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.
Responsibilities include:
- 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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The Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be 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 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.
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Bradford College
At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.
Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.
We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.
Benefits of working at Bradford College:
- Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 38 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
- Additional college closure days, including 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.
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*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.
Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.
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 it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.