Curriculum Manager: Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment

United Colleges Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the City of Westminster is seeking a Curriculum Manager for Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment. This permanent position involves operational management of teaching and learning, developing improvement strategies, and managing staff performance. Ideal candidates will have a teaching qualification and experience in Further Education management. Salary ranges from £47,391 to £49,630 per annum, with potential for a market supplement.

Qualifications

• Track record of operational leadership and management in a Further Education setting.
• Experience of supporting development of staff in vocational areas.
• Strong commitment to equality and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management and development of College delivery.
• Implement quality improvement strategies.
• Develop Teaching, Learning and Assessment strategies.

Skills

Leadership in Further Education

Performance Management

Communication Skills

Curriculum Development

Education

Teaching Qualification or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Curriculum Manager for ECBE will contribute to the operational management, development and performance of all aspects of the College delivery of teaching, learning and assessment across all provision. The role supports the College Group's quality improvement strategies under the OFSTED framework and promotes a culture of continuous improvement through self-assessment and other quality initiatives. The Curriculum Manager will develop Teaching, Learning and Assessment improvement strategies to achieve an outstanding student experience and will lead performance management of direct reports to achieve consistently high outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the operational management, development and performance of College delivery of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Implement the College Group\'s quality improvement strategies in line with OFSTED requirements.
• Develop and implement Teaching, Learning and Assessment improvement strategies to deliver an outstanding student experience.
• Lead and be responsible for the performance management of direct reports to achieve high outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hold a teaching qualification or equivalent
• Have a track record of operational leadership and management in a Further Education setting
• Have experience of supporting the development of staff in vocational areas and in learning and teaching
• Have experience of recruitment, induction and guidance of students
• Have experience contributing to effective curriculum planning, design and development
• Have experience leading and managing staff and effective budget management
• Have experience in leading and/or coordinating enhancements in quality in curriculum delivery
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Have a commitment to meeting the needs of learners, employers and communities served by the College
• Have a strong commitment to the College\'s values, mission and equality and diversity for staff and students

About United Colleges Group

We are seeking ambitious, outstanding candidates to join our teaching staff at United Colleges Group. We are a forward-thinking education provider and our mission is to deliver outstanding, world class education and skills. UCG provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16-18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs. With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points. Our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds. In the academic year 2022-23, we enrolled more than 3,500 full-time 16-18 students, 8,000 adult learners and over 450 apprentices across our Group. We currently enroll 250+ HE students per year, across 4 campuses onto 12 courses from STEM subjects to Business, Music and Professional Qualifications. We have around 1,000 dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic staff who always put the needs of our students first and we are now looking for two Curriculum Managers for Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment (ECBE) to join our cohort of dedicated staff. Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding.

Salary: £47,391.00 - £49,630.00 per annum including London Weighting Allowance. Permanent position with the United Colleges Group. In exceptional circumstances a specialist market supplement may be available, subject to industrial and teaching experience up to a maximum of £5,000 in addition to the salary listed.