Curriculum Manager - Foundation Learning

Who we need

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate person to step up and be involved in managing the Foundation Learning (16 to18) curriculum at our Basford Campus, ensuring that it will inspire learners and provide them with wide ranging opportunities to develop their maths & English skills, vocational knowledge and behaviour to become responsible young people. The management of the curriculum will cover a combination of vocational qualifications, English and maths as well as all aspects of the programme of study, work experience, enrichment and tutorial delivery.

The successful candidates will be required to deliver sessions within their specialism along with managing part of the Faculty Area. The role will include supporting the Head of Faculty, and Assistant Principal to drive high standards in developing the teaching and learning and assessment including English, maths and vocational skills, reaching out and liaising with stakeholders to enrich the programme of study; implementing and upholding quality assurance processes across the faculty area; carrying out standard management duties and delivering high quality teaching, learning and assessment within their own classes.

What you’ll bring

• Hold a recognised L5 teaching qualification
• Strong communication skills
• Have teaching experience in the relevant area
• Be able to analyse and interpret attendance, achievement, retention data
• Have a passion to work in Further Education and making a difference to young people’s lives

Telephone Interviews will take place throughout the duration of the advert.

Final Interviews Assessments will take place during the week of 13 January 2025

A place to belong

• We are a carer confident employer - This is an external recognition of the support we offer to working carers in the college community.
• We are also under the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme and are committed to tackling the stigma around menstrual health supporting those with the condition.
• We are currently working towards achieving the Menopause Friendly accreditation for its support for colleagues affected by menopause and peri-menopause symptoms.  
• We have a team of accredited Mental Health First Aiders to support wellbeing of colleagues and continuously support more to attain their accreditation.

We host Wellness Cafes on the above and more!  A series of informal get togethers where colleagues can share their experiences and learn from one another. Our aim is to support colleagues to have fulfilling careers alongside managing their family or individual lives and health challenges.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

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