Curriculum Manager - Social Science

City of Portsmouth College; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Curriculum Manager for Social Science to oversee the delivery of Psychology, Sociology, and Criminology courses. The role involves managing academic staff, ensuring quality teaching, and collaborating with industry partners. The successful candidate will have a relevant degree, experience in curriculum development, and strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

42 days annual leave

Generous Teachers' pension

Access to staff development programmes

Onsite discounts

Free car parking

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering social science qualifications.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of academic staff.
• Monitor key performance indicators for curriculum excellence.
• Collaborate with external partners to ensure course relevance.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Quality Improvement

Teaching

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

Job Title:

Curriculum Manager - Social Science (Psychology, Sociology, Criminology)

Location:

Sixth Form Campus

Salary:

£29,074.42 - £42,579.53 Full Time Equivalent plus £4,000 allowance per annum

Hours of work:

35 hours per week (inclusive of teaching and prep time) circa 14 hours per week remission, 52 weeks per year, Permanent

Interview Date:

20th May 2025

About us:

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students' learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave: 42 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Teachers' pension with employer contributions of 26.68%. Further information can be found at Teachers' Pensions (teacherspensions.co.uk)
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About the role:

We are seeking to recruit a Curriculum Manager for Social Science (Sociology, Psychology and/or Criminology). This is a great opportunity for someone to gain some management experience and step up to a Curriculum Management role.

While having high standards of teaching themselves, the role centres on managing the excellent delivery of learning & support for both students and staff in the area. You will monitor student progress, evaluate teaching methods and implement quality improvement strategies to enhance the quality of teaching and learning, student outcomes and success. You would work closely with the college to design and update curriculum content, ensuring it meets regulatory standards, industry requirements and educational objectives. This includes integrating current curriculum content, technologies and research into the curriculum. Additionally, you will collaborate with external partners such as local businesses and universities to stay abreast of industry trends and ensure courses are relevant to the destinations of our students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of academic staff providing guidance, support and professional development opportunities to ensure effective teaching and student support, whilst also maintaining an active teaching role within the department
• Monitor key performance indicators including achievement, retention, recruitment, progression and attendance to achieve excellence across the curriculum area
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture that encourages innovation, creativity and continuous improvement in curriculum delivery and student engagement
• Coordinate team efforts to develop and implement student support strategies such as tutoring programmes, academic advising and learning resources, to meet diverse student needs
• Actively support and promote the college’s digital strategy within the curriculum area
• Engage with student feedback mechanisms (surveys etc) to gather insights and data for continuous improvement of teaching practices, curriculum design and student support initiatives, while actively teaching and interacting with students
• Collaborate with the college to ensure curriculum alignment with regulatory standards and industry requirements
• Integrate current practices, technologies and research into the curriculum
• Implement strategies to enhance teaching methods and student access
• Manage resources effectively to support curriculum development and delivery
• Maintain program accreditation and compliance with educational standards

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:

• Relevant degree and experience of delivering social science qualifications
• Experience in curriculum development, quality improvement and management, in an educational setting
• Strong leadership and managerial skills to lead curriculum development teams and manage resources effectively
• Passion for education and a commitment to enhancing students' learning and success.
• Proactive and forward-thinking mindset to drive continuous improvement in curriculum design and implementation
• Punctual and consistent

Diversity and Inclusion:

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training. The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre-Employment Checks:

City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our College. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references. We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert. We do not accept CVs from agencies for these roles.