Curriculum Team Leader - Maths & English in Bradford

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Progression to Learning & Work Department as a 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 lead on the input of English and maths 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 line manage a team of English and maths lecturers within your assigned vocational departments.
• To teach GCSE and Functional Skills English courses specified by the Head of Department within the designated vocational department within the College.
• To devise individual learning plans and provide support for learners to drive their progress in learning, to meet/exceed their targets and enable them to reach their career goals.
• To provide support for teaching staff to improve LTA.
• To be responsible for students’ academic progress, wellbeing, positive behaviour and careers throughout their learning journey.
• To seek out and respond to the student voice – seeing students as primary stakeholders in their learning.

The Ideal Candidate:

Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Black, Asian or from an ethnic minority background, as these groups are currently underrepresented within our management roles.

Education & Training:

• A Level 5 qualification in English or Maths.
• A recognised teaching qualification.
• GCSE 4-9 (A*- C) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Or prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale.
• QTLS Status 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.
• Academic or industrial or commercial experience in an area relevant to the programme.
• Ability to utilise Information Technology and Information, Learning and Technology both within learning and for administrative purposes.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience in Good teaching/training.
• Experience in course leadership responsibilities.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 38 days of holidays, plus bank holidays.
• Additional college closure days, including a 2-week Christmas closure.
• Teachers’ Pension scheme, with a generous 23% employer contribution.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally.
• Free sports and gym facilities.
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space.
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders.
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback.
• Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts.
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa.
• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant.
• A host of training development opportunities.
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025.
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

Legal and Safeguarding:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection with children and vulnerable adults.