ROLE DESCRIPTION

Newcastle College is seeking 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.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive and successful team. The Higher Education Health department at Newcastle College has had significant investment in equipment and resources to enhance the student experience, is a supportive and collaborative environment where colleagues work effectively together to ensure students achieve their full potential and stakeholders receive maximum value from the curriculum.
About Newcastle College

Newcastle College is a further and higher education college offering hundreds of vocational courses, apprenticeships and professional qualifications, alongside more than 70 degrees and higher technical qualifications, delivered through Newcastle College University Centre.

We consider Newcastle College to be at the heart of the North East; a welcoming, supportive, inclusive and safe place, where everybody can be themselves as part of our vibrant and diverse community.
We're proud to be one of seven colleges that make up NCG, one of the country's leading college groups and we're a key part of providing education and training to learners, apprentices and employers across the UK. Newcastle College's vision is to develop the skills and talents of our students to succeed in modern enterprise and make a positive contribution to the prosperity of our region.

Newcastle College benefits from passionate and talented colleagues, who form a community committed to supporting our students to develop their skills and talents and achieve their aspirations. By joining our team you'll be part of an organisation that works in close partnership with employers and local industry to offer education and skills training that leads to real employment opportunities for our learners and makes strong local economic impact here in the North East. Whatever your role, you'll have the chance to work collaboratively with colleagues across all seven NCG colleges and share expertise, innovate and accomplish real change for our learners.

Newcastle College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

NCG seeks to promote and maintain an equal, diverse, inclusive and supportive environment for work and study that assists all members of our communities to reach their full potential. We are committed to achieving a truly representative workforce and therefore welcome applications from across the national and regional communities that we work with and serve.

No agency applications will be accepted.

NCG reserve the right to close the vacancy early.