About the role:
Role Overview:
As the Curriculum Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Director of Curriculum in managing the curriculum area, leading the learning experience, and ensuring the performance of the teaching and delivery team. Your responsibilities will include curriculum development, operational management, and fostering a culture of excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment.
Experience Required:
We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications, experience, and skills:
- Educational Background: A degree or equivalent professional qualification is essential, along with a teaching qualification (DTTLS, PGCE, Cert Ed), demonstrating a commitment to educational standards and professional development.
- Leadership Experience: Proven experience of at least 3 years in managing a team is essential for effectively leading and developing staff to achieve organizational goals.
- Teaching Experience: A successful background in teaching is desirable, providing insights into effective pedagogical approaches and student engagement strategies.
- Curriculum Development: Experience in identifying, developing, and implementing new practices and approaches within the department is essential for driving innovation and creativity in curriculum design.
- Quality Improvement: Experience in implementing quality improvement processes and achieving measurable improvements in student success is crucial for maintaining high standards of education delivery.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Experience in liaising with Awarding Organisations, employers, and other stakeholders is desirable for ensuring alignment with industry standards and requirements.
- ICT Skills: Excellent ICT skills, including proficiency in using ILT to develop teaching, learning, and assessment materials, are essential for enhancing the quality of education delivery.
- Financial Management: Experience in financial, budgetary, and resource management is desirable for effective resource allocation and operational efficiency.
Other Qualities:
- Demonstrated commitment to the College's vision, mission, and values, and the ability to model these through leadership behaviors.
- Resilience and the ability to cope with pressure and difficult situations are essential for maintaining productivity and effectiveness in a dynamic environment.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities and effective presentation skills are essential for addressing challenges and communicating information effectively.
- Professionalism, approachability, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment are essential for fostering positive working relationships and achieving common goals.
- Flexibility, tactfulness, and diplomacy in approaching work situations are essential for navigating complex situations and relationships effectively.
- Willingness to acquire new skills and undertake further training when necessary demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and development.
London South East Colleges is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.