Curriculum Leader, Art & Design

Shorefields; Essex (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college is seeking a Curriculum Leader of Art and Design. This role entails contributing to curriculum development and enhancing learner experiences while managing a dedicated team. Candidates should possess excellent teaching records and relevant qualifications, ensuring high educational outcomes in a creative environment.

Benefits

40 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Free breakfast at most campuses

Pension with 23.68% contribution

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in education across relevant subjects.
• Outstanding track record in teaching and student outcomes.
• Understanding of current government priorities in education.

Responsibilities

• Manage curriculum development and performance for delivery of teaching and assessment.
• Lead and develop a team of staff to ensure innovative teaching approaches.
• Enhance learner experience across the curriculum area.

Skills

Management

Curriculum Development

Teaching Excellence

Performance Management

Education

Degree in Art and Design or related field

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC0-119S
Position Type: Head of Year
Pay Range: £42,533

Position Start Date: 18/08/2025
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 07/07/2025 Midnight
Date of Interviews: 14/07/2025

We have a fantastic opportunity to join South Essex College as a Curriculum Leader of Art and Design at our Southend City college campus. As a Curriculum Leader, you will contribute to the operational management, development, and performance for the delivery of teaching, learning, and assessment.

Your primary focus will be to work with both the Head of School and Deputy College Principal to enhance the curriculum and provide an enriched learner experience across the curriculum area as well as growth. You will be responsible for the performance management of a team of staff to ensure high-quality delivery with innovative teaching, learning, and assessment to ensure all learners meet or exceed their predicted outcomes, whilst leading the effective planning and delivery of the curriculum.

As Curriculum Leader, you will be expected to be a role model with an outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment record within your teaching specialism, effectively managing the student experience, progress, and welfare within the curriculum to achieve consistently high outcomes. Ideally, you will hold a teaching qualification and have 5 years' experience within the subject area you are responsible for, along with a degree in your subject specialism.

Experience of current industry practice along with a good understanding of the current Government and national priorities for FE and skills needed by learners to aid in their skills development and achievement. Please use the application platform to highlight your experiences and competencies.

• Holiday - 40 days holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Plus Bank holidays
• College closure days
• Pension - 23.68% college contribution
• Continued Professional Development
• Free breakfast at most campuses (term time only)
• Free parking (after obtaining a parking permit)
• Various other benefits such as subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, access to gyms, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts, and more! (depending on campus)

The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. ONLY APPLICATIONS MADE VIA OUR COLLEGE E-RECRUIT WEBSITE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Information about the School

South Essex College is at the heart of community transformation, working with young people and local employers helping to make a difference. We are the largest provider of technical and vocational education and training for 16-18 year olds, adults, and apprenticeship provision within Essex – and we are growing!

With over 1000 staff working across 5 campus locations, there are plenty of exciting opportunities including Support, Management, Academic (Teaching and Teaching Support), and Specialist positions. Plus a range of support for industry professionals looking to get into teaching.

In return, we offer competitive salaries and some amazing benefits such as:

• Flexible working options
• Additional college closure efficiency days
• Training opportunities for both academic and support staff
• Free breakfast at all campuses during term time
• Free Eye test and contribution towards glasses for VDU users
• Enhanced sick pay and family benefits (subject to policy terms)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu jabs

For more information and a full list of vacancies, please visit our website www.southessex.ac.uk and go to careers at South Essex College.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Sarah Barnes
Southend City Campus
Luker Road, Southend-on-Sea
Essex, SS1 1ND
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