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We have a fantastic and rare opportunity for a passionate and engaging Curriculum Area Manager to join our thriving Construction department.
This is an integral role within the department where you will be responsible for the planning, development, management and performance of all courses in your curriculum area to ensure the overall outstanding quality of the provision.
As a manager leading a curriculum area, you will provide inspirational leadership for staff and students and embed our values: Inclusive, Trustworthiness and Excellence.
Responsibilities include:
* To be responsible for the planning and management of the performance of all courses in the Curriculum area.
* To be responsible for the performance, management and development of the curriculum area staff, including setting targets, monitoring KPIs, managing performance, attendance, recruitment, AWAMs, induction, appraisals and curriculum-related staff development.
* To deputise for the Head of Department as appropriate.
* To ensure full compliance first time with all College procedures and systems and report on these via KPIs. To ensure appropriate records, registers, staff and student timetables are maintained and available as required by internal management information systems and external audit regimes.
* To liaise with the Head of Department to enable the curriculum area budget allocation to be deployed efficiently and effectively; provide course costings and information relating to resources, ensuring that a quality experience for students and appropriate working resources and development are in place for staff.
* To ensure effective management of the physical resources of a Curriculum Area and maintain a safe and secure learning environment by ensuring regular risk assessments are undertaken.
* To contribute to the collegial culture, mission and strategic objectives and to work with colleagues in the department and other curriculum and service/support areas across the College.
* To support the Head of the Department in the planning, innovation, design and development of curriculum provision and cross-college marketing activities.
* To manage within the curriculum area the guidance, selection, admission and progression of students and deal with matters relating to their performance, achievement, conduct and discipline as well as complaints.
* To ensure that the 16-19 provision within the curriculum area meets the requirements and guidelines for study programmes, including compliance with maths and English conditions of funding and work experience
* To ensure planning and delivery of funded provision meet the target enrolment and budget allocation annually.
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The Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You 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 your core values.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Black, Asian or from an ethnic minority background, as these groups are currently underrepresented within our management roles.
Education & Training
* GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
* GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
* A relevant Bachelor’s degree or appropriate professional qualification.
* A recognised teaching qualification
Experience
* Experience in managing curriculum delivery within Further Education
* Experience in course development and recruitment
* Experience in student pastoral care and disciplinary procedures.
* Experience and evidence of the performance management of people
* Experience in using data and information effectively to drive improvements
* Experience working with employers regarding employer engagement.
* Experience in liaising with awarding organisations to ensure the College fulfils their requirements
* Experience in curriculum planning and development to meet the needs of students, employers and the changes in Further Education
* Academic or industrial, or commercial experience in an area relevant to the programme.
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. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.
We aim 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 in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.
Benefits of working at Bradford College:
* Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 38 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
* Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
* Teachers’ Pension scheme, with a generous 23% employer contribution
* Annual salary reviews
* Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
* Free sports and gym facilities
* Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
* Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
* Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
* Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
* Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
* On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
* A host of training development opportunities
* Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
* The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.
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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 across 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. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.
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.
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