Level 4/5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent).
• Proven experience of planning and managing curriculum and quality in adult learning or FE.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted, funding rules and quality improvement processes.
• A strong track record of working with disadvantaged communities across varied setting. Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information. Probation In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period. Fluency Duty To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty. Diversity Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more