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Job Description
Job Title
Curriculum Manager – Workplace and Community Learning
Department
WAES
Vocational
Unit
Band
Band 3 Steps 1 – 4 Target Salary £30,345 - £36,096; Broadband
Terms and Conditions
Date Valid
May 2013
Responsible to
Head of Faculty
Staff Managed:
Direct Reports:
Temps/TAC
managed per
annum
Project staff managed per
annum
Are staff highly
mobile or
based on
different sites?
No:12
No:0
No;0
Yes/No (delete
as app)
Budgets managed
Staffing £200,000
Other £5,000
Purpose of Job; (Brief summary of why the job exists, what the main outcomes
expected are, taking into account workforce planning)
The post-holder will be responsible for a designated curriculum area within the Service. Key purpose is
to:
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be responsible for the leadership management and development of the course offer within the
designated curriculum areas/s ensuring that the quality of delivery is of the highest standard.
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be responsible for ensuring high quality teaching and learning experiences for learners.
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achieve key targets and performance indicators across all areas of responsibility particularly in
relation to managing and monitoring recruitment, retention and achievement in specified areas of
the provision
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lead on curriculum development and initiate new curriculum initiatives in response to stakeholder
needs.
Key duties and responsibilities of current role (in bullet points): List the key activities and
tasks that must be undertaken to achieve the outcomes – up to 10 normally
1. To ensure that the delivery of teaching and learning is of the highest standard and responsive to the
needs of the learners in areas of responsibility.
2. To be responsible for the achievement of all performance targets (e.g..recruitment, retention and
achievement targets for learners) in a specified area of the provision. To monitor management
information on an on-going basis, provide analysis of associated data as required and ensure that
any action needed as a result of such monitoring is duly taken.
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3. To ensure that the targets for the improvement in quality of teaching, learning, assessment and
attainment for the area are achieved, including managing and being accountable for, improvements
in the quality of teaching and learning delivered in areas of responsibility.
4. To lead and manage all aspects of the Service’s’ quality and self-assessment processes that are the
responsibility of the role including, in particular, the production of self-assessment reports, the
Quality Improvement Plan, monitoring of IV/moderation/standardisation processes, processes and
action plans.
5. To ensure that all courses meet or exceed National Averages and to ensure that all courses and
teaching standards meet the relevant awarding body or Service Quality Standards.
6. To ensure that line management meetings and appraisal of team members take place in a timely
manner and ensure that any identified areas for training/development are addressed to meet staff
development and support needs.
7. To be responsible for overseeing the complete accreditation process in the designated area in
conjunction with the exams department. To ensure that the quality systems associated with
accreditation are upheld and consistently applied, including the timely registration of learners for
exams/accreditation; monitoring results and actioning re-sits where necessary; training staff in
exams processes.
8. To manage the aspects of the Service’s strategic and annual business planning and budgeting
processes that are the responsibility of the role and support the Head of Faculty in achieving the
Service’s strategic objectives
9. To represent the Service with external agencies as required in the performance of duties and to
deputise for the Head of Faculty as required.
10.To keep up to date with post-16 funding, policy and curriculum developments at a national and local
level and disseminate the information to teams or Service-wide as required.
11.To develop relevant work related programmes for the curriculum area and undertake relevant
employer engagement activities, including liaison with key employers and stakeholders. To
capitalise on links with employers and other stakeholders to engage their expertise in developing the
Service’s offer and keeping it up to date and industry relevant.
12.To support the initial assessment of learners, the identifying of individual learning needs and
referrals to learning support as required, working closely with the assessment team and other
curriculum staff to ensure that the initial assessment procedures are reviewed as appropriate.
13.To induct and monitor the progress of new staff within their team. To provide and support teaching
staff to provide consistent advice, guidance and support to learners
14.To be responsible for ensuring that staff understand their roles and responsibilities in relation to
implementing policies and procedures, particularly those relating to learners.
15.To inspire staff to be innovative in all aspects of teaching and learning, liaise with the E-Learning
team to develop the use of E-Learning in terms of both course provision and staff development and
to embed the use of e-learning across the curriculum area/s.
16.To plan, manage and ensure the effective deployment of the resource requirements for the services
that are the responsibility of the role including financial human and physical resources.
Person Specification
Please set out what is essential for the competent performance of
full duties and responsibilities of the job, including technical,
professional or specialist skills or experience required
Qualifications
Please list the minimum qualifications (or equivalent educational
standard) including the level of qualification required for this post.
This information should relate to the qualifications etc required for
the job and may not be the same as those held by the postholder.
Qualification
Level
A relevant first degree and/or
4
professional qualification in a
relevant subject area.
A full recognised teaching
qualification
A management qualification
4
4
Work experience
Please list the type and level of work experience required. Do not specify the
minimum or maximum years of experience required as this could lead to claims
of indirect age discrimination. Use terms such as “demonstrable experience of...”
“can demonstrate ability to ...”or “some”, “significant”, “substantial” experience
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Experience of curriculum and course development for designated subject area.
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Current demonstrable experience of teaching adults.
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Experience of direct coordination/management of curriculum delivery, including the effective
development, deployment and successful leadership of staff.
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Direct relevant experience of curriculum planning processes particularly in relation
development and innovation.
Skills:
Please specify specific skills required, and the level of skill required
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Broad knowledge of the post-16 education sector, in particular policy developments/issues
that will impact upon education, training and learning in an adult and community education
environment.
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An in depth understanding of current trends in funding and curriculum development in
relation to the post and the sector
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An ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals at all levels (internal and
external) and to promote the curriculum area and the Service.
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Well-developed communication, external liaison and networking skills, with the ability to
communicate and work effectively with staff across the Service and in community based
venues.
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The ability to delegate effectively and manage the performance of others in accordance with
good management practice, including undertaking staff appraisals and development
activities.
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The ability to analyse, solve problems and implement change with a successful track record
of managing and delivering change.
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Excellent written, organisation and a high level of administrative skills.
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The ability to manage and co-ordinate data systems and meet internal or external
information requirements.
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The ability to lead others through inspirational leadership that commands respect, inspires
trust and provides an environment where others feel motivated to work towards a common
goal.
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Proven ability to deal with management systems, extrapolate required information and take
action in a swift and effective manner as required.
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An outstanding ability to develop and enhance quality assurance/administrative systems,
and to produce intelligent analysis of data as required.
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The ability to manage budgets and meet financial targets.
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Ability to provide effective curriculum leadership, plan strategically and meet deadlines.
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Good knowledge of specified IT skills and packages. (Equivalent to at least ITQ Level 2)
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A strong commitment to learner success.
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Ability to work flexibly and be able to adapt to new methods and ways of working.
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An understanding of equal opportunities policies and a commitment to putting them into
practice.
Competencies
These are automatically determined by the Reward Band allocated, and should be inserted in
the job description after evaluation for recruitment purposes.