Computing and Digital Curriculum Manager

About Us:

Westminster Adult Education Service is a leading provider of adult education in London, committed to empowering individuals through lifelong learning. Our work environment is stimulating and inclusive, promotes diversity and fosters personal growth. Join us in our mission to inspire lifelong learning in our communities and become an integral part of our team. If you are ready to elevate your career, apply today and be part of our exciting journey at Westminster Adult Education Service.

The Role:

Key responsibilities:

• To ensure that the delivery of teaching, learning and assessment is of the highest standard and responsive to the needs of all stakeholders within areas of responsibility.
• To manage staff within the portfolio, conduct appraisals/reviews to ensure staff are working effectively and that training needs are identified and support provided.
• To monitor the learner journey and track learners (attendance, punctuality, withdrawals, transfers, retention, achievement and progression) to maximise outcomes and ensure that key targets are agreed and understood across the provision.
• To teach to a high standard in line with the service professional standards.
• Working with the Head of Department and staff to ensure that there is effective coverage on open days, interview schedules, etc for the provision in this area.
• Engage with learners both present and alumni to review position, support and arrange workshops and masterclasses

To apply for this post click the 'Apply' button above and please complete the WAES Application Form and EO Monitoring Form at the top of the page. 

Please ensure you address all the role and person criteria when completing your supporting statement.

When you have completed your application, please email the application back to recruitment@waes.ac.uk 

About You:

• Teaching and learning qualification at level 5
• Degree or professional qualification in Digital or Computing subject
• Level 2 English and numeracy
• IQA or other Assessor/IV qualifications or willingness to work towards
• Previous demonstrable experience in a post 16 education environment

What we offer: 

At Westminster City Council, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace and employer of choice. We encourage and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, represents the communities we serve. We champion equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging and is empowered to be their best, that is the Westminster Way. To find out more about how we do this visit  https://www.westminster.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/publichealth-strategy-policies-and-reports/equality-duties

As a forward-thinking Council, we appreciate that people work in different ways, therefore some of our staff depending on their role at WAES can benefit from working a range of flexible working patterns as well as Agile working.

The Council is a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you meet the essential criteria of the job. If you are invited for interview, you will be asked if you need any reasonable adjustments in order to attend, and we will make these wherever possible.

The Service offers a competitive salary and employment benefits including a public sector pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and opportunities for Continuous Professional Development.  

Contract type:  Fixed Term until September 2025 (subject to a permanent contract after fixed term period)

Vetting requirements: Basic DBS Check

Interview date: 26th November 2024

Holiday: 31 days holiday (pro-rata for mid-year starters)

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