The vacancy
Are you passionate about adult education and ready to lead a high-quality Access to HE curriculum? We are seeking an experienced and innovative Curriculum Lead to join our Adult Skills team. You will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering a robust, engaging curriculum that supports learners on their journey to higher education.
Summary Of The Role
You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving the Access to HE curriculum, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning. The role involves close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, resource management, and a strong focus on student success and quality assurance.
This role is cross sites and a Fixed Term role up to 12 months
Essential Criteria
* Degree in a relevant subject
* Minimum Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths
* Level 5 or equivalent teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
* Proven track record of managing a team and developing curriculum plans
* Experience of working in Access to HE study programmes
Key Responsibilities
* Design, implement, and enhance the Access to HE curriculum in line with statutory requirements and best practice
* Lead, mentor, and manage a team of delivery and support staff, fostering a collaborative environment
* Monitor and evaluate curriculum effectiveness, ensuring continuous improvement and high standards
* Collaborate with stakeholders, employers, and awarding organisations to ensure curriculum relevance and quality
* Manage budgets and resources efficiently, ensuring compliance with funding rules and college policies
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary
* Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution
* 35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
* Professional development opportunities.
* Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
* On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
* Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.
Additional Information
As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Closing date: 9th October
Interview date: 17th October
For Further Information About The Role, Please Contact
About Us
At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.
Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally
Our values
This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.
These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.
Ambition
To achieve the highest standards.
Support
A caring, safe and inclusive environment.
Partnership
Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.
Innovation
We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.
Responsibility
We take individual and collective responsibility.
Equality
We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.