Head of Curriculum Design

Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting for a Head of Curriculum Design that will be based at The Roundhouse campus within Pride Park, with visits to other campuses when required. This is a newly-created, Senior Leadership role with the opportunity to proactively support curriculum design so that it is is aligned with DCG’s strategy and enacts it.  If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk. 

The Opportunity

As Head of Curriculum Design, you’ll effectively collaborate with Assistant Principals and Curriculum Managers to guide and support the design and delivery of the curriculum at Academy level including qualification choices, effective progression routes, appropriate delivery models and the integration of wider learning so that the curriculum intent is translated into operational curriculum plans. You’ll ensure that students and apprentices engage with a curriculum that equips them with the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours required for their next step and play a key role in future proofing our curriculum. You’ll work alongside all curriculum areas across DCG to drive forward their curriculum and meet stakeholder needs. In return, we will provide a supportive environment and assist you in developing your career.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.

About You

If you have experiencing of managing and transforming a Further Education (FE) curriculum, this would be an ideal step up to a leadership role. To excel in this role, you’ll have a high level of interpersonal, motivational and leadership skills. You will have the ability to see the bigger picture, to horizon scan and to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to refine and innovate our curriculum design. Alongside previous experience managing an FE Curriculum , you will bring the passion to continuously improve our provision.

Whilst you may not have worked within this type of provision, you will have excellent knowledge of Further Education, including the 4 types of Ofsted provision, a strong understanding of skills contribution expectations, and a thorough knowledge of inclusive education and diversity and belonging. You’ll bring a proactive mindset to problem solve with outstanding innovative abilities. It is essential that you are educated to a degree level and possess an appropriate full teaching qualification.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.

The Benefits

• Salary of £52,000 per annum
• 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.5% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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