Curriculum Leader ICT

Yeovil College; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme 26.68% employer

Staff discount scheme

Professional development

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite gym

Subsidised catering

Cycle to work

Staff parking

Job summary

Yeovil College is seeking a Curriculum Leader for ICT (Computing, IT, Digital). You will lead the ICT curriculum, shaping direction and quality while continuing to teach and stay connected with students and the subject you’re passionate about.

Responsibilities include day-to-day curriculum leadership, planning, and data-driven improvements in attendance, retention, and progression. You will ensure quality and compliance, supporting growth and employer engagement within the Creative and Digital

Qualifications

• Experience leading a curriculum area within Further Education or similar.
• Strong knowledge of ICT and vocational/apprenticeship provision with industry links.
• Learner-centred approach with focus on teaching quality and student experience.
• Data-driven with ability to use insights to raise attendance, retention and progression.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Professional qualifications including Level 7 ICT, Level 5 teaching and Level 2 English/Maths.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the ICT curriculum within the Creative and Digital Industries faculty.
• Lead on curriculum planning, delivery, and quality improvements.
• Support and develop colleagues; use data to drive improvements in attendance and progression.
• Oversee quality and compliance, including awarding body requirements and internal verification.
• Develop curriculum and employer/progression opportunities, contributing to faculty direction.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

ICT knowledge

Learner-first approach

Data analysis

Communication skills

Level 7 ICT qualification

Level 5 teaching qualification

Level 2 English & Maths

Education

Level 7 ICT-related qualification

Level 5 teaching qualification

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

Curriculum Leader – ICT (Computing, IT, Digital)

Lead and developtheICT curriculum at Yeovil College,combining your teaching expertisewith the opportunity to shape the direction, quality and growth of the provision. This is a great opportunity to take on a curriculum leadership rolewithin our Creative and Digital Industriesfaculty, while continuing to teachand stay connected to the students and subjectyou're passionate about.

As the Curriculum Lead for ICT,you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day leadershipof the curriculum, ensuring students receive ahigh-quality, engaging and consistent experience. You'll lead on curriculum planning and delivery, support and develop colleagues, and use data and insight to drive improvements in attendance, retention, achievement and progression. You'll also oversee quality and complianceacross the provision, including awarding body requirements, assessment, internal verification, learner data and quality improvement activity. Alongside this, you'll play an important role in developing the curriculum,supporting growth, strengthening employer and progression opportunities and contributing to the wider direction of the faculty. If you have theICT expertiseand leadership experienceto take this curriculumforward, we'd like to hear from you.

What we're looking for:

• Curriculum leadership experience, with the ability to lead, support and motivate colleagues and drive high standards across a curriculum area.

• Strong knowledge of ICT and vocational, technical and apprenticeship provision, alongside recent relevant industry experience and an understanding of career pathways.

• A learner-first approach, with a genuine commitment to improving teaching, learning and the overall student experience.

• Confident with data and performance, able to use insight and analysis to identify priorities, solve problems and drive continuous improvement.

• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to build productive relationships and engage effectively with students, colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.

• Relevant professional qualifications, including a Level 7 qualification in an ICT-related subject and Level 5 teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards the required qualifications), alongside Level 2 English and Maths.

What we offer:

• Annual Salary: £39,917 - £45,539depending on skills and experience

• Additionalannual salary supplementbetween £3,000 to £5,000

• Full-timeposition, 37 hours per week, all year round.

• Generous pension scheme of 26.68%employer contributions

• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

• Employee assistanceprogramme

• Freeonsite gym

• Subsidised catering facilities

• Cycle to work

• Access tofree staff parking

Safeguarding Statement

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.

Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheckto complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website.

DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates' suitability to work with children and young adults.?