Curriculum Team Leader - Apprenticeships in Bradford

Overview

Our Apprenticeships and Business Development department is recruiting a Curriculum Team Leader to develop and manage the College’s curriculum areas.

The role oversees operational matters, curriculum delivery, business development and recruitment within the assigned curriculum areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage the performance of courses, including student enrolment, retention and achievement targets; quality of teaching and learning; observations, appraisal and staff development; student satisfaction and equality and diversity targets.
• Maintain records, registers and timetables for staff and students in accordance with internal management information systems and external audit regimes.
• Ensure systems are in place for effective Initial Advice and Guidance and use programme MIS data to support desired outcomes.
• Provide teaching at a level agreed with the Head of Department and Curriculum Area Manager.
• Oversee the overall management of the curriculum team.
• Lead business development and recruitment for the curriculum areas.
• Manage the curriculum’s physical resources and maintain a safe, secure learning environment with regular risk assessments.
• Contribute to the collegial culture, mission and strategic objectives and collaborate with colleagues across the College.
• Support the Head of Department and Curriculum Area Manager in related duties.
• Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is learner‑and quality‑focused, committed to transforming lives, and values equity, diversity and inclusion as core principles.

Education & Training

• GCSE 4–9 or equivalent Level 2 qualification in Maths. May be required to pass a test to demonstrate Level 2 ability, with subsequent attainment within an agreed timescale.
• GCSE 4–9 or equivalent Level 2 qualification in English. May be required to pass a test to demonstrate Level 2 ability, with subsequent attainment within an agreed timescale.
• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or appropriate professional qualification.
• A recognised teaching qualification.

Experience

• Experience managing curriculum delivery within Further Education.
• Experience in course development and recruitment.
• Experience in student pastoral care and disciplinary procedures.
• Experience interpreting data sets to inform performance management.
• Academic, industrial or commercial experience relevant to the programme.
• 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 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, and local Metro Card and Northern Rail discounts.
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in the student‑led Signature Spa.
• On‑site dining facilities, including the award‑winning Grove restaurant.
• Host of training and development opportunities.
• Excellent campus facilities, within walking distance of public transport links in the heart of the city.
• Opportunity to work for an organisation committed to creating a better future through education and training.
• Legal & Safeguarding

This role requires an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and a social media search.

Applicants who are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults are not permitted to apply.

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