Curriculum Manager - Vocational Science

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in North London is seeking an experienced Curriculum Manager to lead the Vocational Science curriculum at a Further Education college on a full-time temporary basis. You will drive teaching and learning, manage curriculum delivery and work with staff to raise learner success and experience.

Key responsibilities include leading the Vocational Science curriculum, supporting lecturers and technicians, monitoring quality against KPIs, developing the curriculum offer and liaising

Qualifications

• PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification is essential.
• Experience leading FE curriculum and staff development.
• Strong knowledge of Vocational Science/Science and learner progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Vocational Science curriculum.
• Support lecturers and technicians and monitor teaching quality.
• Drive improvements in learner retention, success and experience.
• Develop and review curriculum offerings.
• Collaborate with awarding bodies, employers and external stakeholders.
• Teach up to 15 hours per week, as required.

Skills

Curriculum management

Science teaching

Staff leadership and development

Quality assurance

Performance management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

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

Skills & Qualifications

Curriculum management Science teaching Vocational education Staff leadership and development Quality assurance Performance management Stakeholder liaison Curriculum planning