Curriculum Manager - Business & IT

LSEC; Bromley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of education, London South East Colleges (LSEC) is looking for a Curriculum Manager to oversee effective curriculum management and support the Curriculum Director. This role emphasizes progressive student pathways and high-quality educational outcomes, crucial for empowering students’ success.

Benefits

43 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Access to onsite gym

Qualifications

• Experience in educational management and curriculum development is preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Well-versed in monitoring and assessment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the curriculum area.
• Support the Curriculum Director in driving academic success.
• Ensure high quality teaching and learning outcomes for students.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Student Engagement

Education

Relevant Educational Qualification

Job description

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About the role:

Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!

Primary Job Purpose:

To provide support to the Curriculum Director assisting with managing the curriculum area. The Curriculum Manager will assume responsibility for the day-to day running of the curriculum area, particularly in the event of the absence of the Curriculum Director.

The post holder will support the Curriculum Director in the day to day operational management of the specified area, and for delivering against the agreed annually set key performance indicators. The post holder will support the Curriculum Director on the innovative development of the curriculum offer and delivery models, ensuring that a curriculum offer is in place which meets the needs of both learners and other stakeholders, and leads to high quality outcomes and sustainable destinations for learners.

The role is focused on developing career pathways that lead to the progression of students and to their relevant destinations through driving up the quality of teaching, learning and assessment. The focus will also be on regular monitoring, CPD planning and support, through engagement with the Teaching Skills Academy, and Human Resources processes where necessary. This focus is also extended to taking accountability for student engagement and success with English and Maths within the curriculum area.

The role of the Curriculum Manager is focused on progression of students and career pathways that drive up the quality of teaching, learning and assessment of our students.

About Us

The College

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is a leading further and higher education provider, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lambeth and c1000 staff. The College delivers a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree programmes to over 13,000 students, designed to meet employer and industry needs.

Committed to transforming lives through the power of learning, the College plays a vital role in promoting social mobility, creating opportunities for learners of all backgrounds to achieve their potential. With state-of-the-art facilities and strong partnerships with employers and universities, the college equips students with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed for success in their careers and their lives.

As part of London & South East Education Group, the College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust. This growing and successful Multi-Academy Trust currently has a network of 13 mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey and Lambeth.

The Group has also recently launched a charity - the LASER Education Foundation. This organisation supports disadvantaged children and their families across the region, through a wide range of educational programmes and initiatives.

With a combined turnover of c£100m, the Group has ambitious growth plans. There has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation - and really make a different to people's lives.

Benefits Our benefits package includes annual leave of 43 days (excluding bank holidays) plus a further three days over the Christmas break. We provide up to two more additional College closure days throughout the year, and also offer leave for volunteering.

Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers' Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Other benefits include:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the 'Discounts for Teachers' portal
• Free Wifi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide Eduroam
• Access to our onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in our in-house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments

Accreditations

As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities. We use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

We acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn and use these accreditations to provide us with an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.

As a Disability Confident-Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum job role criteria.

If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please email us at [email protected]

In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an 'Enhanced' DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children's Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.