Curriculum Manager - Higher Education

North East Surrey College of Technology; Ewell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym on-site

Sports hall access

Fitness classes

Starbucks on-site

Osteopathy on-site

Day nursery on-site

Free parking on-site

Job summary

North East Surrey College of Technology is seeking a strategic and experienced academic leader to drive excellence across FE, HE and Apprenticeships. You will work with teams to align curricula to funding, quality targets and Ofsted expectations, and deputise for the Head of School as required.

A strong track record in programme management and student outcomes is essential. The role requires engagement with employers and universities to develop innovative teaching and assessment approaches and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification (or currently working towards) or relevant equivalent experience.
• Teaching qualification (Award in Education & Training, PGCE, Cert Ed).
• Excellent knowledge of the Government policy context for the curriculum.
• Excellent understanding of Ofsted and other regulators.
• Excellent teaching and/or pastoral skills and a history of good student outcomes, or better.
• Leadership skill-set to identify intervention needs, plan and secure improvement.
• Experience of management of HE, Adult and Apprenticeship programmes desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in ensuring the provision is delivered in an engaging and stimulating learning environment.
• Deputise for the Head of School as necessary regarding performance of the department and representation across College responsibilities.
• Work with teams to develop curriculum across Apprenticeships, FE and HE ensuring FE curriculum aligns to HE curriculum, T-Levels and Apprenticeships to aid and support student progression.
• Contribute to planning and delivering a curriculum offer to ensure delivery of funding and success targets while meeting needs of students and employers.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Education policy

Pastoral care

T Levels

Education

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

• Take an active role in ensuring the provision is delivered and within an engaging and stimulating learning environment
• Deputise for the Head of School as necessary regarding performance of the department and in representation across various College responsibilities.
• To work with teams to develop curriculum across Apprenticeships, FE and HE ensuring that the FE curriculum is aligned to the HE curriculum, T-Levels and Apprenticeships to aid and support student's internal progression

• Contribute to the planning and deliver a curriculum offer which ensures delivery of agreed funding and success targets whilst meeting the needs of students and employers.

  A degree/equivalent professional qualification (or currently working towards) or relevant equivalent experience

• Teaching qualification (Award in Education & Training, PGCE, Cert Ed)
• Excellent knowledge of the Government policy context for the curriculum
• Excellent understanding of the work of Ofsted and other similar regulators, including awarding bodies
• Excellent teaching and/or pastoral skills and a history of good student outcomes, or better
• The leadership skill-set of being able to identify where intervention is needed, developing a plan to secure improvement and achieving the target outcome

• Experience of the management of HE, Adult and Apprenticeship programmes is desirable but not essential

  A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery

• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site
• Nescot is graded 'Good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students "enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed", and benefit from "highly supportive relationships" with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are "effective" with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place "an effective policy for safer recruitment." At Nescot, we're proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications. This college is a smoke-free campus-smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance).