Curriculum Manager - Vocational Science

Dovetail and Slate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Curriculum Manager for Vocational Science at a North London Further Education college. The role entails leading the Vocational Science curriculum, supporting lecturers and technicians, and ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.

You will drive improvements in learner retention and achievement, develop and review the curriculum offer, and liaise with awarding bodies and external partners. Teaching up to 15 hours weekly may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading vocational science in FE.
• Strong quality improvement track record.
• Experience managing lecturers and technicians.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Vocational Science curriculum.
• Oversee teaching, learning and assessment quality.
• Drive learner retention, progression and achievement.
• Develop and review curriculum offerings.
• Engage with awarding bodies and external stakeholders.
• Teach up to 15 hours per week as required.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Teaching leadership

FE experience

PGCE

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Curriculum quality

Education

PGCE

Teaching qualification

Job description

Curriculum Manager - Vocational Science

Location: North London

Contract: Full Time - Temporary

Sector: Further Education / Science

We are recruiting for an experienced Curriculum Manager - Vocational Science to join a Further Education college in North London on a full-time temporary basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced science education professional to lead teaching and learning, manage curriculum delivery and drive improvements in learner success, achievement and experience.

The Role

• Lead and manage the Vocational Science curriculum


• Provide effective leadership and support to lecturers and technicians


• Oversee high-quality teaching, learning and assessment


• Drive improvements in retention, success and achievement


• Develop, review and continuously improve the curriculum offer


• Monitor quality and ensure key performance targets are achieved


• Support staff development, performance and deployment


• Liaise with awarding bodies, employers and external stakeholders


• Contribute to curriculum planning and wider college initiatives


• Teach up to 15 hours per week, depending on service requirements

About You

• Experienced Curriculum Manager, Curriculum Leader, Programme Manager or similar


• Strong background in Vocational Science / Science


• Experience leading teaching and learning within FE


• Proven experience managing and developing teaching staff


• Strong understanding of curriculum quality and improvement


• Excellent knowledge of learner progress, achievement and performance


• Appropriate academic and full teaching qualification, including PGCE, is essential


• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills


• Passionate about delivering excellent learner outcomes

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We are an equal opportunities employer.