Curriculum director - foundation learning

Job Summary

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Role Title: Curriculum Director - Foundation learning

Location: Yale

Contract Type: Full Time. Permanent

Salary: £57,464 - £64,306

Interviews will be held on 24th July

We currently have a vacancy for a Curriculum Director within our Foundation Learning Directorate, based at our Yale site. Foundation Learning at Coleg Cambria offers a diverse and inclusive curriculum for Entry and Level 1 learners, allowing them to overcome any barriers to learning and start their positive learning journey at Coleg Cambria.

The Curriculum Director will provide effective management of a defined curriculum department at Coleg Cambria, meeting the needs of learners, partner schools, employers, and other stakeholders. This includes ensuring the delivery of high-quality learner outcomes and promoting a culture of excellence, inclusion, and equal opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

The Leadership responsibilities entail acting as a line manager for direct reports within the designated curriculum, handling recruitment, induction, development, performance management processes, and managing health and safety guidelines. The Curriculum Director will also identify staff development needs and contribute to the management of the local site.

In terms of Curriculum, the Director will undertake learner contact time for activities such as teaching, mentoring, events, and more. The role involves engagement with learners and stakeholders, development and delivery of efficient curriculum programmes, continuous innovation in teaching and learning practices, and liaison with employers and awarding bodies to ensure alignment with current and future needs. The Curriculum Director will also oversee the validation, inspection, and monitoring of the department by internal and external agencies.

Quality management will involve leading on curriculum quality standards, self-assessment, and quality improvement plans for the department. The Curriculum Director will coordinate quality activities and ensure adherence to the College's procedures, along with managing risks that could damage the reputation and financial viability of the college.

Financial responsibilities include the effective management of the financial and resource budget for the department. The Director will also be proactive in personal and professional development, ensure acceptable standards of behaviour for learners on each site, and undertake other relevant duties as directed.

Essential Requirements

Welsh skills are desirable for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.

Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.

We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.

We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On site nursery provision at our Deeside site

Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses

Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development

Discounted Gym Membership

Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities

Free Parking on All Sites

Cycle Scheme

Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments

Discounted Rates for Restaurants

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave