Curriculum Leader

Job Title:  Curriculum Leader
Team: Learning Services Worcestershire
Salary: £30,343 to £32,110 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
35 hours per week
Location: Worcester
Permanent
 

The Role
Do you have passion and talent for educating learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? 

Are you committed to helping young people thrive and achieve their career potential?

Would you like to explore teaching in a new context, using your experience to benefit the Worcestershire community?

If this sounds appealing, we would love to hear from you!

At Learning Services Worcestershire, our ambition is to ensure all learners receive outstanding teaching, learning and skills in high quality safe and accessible learning spaces. Our services work proactively to address the barriers to learning and achievement experienced by some of the most vulnerable in our communities.

Due to the recent expansion of our Young Adult Learning service, we are delighted to invite applications for an experienced Curriculum Leader to deliver our new Supported Internship programme.

This is a new Young Adult Learning collaboration which will enhance employment opportunities for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Worcestershire, with a particular focus on accessing roles within the NHS.  Initially, the role will be based in the Warndon area of Worcester and will focus on a group of 10 interns in the Worcester area.  However, we are a county-wide service and all staff support our county-wide work so there is a potential for the role to develop in future.

The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent teaching and learning practice in both classroom and work-based environments.  As the Service’s key representative within a partnership approach, the ability to influence the direction of the programme and liaise sensitively between different professionals across multiple organisations will also be important to secure the best possible outcomes for the interns.

Excellent interpersonal skills are also vital, with the ability to adapt communication as well as subject content to the needs of those you are working with. You will also have experience of supporting learners to overcome barriers such as those presented by health, learning needs or personal and economic circumstances.

Please note this is a Senior Officer post for which a full teaching qualification at level 5 or above is required (see Person Specification for further detail).  However, as potential applicants for this work-based education role may have relevant experience underpinned by qualifications from other but related specialisms, we encourage anyone interested to speak to us about qualification equivalence.  A more detailed description of our Service and the work of the team is also attached for your reference.

Informal discussions to help you learn more about what we do and/or arrange a visit prior to applying are warmly welcomed.  Call 01905 728537 and ask for Beccy Fraser.

Benefits
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look!  Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development:  We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
   

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.
 

How to Apply
Application forms are invited to apply for this role.
Please find the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Please write your submission with consideration for the essential criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.  You may additionally wish to enhance your application with reference to criteria listed as ‘desirable’.

Please submit your application to Rebecca Fraser at RFraser@worcestershire.gov.uk.

Closing Date: Monday, 8^th July 2024
Interview: TBC