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Curriculum Manager - Advanced Engineering HE

Curriculum Manager - Advanced Engineering HE

Blackpool & The Fylde College

Blackpool

Salary:
£38,352 - £41,911
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
19 September 2014

Job overview

Blackpool and the Fylde College
School of Engineering and Computing

Ref: 13171

Blackpool and The Fylde College is one of the UK's leading Further Education colleges, recognised as an Ofsted Outstanding provider following inspection in October 2013. Our reputation for excellence has developed through professionalism and passion for learning, helped by talented staff, outstanding resources and massive commitment to learner support.

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Curriculum Manager to join the College, managing the curriculum area of Advanced Engineering HE within the School of Engineering and Computing.

As Curriculum Manager, you will be responsible for managing staff and resources within the School with a strategic overview of a designated portfolio of programmes. You will take responsibility for business processes that ensures a high quality learning experience for all learners.

You will supervise the development and delivery of full-time and part-time programmes to achieve College and School objectives and will oversee the management of a suite of courses within the School. Whilst working across the School in leading and co-ordinating curriculum development and teaching and learning strategies, you will also co-ordinate, manage and review quality assurance as well as income generating projects and activities. You will also assist with the co-ordination of marketing activities of the School.

It will also be your responsibility for liaising with external bodies in maintaining and enhancing the profile and activities of the School - including Creative Industries networks and businesses, Blackpool Council, and Lancaster University.

It is essential that the successful candidate possesses a recognised teaching qualification (minimum level 5) and holds a relevant degree, coupled with GCSE at grade C or above in English and Maths.

With proven experience in an appropriate discipline, you will have a background of teaching a wide range of levels and this will be evidenced by high student satisfaction and high success rates. You will have knowledge of effectively tutoring and supporting individuals and of successfully co-ordinating and leading a portfolio of programmes. Experience of implementing and monitoring quality improvement strategies to bring about improvement or maintain high performance is also important, coupled with experience of performance management. You will also be practiced in effective resource management.

Candidates must also have proven experience of using student tracking systems effectively e.g. eTracker, EBS, ILR, Proachieve, ALIS/LAT.

It is also essential that you can show initiative in developing curriculum based on the demands of the sector and that you are capable of leading, motivating and inspiring a team.

Closing Date: 19th September 2014
Interview Date: To be confirmed

To apply for the role please go to www.blackpool.ac.uk.

The College is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our learners. Successful appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service and pre-employment safeguarding checks.

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About Blackpool & The Fylde College

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Welcome to Blackpool and The Fylde College, one of the UK’s leading Further Education colleges.

Our academic standards are judged to me amongst the best in the sector and for the third year running we have the highest success rates of any large general further education college. 

As well as being Ofsted Outstanding with have also recently been awarded TEF Gold, for teaching excellence. 

With over 1400 staff based across four main campuses on the Fylde Coast, Blackpool and The Fylde College is one of the region’s leading employers.

Culture - People come first

At Blackpool and The Fylde College we believe our greatest asset is the people we employ. Our staff (like our students) come from a range of backgrounds, ensuring a culture that is richly diverse and conducive to personal growth.

As a college, we are committed to continuous professional development and encourage staff to continually update and improve their knowledge and skills. This ensures our customers benefit from the highest standard of education and associated services; it also means our employees are well placed to pursue career progression opportunities. 

As well as offering amazing career development, we also provide a number of benefits such as: Free parking, generous holiday allowance (Plus 8 bank holidays), Discounted hair and beauty treatments, Childcare vouchers, Sports facilities (inc fully kitted gym), Flexible working, Induction programme, Free courses (subject to criteria), Occupational pension scheme and a Starbucks on site.
 

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