Job Role
Job Role: Curriculum Team Leader – BELPS (Bespoke Employer Led Provision) - Maternity Cover
Department: Adult & Community Learning
Reporting to: Associate Director of Quality & Operations, ACL
Contract: MC Lecturer, Whole Time, Fixed Term Maternity Cover
Salary: Lecturer Salary, Scale Pt 12-16, from £39,364 - £43,562 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Teaching Hours: 864 hours per annum based on full time
(Up to 7 hours abatement for the role of Curriculum Leader depending on allocated duties)
Annual Leave: 45 days per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays
Pension: Teacher’s Pension Scheme
Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD
The role salary progression note: The salary progression criteria beyond point 11 of the Lecturer scale will be based on you achieving and maintaining, on an annual basis, the Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) & QTS. To progress beyond point 14 of the Lecturer salary scale, you will be expected to achieve and maintain the Advanced Teacher Status (ATS).
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Curriculum Team Leader–BELP(Bespoke Employer Lead Provision)to provide academic excellence and strong operational leadership across a designated curriculum area. This role will involve the full management of curriculum delivery, leading and supporting staff through effective line management, performance development and innovative teaching practice. You will guide the team in delivering engaging programmes, drive the development of high-quality Schemes of Work, embed the use of technology and promote outstanding learning, teaching and assessment. You will also ensure full compliance with Awarding Body requirements, maintain up-to-date sector knowledge, and uphold the highest standards in student registration, quality assurance and curriculum management.
Key Responsibilities
* To provide academic leadership of curriculum teams and operational management of the curriculum area including assisting in the development of timetables, the monitoring of quality and performance management where necessary.
* To lead on Learning, Teaching & Assessment and implement variety in teaching and learning approaches, carrying out lesson observations and walk throughs as required.
* Coordinate and lead on a range of qualifications, preparing PVC documentation liaising with external and internal verifiers/moderators and ensuring that all Awarding Body and College requirements are met.
* Ensure effective and efficient deployment of staff including sickness cover.
* To work with Assistant Principal/Associate Director to ensure high quality and successful delivery of Bespoke Employer Led Provision as well as ACL commercial offer. Including Additional Learning Support (ALS) related to each course.
Qualifications
* To hold a relevant qualification at Degree level.
* To be a qualified Teacher or must be prepared to commence an appropriate teaching qualification on appointment to the post.
Experience
* Experience of teaching in an FE college or training provider
* An understanding of issues related to disaffection
* To have good time management and organisational skills
* Evidence of disseminating own good practice effectively
* Experience in managing a team of staff
* Current knowledge of potential issues that may impact on curriculum delivery.
* Knowledge of career opportunities for all age ranges of students.
* Good oral and written communication skills with a capacity to deal effectively with staff, students, parents, employers and others.
Please find the job description here - CTL - BELPS
Why join us?
* Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
* Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
* Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
* Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
* Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
* Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
* College benefit scheme – College Extras:
* Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
* Discounted gift cards for big brands
* Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Discounted onsite car parking.
To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Fiona Kempton, Assoc. Director of Quality & Operations (ACL) on FE.Kempton@mbro.ac.uk
Are you ready to make your mark?
If you’re looking to join a team that cares about their staff wellbeing, values their personal development and works with them to have a positive impact on student experience, come to Middlesbrough College!
About Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough College is a leading provider of education and training in the North East, offering A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree-level qualifications. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to staff development, we’re proud to create opportunities for learners and colleagues alike, fostering an environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and make a real difference.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Across our campus and community, Middlesbrough College is driven by a clear vision, mission, and values that not only shape what we do for students—but also make us a great place to work, grow, and thrive. Find out more here.
Safeguarding Our Students
Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Right to Work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Recruitment Process
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
Equality & Diversity
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.
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