Join our Team! We have some exciting opportunities available at Barking and Dagenham College. We are looking for a Curriculum Manager - ESOL to join our Adult Skills team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £52,566 - £54,052 per annum inc. London Weighting The Curriculum Manager role: Reporting to the Head of Department, this role will be responsible for the operational leadership and management of a designated curriculum area. This includes ensuring good people management practices, successful achievement of qualifications as well as the overall progression and experience of learners. Working closely with the Head of Department, the Curriculum Manager will develop the curriculum to reflect industry changes and national reforms. The Curriculum Manger role carries a teaching commitment of 10 hours per week. As Curriculum Manager, your key responsibilities are: Lead the development of a responsive and excellent curriculum offering through effective leadership and management of the curriculum team As part of the management team, lead on designated curriculum areas and coordinate relevant projects and T-shaped initiatives Keep abreast of new and future developments affecting area of responsibility and work with the Head of Department to take advantage of new and emerging opportunities Be proactive in developing, facilitating and supporting curriculum changes in order to meet local, regional, national and global needs, fostering a positive relationship across the Borough, within the immediate local community and with relevant stakeholders. Carry out staff time tabling and local budget management for designated curriculum teams, with particular reference to the operational management of physical and human resources. Our ideal Curriculum Manager should have the following qualifications, skills and experience: Cert Ed/PGCE or relevant teaching/training qualification Degree or equivalent qualification Appropriate Level 3 subject specialism B1 or TAQA verifier award Successful teaching experience in FE Experience of liaison with awarding bodies Experience of working to the Common Inspection Framework Experience of developing and delivering successful teaching and learning strategies that promote inclusive learning and engage learners Demonstrable experience of leading and developing provision in accordance with quality assurance frameworks Experience of self-assessment processes, course reviews and writing development plans If you are passionate about success and can do the above, then we want to hear from you! You will need to submit a cover letter demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role. PLEASE NOTE All applications forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting. We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline. Barking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding All employment offers are made subject to checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent upon the role and the individual): enhanced DBS including children’s barred list check, DfE teaching/management barred list check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history. You will be required to become familiar with College’s policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training on KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Closing date for applications: 02/07/2025 If you would like to learn more about our Curriculum Manager role, then please click ‘apply’ today! About Us Join a truly great college, passionate about success, for our learners, staff, businesses, and communities. Trusted by over 6,000 learners and apprentices yearly; we provide industry-aligned technical and vocational qualifications across our Barking and Rush Green campuses. We have invested over £50m in our facilities over the past 9 years, providing outstanding learning and working environments including our East London Institute of Technology. By choosing Barking & Dagenham College, you will benefit from: a competitive salary including London Weighting generous holiday and pension packages being part of a team passionate about education and success links with industry and CPD opportunities free parking, travel to work and technology assistance schemes Join the team. Be part of it. To find out more about BDC, visit www.bdc.ac.uk