Curriculum Area Manager - Creative, Performance and Digital

onlyFE; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Employer Pension Contribution

Regular Training & Development

Health Care Plan

Learning & Development Opportunities

Job summary

Southampton College is seeking a Curriculum Area Manager to lead Creative, Performance and Digital programmes. The role requires strategic and operational leadership to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across T Level, HE, Adult and Vocational qualifications.

You will champion outstanding learner outcomes, guide curriculum development and work with stakeholders to ensure inclusive learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with diverse audiences across ages and levels.
• Experience leading teams and driving performance improvements.
• Commitment to inclusive learning and high-quality teaching.
• Ability to design and review curriculum with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Creative, Performance and Digital programmes to ensure high-quality provision and strong learner outcomes.
• Design, develop and review curriculum in partnership with stakeholders to meet local priorities and progression pathways.
• Line manage teaching staff, setting high expectations and supporting performance and professional development.
• Monitor and drive improvement in recruitment, retention, achievement, attendance and progression against KPIs.
• Ensure excellence in teaching, learning and assessment, including internal verification and awarding body compliance.
• Oversee learner progress, safeguarding, and timely interventions for at-risk learners.
• Maintain strong partnerships with local authorities, employers, parents/carers and external agencies.
• Contribute to self-assessment and quality improvement planning across the faculty.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy

Level 3 qualification in relevant area

Level 5 Teaching qualification

Relevant degree or professional qualifications

Job description

Learning & Development Opportunities

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a flexible, passionate and dedicated Curriculum Area Manager to lead Creative, Performance and Digital programmes, at Southampton College.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced educational leader with a proven track record of driving high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across these areas, to include T Level, HE, Adult and Vocational qualifications.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring learners receive personalised support and an inclusive learning experience that enables them to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress towards greater independence, further study, employment.

Working closely with staff, students, parents, carers and external agencies, you will champion outstanding learner outcomes, lead curriculum development, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the provision.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and ambitious professional who is committed to improving the life chances of young people with additional needs and delivering an exceptional learning experience for all learners.

Weoffer Great Benefits Including

• Generous Employer Pension Contribution
• Regular Training & Development
• Access to a Health Care Plan
• Learning & Development Opportunities

Duties

• Lead and manage Creative, Performance and Digital programmes to ensure high-quality provision and strong learner outcomes.
• Design, develop and review curriculum in partnership with stakeholders to meet local priorities and progression pathways.
• Line manage teaching staff, setting high expectations and supporting performance and professional development.
• Monitor and drive improvement in recruitment, retention, achievement, attendance and progression against College KPIs.
• Ensure excellence in teaching, learning and assessment, including internal verification and awarding body compliance.
• Oversee learner progress, behaviour and safeguarding, implementing timely interventions for at-risk learners.
• Maintain strong partnerships with local authorities, employers, parents/carers and external agencies.
• Contribute to self-assessment, quality improvement planning and continuous improvement across the faculty.

Skills/Experience

• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people at all ages and levels
• Experience of leading teams

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualifications in Literacy & Numeracy
• Level 3 qualification in the relevant area of expertise (or commitment to achieving this in the required timeframe)
• Level 5 Teaching qualification (or commitment to achieving this in the required timeframe)
• Relevant degree and/or appropriate level professional qualifications

Ideal Attributes

• Flexibility in approach
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines within a busy environment
• Innovative and creative approach to work

Partnerships and Reputation

Ensure that the college develops andmaintainsa constructive relationship withappropriate externalstakeholders relevant to the postholder’s areas of responsibility.

HealthandSafety

Ensure that the Health and Safety policy and proceduresoperatedby the college are adhered to and that all statutoryrequirementsare metby all staff withpostholder’sareas of responsibility.

EqualOpportunity

Adoptandpromoteapositiveattitudetowardsequalityofopportunityforallwithinthecollege and ensure that the related policies and procedures are adhered to and that all statutoryrequirementsare metby all staff with postholder’s areas of responsibility.

ProfessionalStandards

Develop,maintainandexhibitthequalitystandardsappropriatetothepostandpromotea culture of integrity and transparency throughout all college activities

Undertakeappropriate staffdevelopment activities that support personal development and the changing needs of the college and its environment.

Be aware of, and responsive to, the changing nature of the college and adopt a flexible and proactive approach to work.

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers andcommunities within SouthHampshire and beyond.

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

South Hampshire College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to safer recruitment practices to ensure that all appointments are made in the best interests of our learners. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment safeguarding checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable to the role.