Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £48,644.76 (£52,119.38 inclusive of London Office Allowance) plus competitive pension
Location: Hybrid- 2 days per week in London Office
Those living outside the M25 can opt to not receive London Office Allowance and agree a more flexible office attendance pattern at offer stage. Please note that travel to the London office is at your own expense.
Please note this ad will close on Monday 2nd November at 9am.
Frontline is entering an exciting period of growth and development as we continue to expand our programme portfolio and strengthen the support we provide to social workers and leaders throughout their careers.
We deliver a range of programmes and services that support participants at different stages of the social work career pathway, from those entering the profession through to experienced leaders. As our organisation grows, we are continuing to invest in the people, systems and capabilities needed to support high-quality delivery across our portfolio.
As we move through this period of growth and change, some aspects of the role, including its job title, reporting line and directorate, may be subject to change as our future organisational structure takes shape.
The Learning Lead will provide specialist expertise in pedagogy, adult learning and curriculum design across Frontline’s training programmes. The role will support the continuous improvement of programme design and delivery by ensuring learning experiences are informed by evidence about how adults learn, retain and apply knowledge and skills in professional settings.
The postholder will review programme content, structure, sequencing and delivery approaches to ensure learning is engaging, coherent and effective. They will work closely with colleagues across teams to strengthen training practice, support facilitator development and embed evidence-informed approaches across learning experiences.
The Learning Lead will act as an organisational expert on learning and pedagogy, helping to ensure that programmes across Frontline deliver high-quality participant experiences and support meaningful improvements in practice for children and families.
Key Responsibilities
Pedagogy and Learning Excellence
- Act as the subject matter expert on learning, pedagogy and adult development across Frontline's programme portfolio.
- Promote evidence-informed approaches to learning design, teaching and facilitation.
- Draw on contemporary research and learning science to improve programme design and participant outcomes.
- Identify opportunities to accelerate participant learning and improve knowledge retention, transfer and application to practice.
Review and Enhancement of Programme Design
- Review programme content, learning activities and programme structures to ensure they support effective learning.
- Evaluate the sequencing, pacing and structure of learning experiences across programmes.
- Advise on approaches that support reflective practice, critical thinking and professional judgement.
- Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of programme materials and learning activities.
Facilitator and Educator Development
- Design and deliver learning and development activities for facilitators, educators and delivery staff across Frontline programmes.
- Support colleagues to implement effective teaching and facilitation approaches.
- Develop resources, guidance and tools that promote high-quality teaching practice.
- Observe learning delivery and provide developmental feedback to support teaching quality and consistency.
- Create opportunities for sharing effective practice across programme teams.
Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to quality assurance processes relating to learning design and delivery.
- Review participant feedback, evaluation findings and learning data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support programme teams to implement evidence-informed enhancements.
- Contribute to programme review and quality improvement activities.
- Ensure pedagogical approaches align with professional, academic and regulatory requirements.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Work collaboratively with Design and Delivery Leads, programme teams, subject matter experts and external partners.
- Influence learning design and delivery decisions through expertise and professional credibility.
- Facilitate discussions, workshops and learning reviews to support the development of learning across Frontline's programme portfolio.
- Build strong relationships across teams to support a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Organisational Contribution
- Contribute specialist expertise across Frontline's programme portfolio as required.
- Work flexibly across programmes and teams to support organisational priorities, programme mobilisation and emerging business needs.
- Apply evidence-informed approaches to learning and pedagogy across a range of social work education and professional development programmes.
- Share effective practice, innovations and learning across Frontline programmes to promote consistency and continuous improvement.
- Support cross-organisational projects relating to curriculum design, pedagogy, facilitator development, learning quality and participant experience.
Practice Excellence and Continuing Professional Development
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of learning theory, pedagogy, curriculum design and professional education.
- Remain informed about developments in social work education, workforce development and professional standards.
- Engage in continuous professional development.
- Model reflective and evidence-informed practice.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Experience and Knowledge
- Undergraduate or master’s degree in education, teaching or related field
- Significant experience of teaching and facilitation within professional, workplace or higher education settings
- Extensive experience of designing and delivering development opportunities for educators, facilitators, trainers or practice educators
- Strong knowledge of adult learning theory, pedagogy and professional learning
- Experience of reviewing and improving learning programmes, teaching approaches or participant learning experiences
- Experience of curriculum design, including consideration of programme structure, sequencing, pacing and learning methodologies
- Knowledge of contemporary research and evidence relating to teaching, learning, curriculum design and professional education
- Experience of using learning evaluation, participant feedback or quality assurance findings to improve learning experiences
- Knowledge of quality assurance processes relating to learning, teaching and assessment
- Knowledge of child and family social work and social work training
Skills and Characteristics
- Excellent understanding of how adults learning and develop professional expertise
- Strong understanding of pedagogy and the application of learning science to professional education
- Ability to interpret and apply research and evidence to improve teaching, facilitation and curriculum design
- Excellent teaching, facilitation and communication skills
- Ability to influence and support colleagues through professional credibility, expertise and evidence-informed practice
- Skilled in coaching, mentoring and providing development feedback to educators and facilitators
- Strong analytical, evaluative and reflective practice skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to identify opportunities to improve participant learning, engagement and programme effectiveness
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across programmes and teams
- Strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- Commitment to continuous improvement and learning excellence
- Commitment to Frontline’s ethos of Freedom and Responsibility
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Competitive pension employer contribution
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + office closes from 25 Dec to 1 Jan
- Buy up to five days annual leave a year
- Interest free loan for season ticket
- Personal coaching and mentoring
- Cycle loan scheme
- Deposit loan scheme
- Volunteering days
- Employee assistance programme
- Life Assurance Scheme (x3 salary)
Learning Lead employer: Frontline
At Frontline Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values data-driven decision-making and fosters a collaborative work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our comprehensive benefits package, including 28 days of holiday, hybrid working arrangements, and extensive learning opportunities, all within a diverse and inclusive environment in Peterborough. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive atmosphere that empowers you to thrive.
