Curriculum Director
Posted 2 days ago
- Bootle, Cumbria
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
Curriculum Director with the ability to teach English Literature and/or Language.
Teaching hours: 11 per week
Start: January
Campus: Sefton Sixth Form
Join our team at Sefton Sixth Form (Hugh Baird College), a dynamic and forward-looking institution. Our vision is to become the best college in the country, and we take great pride in serving our local community by empowering individuals to achieve their full potential.
We are currently seeking a Curriculum Director to lead a team of Lecturers in ensuring consistent achievement of key performance indicators across all areas of the curriculum.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving quality assurance and improvement activities related to teaching, learning, and assessment to deliver an exceptional experience for all stakeholders.
Essential qualities for this role include significant experience in curriculum design and development in collaboration with employers and other stakeholders, exceptional teaching skills, and a proven track record in staff development and performance improvement. Effective communication and leadership skills, along with the ability to manage multiple curriculum areas to meet strategic and operational expectations, are also essential.
If you are passionate about education and possess the necessary experience and skills, we would love to hear from you.
Interested candidates are advised to apply early as the vacancy will close once the right candidate is found.
Key Responsibilities
Achieve KPIs in relation to recruitment, retention, achievement, and progress of learners on all programmes within the designated faculty.
Proactively contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to continuously improve teaching, learning, assessment and quality across the 6th Form provision.
Maintain an accurate view of the quality of teaching, learning and assessment, and use this knowledge to deploy successful intervention strategies that result in consistently high performance.
Meet formally with teaching staff both individually and as a group, leading and monitoring their work and developing the team to ensure core responsibilities are met.
Essential Criteria
A minimum of a level 3 qualification in a relevant curriculum area.
A PGCE or equivalent.
Experience of managing/coordinating complex projects from inception to successful completion
Thorough understanding of quality assurance processes relating to teaching learning & assessment.
Understanding of value added and the use of assessment outcomes to accurately determine learner starting points and support substantial and sustained progress.
An understanding of the opportunities and challenges applicable to the curriculum areas within scope of responsibility.
Evidence of delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
Experience of challenging staff to improve performance and implementing action plans to support improvement.
Experience in producing effective written and verbal reports that analyse curriculum performance.
Evidence of a solution-focused approach to effectively managing student conduct and behaviour issues.
Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College
We value our employee's contribution to our organisation, that is why we provide a range of benefits and rewards to help and support them, including:
Generous Holiday Allowance up to 50 days exclusive of statutory bank holidays
Membership to the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (dependent on role)
Medicash
Discounted access to our fully equipped gym
Discounted rail travel or bus travel
Free onsite parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health Support
Cycle Benefit Scheme
Interest-free season ticket loans
Cashback and Retail discounts
College celebration events
About Hugh Baird College
Hugh Baird College is a college and University Centre situated in Merseyside, England. With over 300 courses delivered to more than 5,000 students, it is one of the largest education and training providers in the area. The College offers courses from entry Level to Level 3, A-levels, apprenticeships and university-level courses, foundation degrees and degrees. We are proud to serve our local community by helping people gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to reach their full potential. We are a Mindful Employer and have signed the 'Charter for Employers Positive about Mental Health'. We are committed to creating a supportive and open culture, where colleagues feel able to talk about mental health confidently.
We welcome applications from inspiring individuals with a passion for developing the next generation, regardless of their background, into both teaching and support roles. We have a track record of providing outstanding development to support career progression into teaching and management. Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Hugh Baird College.
Safeguarding Our Students
At Hugh Baird College, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this position, and you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings in line with current guidance.
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Teaching hours: 11 per week
Start: January
Campus: Sefton Sixth Form
Join our team at Sefton Sixth Form (Hugh Baird College), a dynamic and forward-looking institution. Our vision is to become the best college in the country, and we take great pride in serving our local community by empowering individuals to achieve their full potential.
We are currently seeking a Curriculum Director to lead a team of Lecturers in ensuring consistent achievement of key performance indicators across all areas of the curriculum.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving quality assurance and improvement activities related to teaching, learning, and assessment to deliver an exceptional experience for all stakeholders.
Essential qualities for this role include significant experience in curriculum design and development in collaboration with employers and other stakeholders, exceptional teaching skills, and a proven track record in staff development and performance improvement. Effective communication and leadership skills, along with the ability to manage multiple curriculum areas to meet strategic and operational expectations, are also essential.
If you are passionate about education and possess the necessary experience and skills, we would love to hear from you.
Interested candidates are advised to apply early as the vacancy will close once the right candidate is found.
Key Responsibilities
Achieve KPIs in relation to recruitment, retention, achievement, and progress of learners on all programmes within the designated faculty.
Proactively contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to continuously improve teaching, learning, assessment and quality across the 6th Form provision.
Maintain an accurate view of the quality of teaching, learning and assessment, and use this knowledge to deploy successful intervention strategies that result in consistently high performance.
Meet formally with teaching staff both individually and as a group, leading and monitoring their work and developing the team to ensure core responsibilities are met.
Essential Criteria
A minimum of a level 3 qualification in a relevant curriculum area.
A PGCE or equivalent.
Experience of managing/coordinating complex projects from inception to successful completion
Thorough understanding of quality assurance processes relating to teaching learning & assessment.
Understanding of value added and the use of assessment outcomes to accurately determine learner starting points and support substantial and sustained progress.
An understanding of the opportunities and challenges applicable to the curriculum areas within scope of responsibility.
Evidence of delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
Experience of challenging staff to improve performance and implementing action plans to support improvement.
Experience in producing effective written and verbal reports that analyse curriculum performance.
Evidence of a solution-focused approach to effectively managing student conduct and behaviour issues.
Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College
We value our employee's contribution to our organisation, that is why we provide a range of benefits and rewards to help and support them, including:
Generous Holiday Allowance up to 50 days exclusive of statutory bank holidays
Membership to the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (dependent on role)
Medicash
Discounted access to our fully equipped gym
Discounted rail travel or bus travel
Free onsite parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health Support
Cycle Benefit Scheme
Interest-free season ticket loans
Cashback and Retail discounts
College celebration events
About Hugh Baird College
Hugh Baird College is a college and University Centre situated in Merseyside, England. With over 300 courses delivered to more than 5,000 students, it is one of the largest education and training providers in the area. The College offers courses from entry Level to Level 3, A-levels, apprenticeships and university-level courses, foundation degrees and degrees. We are proud to serve our local community by helping people gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to reach their full potential. We are a Mindful Employer and have signed the 'Charter for Employers Positive about Mental Health'. We are committed to creating a supportive and open culture, where colleagues feel able to talk about mental health confidently.
We welcome applications from inspiring individuals with a passion for developing the next generation, regardless of their background, into both teaching and support roles. We have a track record of providing outstanding development to support career progression into teaching and management. Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Hugh Baird College.
Safeguarding Our Students
At Hugh Baird College, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this position, and you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings in line with current guidance.
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