Curriculum Team Leader (Motor Vehicles)

Due to internal progression, we are looking for an experienced and engaging Curriculum Team Leader to join our Construction & Engineering department specialising in Motor Vehicles.

Reporting to the Curriculum Area Manager, the Curriculum Team Leader will ensure the curriculum meets the needs of learners, business and the community and that learners receive a high-quality learner experience. You will provide inspirational leadership for staff and students

This is a key role in the development and management of the College’s curriculum areas. Curriculum Team Leaders are responsible for all operational matters in the linked areas of curriculum that are assigned to them

Responsibilities include:

• Responsibility for managing the performance of apprenticeships in the curriculum areas, specifically in the areas of student enrolment, retention and achievement targets; quality of teaching and learning; observations, appraisal and staff development; student satisfaction and equality and diversity targets.

• Ensuring appropriate records, registers, staff and student timetables are maintained and available as required by internal management information systems and external audit regimes.

• Ensuring that systems are in place to ensure that effective Initial Advice and Guidance takes place and that all programme MIS data is interrogated to support the achievement of intended outcomes.

• Responsibility for the overall management of the curriculum team.

• Ensuring effective management of the curriculums’ physical resources.

• Maintaining a safe and secure learning environment by ensuring regular risk assessments are undertaken.

• Contributing to the collegial culture, mission and strategic objectives and to work with colleagues in other curriculum and service areas across the College.

• Supporting the Curriculum Area Manager in the planning, innovation, design and development of curriculum programmes and cross College marketing activities.

• Promoting excellent teaching and effective learning across the curriculum area, and to disseminate and share good practice across the College.

• To be compliant with the College’s quality assurance processes.

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The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be learner and quality focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. They should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within their core values.

Education & Training

• L3 Engineering Qualification

• L4 or higher Teaching Qualification

• GCSE 5 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale

• GCSE 5 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale

Experience

• Experience of managing curriculum delivery within Further Education

• Experience of course development and recruitment

• Experience of student pastoral care and disciplinary procedures.

• Experience of the interpretation of data sets to inform and enable performance management.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.

Bradford College

At Bradford College our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. From undergraduate, postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

Our aim is to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference to the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

• Generous annual leave entitlement (xxx in addition to bank holidays and Christmas shut down)
• Pension scheme (Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme)
• Development Opportunities (training days and Personal Development Plans)*
• Money saving options with local organisations
• Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing activities
• Discounted Parking
• Short walk to Bradford Train Stations

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• If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications from all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.