Curriculum Lead, Computing & Digital Excellence

Sandwell College; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 49,000; Full time

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Job summary

Sandwell College is seeking a Curriculum Lead for Computing and Digital on a full-time, permanent basis. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across the curriculum area, working with the Head of Curriculum to deliver high-quality teaching and student experiences, ensuring excellent outcomes.

The role requires strong subject knowledge, staff development skills and a commitment to learner progression, UCAS guidance and ongoing quality reviews.

Qualifications

• A degree and/or appropriate professional qualification relevant to the department.
• A Certificate in Education or Level 5 Teaching Qualification.
• An outstanding teaching practitioner with excellent achievement rates.
• Proven experience of planning and developing the student learning experience.
• The ability to analyse data, track learners and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Experience of post-16 education, including A Levels and vocational qualifications would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to curriculum teams, promoting high standards and innovation
• Promote high standards of teaching, learning and assessment across the curriculum area
• Advise on curriculum design, unit selection and the development of schemes of work
• Monitor learner progress and use data effectively to drive improvement
• Lead and prepare the curriculum area for internal and external quality reviews, inspections and awarding-body visits
• Liaise with awarding bodies and external verifiers
• Work closely with the examinations team to ensure effective processes within the designated area
• Support learner progression, including UCAS applications and information, advice and guidance
• Contribute to learner recruitment, induction, Open Days, school liaison and marketing events
• Identify opportunities to expand and develop Computing and Digital provision in response to learner demand and industry requirements
• Contribute to curriculum planning, timetabling, staffing and resource allocation
• Promote the effective use of technology and digital tools to enhance learning

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Data analysis

Staff development

Post-16 education

Education

Degree

Certificate in Education or Level 5 Teaching

Job description

Sandwell College is seeking a Curriculum Lead for Computing and Digital on a full-time, permanent basis. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across the curriculum area, working with the Head of Curriculum to deliver high-quality teaching and student experiences, ensuring excellent outcomes.

The role requires strong subject knowledge, staff development skills and a commitment to learner progression, UCAS guidance and ongoing quality reviews.