Senior Curriculum Lead - Computing & Digital

Sandwell College; Overend; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell College is seeking a Curriculum Lead to head the Computing and Digital curriculum on a full-time, permanent basis. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and student outcomes across the department.

You will work with the Head of Curriculum and College colleagues to develop schemes of work, monitor progress using data, and support learner progression into employment, higher education or further study.

Qualifications

• A degree and/or professional qualification relevant to the department.
• A Certificate in Education or Level 5 Teaching Qualification.
• An outstanding teaching practitioner with excellent achievement rates.
• Proven experience of planning and developing the student learning experience.
• The ability to analyse data, track learners and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Experience of post-16 education, including A Levels and vocational qualifications would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to curriculum teams, promoting high standards and innovation.
• Promote high standards of teaching, learning and assessment across the curriculum area.
• Advise on curriculum design, unit selection and the development of schemes of work.
• Monitor learner progress and use data effectively to drive improvement.
• Support the delivery of high-quality study programmes, including English and Maths resits.
• Lead and prepare the curriculum area for internal and external quality reviews, inspections and awarding-body visits.
• Liaise with awarding bodies and external verifiers.
• Work closely with the examinations team to ensure effective processes within the designated area.
• Support learner progression, including UCAS applications and information, advice and guidance.
• Contribute to learner recruitment, induction, Open Days, school liaison and marketing events.
• Identify opportunities to expand and develop Computing and Digital provision in response to learner demand and industry requirements.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, timetabling, staffing and resource allocation.
• Promote the effective use of technology and digital tools to enhance learning.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Teaching

Data analysis

Planning & development

Post-16 education experience

Education

Degree in relevant field

Certificate in Education

Level 5 Teaching Qualification

Job description

Sandwell College is seeking a Curriculum Lead to head the Computing and Digital curriculum on a full-time, permanent basis. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and student outcomes across the department.

You will work with the Head of Curriculum and College colleagues to develop schemes of work, monitor progress using data, and support learner progression into employment, higher education or further study.