Vice Principal Curriculum Development

Cambridge Regional College; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Job summary

Cambridge Regional College is seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our Senior Management Team as Vice Principal Curriculum Development. This role reports to the Principal and Chief Executive and leads curriculum strategy across 16-19 study programmes, adult learning, apprenticeships and higher needs provision.

You will drive excellence in teaching, learning and assessment, build strong partnerships with employers and educational partners, and champion equality, diversity and

Qualifications

• Proven senior leader with track record in recruitment, retention and progression outcomes for students.
• Experience in curriculum planning, quality improvement and organizational performance.
• Strong stakeholder management and strategic/financial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, development and implementation of curriculum provision to meet current and future skills needs.
• Drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, assessment and student outcomes.
• Ensure students achieve progression into employment, higher education and further learning.
• Create partnerships with employers, schools, universities and key stakeholders.
• Lead quality improvement strategies and performance management to high standards.
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion across curriculum areas.
• Inspire and develop high-performing teams and foster a culture of excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Stakeholder management

Job description

Vice Principal Curriculum Development

Salary: £88,000 per annum

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Cambridge Regional College is seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our Senior Management Team as Vice Principal Curriculum Development.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and visionary leader to drive excellence in teaching, learning and assessment across one of the region's leading further education colleges. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our curriculum responds to local, regional and national skills priorities whilst delivering outstanding outcomes for students, employers and communities.

Reporting directly to the Principal and Chief Executive, you will provide strategic leadership across all areas of curriculum provision, including 16-19 study programmes, adult learning, apprenticeships, higher needs provision, community learning and commercial training.

About the Role

• Lead the strategic planning, development and implementation of curriculum provision to meet current and future skills needs.
• Drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, assessment and student outcomes.
• Ensure students achieve exceptional progression into employment, higher education and further learning.
• Create strong partnerships with employers, schools, universities and key stakeholders.
• Lead quality improvement strategies and performance management to achieve consistently high standards.
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion across all curriculum areas.
• Inspire and develop high-performing teams, creating a culture of excellence, accountability and collaboration.
• Act as a key adviser to Governors and senior leaders on all matters relating to curriculum and quality.

About You

We are looking for a proven senior leader with a strong track record of delivering outstanding recruitment, retention, achievement and progression outcomes for students, demonstrable success in curriculum planning, quality improvement and organisational performance and experience of leading and developing high-performing teams. You will also have excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with employers, funding bodies and external partners and a strong strategic, commercial and financial awareness.

Why Join Cambridge Regional College?

This is a rare opportunity to influence the future direction of a successful and ambitious college serving a diverse and growing region. You will work alongside an experienced Executive Team, lead talented curriculum professionals and make a lasting impact on thousands of learners and employers.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary of £88,000
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays and closure days
• Opportunities for professional development and executive leadership growth
• The opportunity to shape regional skills and educational excellence.

Safeguarding

Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Be part of a college that changes lives, develops talent and strengthens communities.