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My client is a leading educational provider covering Lincoln, Newark & Gainsborough.

They require a Curriculum Lead in English to join their English & Maths Department. Initially the role is running through till January 2025.

Reporting to the Assistant Principle of English, Maths, ESOL & Supported Education, the main purpose of the role will be to successfully lead and manage curriculum area teams, through effective line management and
performance management.

To assist with the management of the curriculum portfolio in order to meet the strategic
objectives of the college, but particularly to improve success rates across all areas of the
curriculum.

Work with the Assistant Principal to set and achieve negotiated targets relating to
student/apprentice enrolments, quality of learning and overall success.

To coordinate IQA as prescribed by external verifiers and awarding organisations.

Working with the Assistant Principal, contribute to the growth and development of the
curriculum area to meet local and national needs.
Responsibilities & Duties:
1. To provide dynamic leadership, management and team work that contributes to a culture of high
expectations.
2. To undertake academic leadership of the disciplines within the curriculum area, with
responsibility for the line management and development of a team of staff.
3. To assist the Assistant Principal with curriculum development, resource deployment, staff
development, marketing and customer care.
4. To be accountable for the effective organisation and coordination of a range of courses and
programmes. This includes, for example, ensuring the team has a Scheme of Work or planning
documentation prepared for each subject/module/unit in accordance with awarding organisation
syllabi in college format
5. To undertake a maximum of 8 hrs teaching per week commensurate with the role. This will include
undertaking teaching or assessing activities, ensuring high quality provision in response to
learners needs.
6. To observe learning, assessment and teaching within the Quality Assurance and Quality
Improvement Framework across agreed curriculum areas to support appraisal and staff
performance management.
7. To determine staff and course timetables within the curriculum area in consultation with the
Assistant Principal and the Timetabling administrator.
8. To be responsible for monitoring retention, achievement and success and report to the Assistant
Principal.
9. To maintain an overview of student/apprentice progress on their Programmes.
10. To induct and mentor new staff as required.
11. To manage the day to day running of the curriculum area including the maintenance of effective
course level administration as required by the awarding body, including the coordination of IQA.
12. To oversee the induction and enrolment process and provide a student/apprentice course
handbook.
13. To liaise with internal and external bodies as required.
14. To be responsible for organising teaching/assessor/class cover as appropriate.
15. To be responsible for the setting up monitoring and tracking tools for students/apprentices.
16. To chair regular team meetings.
17. To Prepare SAR and QIP by the college deadline date. This includes maintaining Score Cards with
up to date information.
18. Coordinate arrangements for external and internal examinations.
19. To ensure support is put in place for any student/apprentice who has identified a need for learning
support.
20. To accept responsibility for the implementation of the College's Equal Opportunities policy.
21. To maintain professional standards and expertise by undertaking relevant professional
development.
22. To conform with the Health and Safety requirements relevant to the post.
23. To contribute towards the development of an inclusive learning environment.
24. To be responsible for the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable
adults wherever applicable within the role.

A certification in Education, PGCE or equivalent is required for this post.

Please apply in writing with your CV in the first instance to (url removed)

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