Curriculum Leader - Health, Social Care and Early Years Education, including Work Based Learning
Tameside College
Ashton-under-Lyne
- Expired
- Salary:
- £33,720 - £37,023 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 17 April 2015
Job overview
Based in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, Tameside College is a further education college that offers a wide range of courses including Full-Time, Part-Time, Apprenticeships and University Level. We aim to give all our students an exceptional experience. We believe in excellence and we back that up with high standards, real working environments and great teaching. We also believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification, important though that is. That is why we aim to give every person the opportunity to develop their full potential in a supportive and friendly environment.
As a Curriculum Leader (for Health, Social Care and Early Years Education, including Work Based Learning) you will lead members of your team to deliver appropriate curricula; supporting the Faculty Director in maximising the use of physical resources and staff and promoting the professional development of the team.
Maintaining and enhancing the team learning environment, you will plan and deliver teaching/learning programmes within the Programme Area using a flexible range of strategies and teaching materials.
Applicants for this role must have experience of delivering and assessing on Health / Social or Early Years programmes, the ability to lead a team and be capable of developing and planning programmes. With a relevant degree or professional qualification at Level 4, you must hold a teaching qualification (Cert Ed or PGCE) and have up to date knowledge of changes in the industry and related qualification structures.
Able to support staff positively to achieve the best results, you will ideally have an understanding of work based learning, NVQ’s and Modern Apprenticeship Frameworks and the Health & Social/ Early Years Curriculum as a whole.
Closing date for applications: 12noon, Friday 17th April 2015
About Tameside College
Tameside College is a coeducational further education establishment. It is situated in the town of Ashton-under-Lyne, in Lancashire. It gives students a range of qualifications to choose from. This includes BTEC, Apprenticeships and degrees. The college also manages and owns Clarendon Sixth Form College, Camp Street, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire OL6 6DF.
Principal
Jackie Moores
Values and Vision
Tameside College aims to give every student a high-quality education with the help and support from teachers who specialise in specific subjects. The college allows students to gain the necessary skills to reach employment and gives financial help to those within the community. The aim of this is to improve the local economy. Every pupil is treated equally to others. The school believes students should be respectful and tolerant of others, no matter what background they come from. It values diversity and celebrates the achievements of every pupil. It also values professionalism, transparency and dedication to learning.
Ofsted report
“The college makes a very significant difference to learners’ lives, as the majority of learners come from challenging backgrounds; many learners develop strong work-related skills through a range of successful college-based initiatives which develop self-confidence and work-readiness; learners enjoy and take pride in studying at the college. Success rates are very high for apprentices and workplace learners. Support from staff helps learners to overcome barriers to learning; learners use of the virtual learning environment (VLE) well to consolidate learning and develop study and research skills. Teachers’ high levels of industrial experience and good links with employers enthuse and motivate learners."
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