Curriculum Manager For Skills & Technology

In November 2019 Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) became the first further education provider in England to achieve outstanding grades in every area of Ofsted's recently reformed Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's 'positive, stimulating and safe learning environment', 'highly motivated staff', and 'learners' exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning'. It also highlighted the fantastic partnerships the College has with industry.
To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.
The group is currently home to a population of over 5,000 full-time students and around 500 students on higher education programmes. We have over 4,000 part-time or adult learners and 2,000 apprentices where we work with over 800 individual employers.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified individual who will play a crucial role in realising the department's strategic objectives. You will be an inspiring Curriculum Lead with a background in Engineering / Construction, ensuring that the standards and the quality of teaching and learning are constantly improved and that all members of staff work towards delivering excellence.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a flexible and innovative curriculum that is responsive to feedback from current learners and anticipates likely changes in demand from future learners.
• Continually improve standards of course performance and teaching and learning across all areas within the curriculum area.
• Provide clear leadership to all the staff within the curriculum area so that the College can achieve its overall objective of being excellent in all areas.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Has a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Holds an appropriate teaching qualification such as DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent;
• Is an experienced in leading and teaching on one or more programmes offered within the curriculum area, including SEND provision.
• Proven track record and experience of managing people to achieve excellent standards of teaching and learning.
• Has a good knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting teaching and learning within the curriculum area and affecting the FE sector in general.
• Is well organised and able to manage the peaks and troughs of a varied workload.
• Able to communicate effectively with students and peers.

What's in it for you?
The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:

• Employer Pension contributions - up to £12,740 (Teachers' Pension Scheme).
• 50 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure).
• Electric Vehicle Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Subsidised Gym Membership.
• Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget)..
• Free Parking
• On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast.

Get in touch
If you wish to have an informal discussion prior to your application, please contact Lisa Reading (Assistant Director - Skills & Technology) at [email protected] who will be able to answer any initial questions you may have.