We have an exciting opportunity to join our Engineering department as Curriculum Team Leader for English & Maths.
This is a key role in the development of a devolved English and Maths delivery strategy. The English and Maths Curriculum Team Leaders are responsible for supporting curriculum planning with a remission for teaching to be determined by the Head of Department according to Departmental need. Your role is also to support the Heads of Department in the planning, assessment, and development of teaching staff, as well as the continued successful delivery of an English and Maths curriculum that serves both vocational needs and the College’s wider English and Maths strategy.
You will ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of learners, business and the community and that learners receive a high-quality learner experience. You will provide inspirational leadership for staff and students.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or appropriate professional qualification.
• A recognised teaching qualification
• GCSE 4-9 (A*- C) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths and English or equivalent. (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A – C) Or prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale
• QTLS is desirable but not essential

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in managing curriculum delivery within Further Education
• Experience in course development and recruitment
• Experience in student pastoral care and disciplinary procedures.
• Experience in the interpretation of data sets to inform and enable performance management.
• Experience in Good teaching/training.
• Experience in course leadership responsibilities.
  For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.

• To be responsible for supporting the HoD with curriculum planning, including projects that integrate & contextualise the vocational curriculum in alignment with the English & maths delivery.
• To lead, in partnership with & supported by, the LTA team, the creation & evolution of a programme of CPD for the development of English & maths teachers within the college.
• To lead the planning, delivery and assessment of English and maths qualifications for all vocational pathways for study programme learners within the relevant curriculum areas.
• To support the development of English and maths skills within the Ambition Hub project for your vocational department.
• To be responsible for the delivery of consistent teaching cover provision for staff absences within the English and Maths delivery team within your vocational department.
• To be responsible for leading enhancement and enrichment opportunities specifically relating to English & Maths in collaboration with curriculum areas and other key departments.
• To support the Head of Department in the planning, innovation, design and development of curriculum programmes and cross-college marketing activities.
• To promote excellent teaching and effective learning across the curriculum area, to support LTA improvement practice and to disseminate and share good practice across the College.
• To be a member of the College’s cross-curricula English & Maths steering group
• To assist and support the development of a literacy and/or numeracy approach as part of the wider English & maths skills development strategy
• To line manage a team of English and maths lecturers within your assigned vocational departments.
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