Curriculum Leader Health

We are recruiting on behalf of a high performing and well regarded College in Newcastle. We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and qualified professional to take on the role of Curriculum Leader in Health (Higher Education).

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the Higher Education Provision across the Health provision.

The role also includes administrative responsibilities to ensure effective department management. A key focus will be to drive Higher Education recruitment in line with Newcastle College University Centre KPI’s whilst ensuring the programme teams are supported to achieve their goals.

We Require 

• The ideal candidate will have a strong vocational background within the Health or Social Care sector with proven experience in leading and managing teams.
• They will hold an honours degree (Level 6) or an industry-recognised qualification in Health or Social Care or a related field, alongside a post-16 teaching qualification or a commitment to achieving this within an agreed timeframe.
• Level 2 English and maths qualifications are essential, or the candidate must be willing to attain them.
• A proven track record of leading and managing teams to achieve KPI’s with an emphasis on high quality higher education provision.
• Experience in successful programme leadership within higher education, is desirable, as is familiarity with current industry practices.
• Candidates should also have proven success in designing and implementing teaching strategies that support higher education students, including those with additional needs or barriers to learning.
• Strong organisational skills, the ability to self-manage workload, and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in IT, including the use of virtual learning environments.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends to meet curriculum demands is also required.
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service is desired, although a new application will be completed at the point of appointment

This is an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive and successful team. 

Interviews are taking place now with a view to commencing at a mutually agreeable date 

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the North East . For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.

Also - we are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Lecturers ,Teachers or Teaching Assistants ! If you know of anyone who may be suitable – get them to apply !