Curriculum Manager - Hair and Beauty

Overview

Reporting to the Head of Department, this role will be responsible for the operational leadership and management of a designated curriculum area. This includes ensuring good people management practices, successful achievement of qualifications as well as the overall progression and experience of learners. Working closely with the Head of Department, the Curriculum Manager will develop the curriculum to reflect industry changes and national reforms.

The Curriculum Manager role carries a teaching commitment of 12 hours per week.

• Lead the development of a responsive and excellent curriculum offering through effective leadership and management of the curriculum team.
• As part of the management team, lead on designated curriculum areas and coordinate relevant projects and T‑shaped initiatives.
• Keep abreast of new and future developments affecting the area of responsibility and work with the Head of Department to take advantage of new and emerging opportunities.
• Be proactive in developing, facilitating and supporting curriculum changes in order to meet local, regional, national and global needs, fostering a positive relationship across the Borough, within the immediate local community and with relevant stakeholders.
• Carry out staff time tabling and local budget management for designated curriculum teams, with particular reference to the operational management of physical and human resources.

• Cert Ed/PGCE or relevant teaching/training qualification.
• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Appropriate Level 3 subject specialism.
• B1 or TAQA verifier award.
• Successful teaching experience in FE.
• Experience of liaison with awarding bodies.
• Experience of working to the Common Inspection Framework.
• Experience of developing and delivering successful teaching and learning strategies that promote inclusive learning and engage learners.
• Demonstrable experience of leading and developing provision in accordance with quality assurance frameworks.
• Experience of self‑assessment processes, course reviews and writing development plans.

• Competitive salary of £54,669 - £56,214 per annum including London weighting.
• Generous holiday and pension packages.
• Being part of a team passionate about education and success.
• Links with industry and CPD opportunities.
• Free parking, travel to work and technology assistance schemes.

If you are passionate about success and can do the above, then we want to hear from you! All staff are asked to complete mandatory training on KCSIE and other key areas, read the relevant policies and comply with safeguarding requirements.