Curriculum Director of Adult Skills

Are you passionate about transforming adult education and driving academic excellence? Do you have the strategic insight to shape the future of an educational organisation? Can you inspire and lead teams to achieve exceptional results?

About Us:
DN Colleges Group seeks a committed leader as the Curriculum Director of Adult Skills. We are committed to the highest standards in education, fostering a caring, safe, and inclusive environment. Our mission is to support and challenge our students to reach their full potential and positively impact their communities.

The Role:
As the Curriculum Director of Adult Skills, you will provide strategic leadership for our adult education programs. You will lead academic staff, fostering high aspirations and standards. The role involves making the curriculum responsive and relevant to students and the community, backed by outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment. You will set challenging targets, foster a supportive environment, and represent the College externally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Adult Skills curriculum to ensure it is dynamic, coherent, and balanced.
• Create a culture of high standards and continuous improvement.
• Establish challenging targets for student outcomes and develop strategies to achieve them.
• Drive excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Ensure quality assurance and improvement policies are effective.
• Embed effective analysis of student performance data to inform development planning.
• Provide strategic leadership for English and mathematics across the college.
• Lead the implementation of robust systems for value-added data.
• Ensure students receive appropriate enrichment opportunities, including employability skills.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion within curriculum areas.
• Ensure strategies and operational plans are in place for student enrichment opportunities, including work exposure and employability skills.
• Capture and act upon student feedback to improve the student experience continually.

Experience:

• Experienced leader with a strong background in further education.
• Strategic thinker with a proven track record in curriculum innovation and improvement.
• Passionate advocate for adult education with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff and students alike.

What We Offer:

Joining DN Colleges Group offers numerous benefits, including:

• Competitive Salary: £45,829 - £51,561 (Grade 7).
• Generous Pension: 28.68% Employers Pension Contributions £13,143.76 - £14,787.69 per annum.
• Relocation Support: Up to £8,000. Applicable only to those who live too far to commute and would be moving closer to the College.
• Retention Bonus: Up to £3,000 after 12 months of successful probation.
• Exceptional Leave: 35 days of annual leave, statutory public holidays, and two weeks off at Christmas.
• Green Initiatives: Electric Car Scheme.
• Health & Fitness: Free gym access and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Financial Wellness: Saving Scheme and Wellbeing Workshops.
• Family-Friendly Perks: Vivup lifestyle benefits and discounts.

These benefits support your professional and personal well-being, making DN Colleges Group a great workplace.

Join Us:

If you can take on this exciting challenge and lead our Adult Skills curriculum to new heights, apply now!

Application Deadline: Sunday, 12 January 2025
Interviews: Wednesday, 22 and Thursday, 23 January 2025
Questions & Answers online session: Thursday, 9 January 2025 at 5:45 PM
Register to attend: https://forms.office.com/e/x2UWFdUh4J

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