Director of Curriculum

Director of CurriculumFull time, 37 hours per week£51,335 – £54,465 per annumBurton on Trent, Town Centre CampusWho are we looking for?Burton & South Derbyshire College is seeking to appoint a Director of Curriculum to join its College Management Team. The College delivers a wide range of technical, vocational, and professional education programmes from entry levels right through to higher education, utilising an extensive range of employer relationships.BSDC is a medium general further education college, with two campuses, and aspires to become a vibrant dynamic global College. The College’s latest Ofsted inspection in 2024 was rated outstanding, alongside a strong financial health position.The Director of Curriculum role will report into the Assistant Principal Curriculum and will have management responsibility for a range of curriculum departments and line management responsibility for a group of Curriculum Team Leaders.The Director of Curriculum will be expected to lead, motivate and inspire a team to design, plan and implement a curriculum that meets local and national skills priorities, engaging learners to achieve their maximum potential.The successful candidate will be innovative, able to think strategically, and oversee the implementation of day-to-day operational matters, paying attention to detail while keeping sight of the bigger picture.The alignment to specific occupational specialisms is not a requirement for the role as the College welcomes applications from a diverse range of vocational experience with a successful track record in delivering high quality education and learner experience, and those individuals who embrace the College’s core values to help achieve its adaptive strategic plan ambitions.Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.Why come and work for us?Generous pension schemes for academic and support staffGenerous holiday plansFree Employee Assistance ProgrammeFlexible working policiesCompetitive maternity, paternity and adoption leaveExcellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per yearOn-site nursery with Good Ofsted ratingCycle to Work SchemeFree annual eye testsAccess to our onsite gymStaff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salonBurton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which reflects our diverse community.The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.The closing date for receipt of applications is

12 noon, Friday 8th November 2024

with interviews being held on

Friday 15th November 2024.

Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.

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