Curriculum Team Manager Business

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for business and education Ready to shape the future workforce while using your industry expertise to make a real impact Whether youre an experienced educator or a business professional ready to transition into education This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role at a forward-thinking college thats transforming lives and communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands College for a Curriculum Team Manager Business to lead and inspire a team delivering high-quality career-focused education. This is your chance to bring your industry insight into a vibrant educational setting and help shape the next generation of business professionals.

The Oaklands Education Group is a vibrant and diverse learning-centred community providing transformational education for over 100 years. Oaklands is more than just a college we are a hub of innovation ambition and opportunity. We are proud to be internationally aware nationally recognised regionally relevant and locally significant.

We are looking for a visionary and driven Curriculum Team Manager to lead the strategic development and operational delivery of our Business this role you will :

• Lead and manage a team of dedicated educators to deliver outstanding teaching learning and assessment.
• Drive curriculum innovation aligned with local and regional employer needs including T Levels Apprenticeships and Higher Education.
• Monitor and improve performance against key metrics such as achievement retention and progression.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance frameworks including Ofsted and awarding bodies.
• Build strong partnerships with employers to enhance work experience and employability outcomes.

• Provide effective leadership and line management to curriculum staff within the Business department.
• Monitor and improve performance against key metrics : attendance punctuality retention achievement and progression.
• Lead on the development and implementation of operational plans aligned with the Colleges strategic objectives.
• Chair curriculum and cross-college meetings to support quality improvement and innovation.

• Ensure all programmes meet internal and external quality standards including Ofsted QAA and awarding body requirements.
• Oversee the development and implementation of Schemes of Learning Assessment Plans and Work Experience strategies.
• Monitor compliance with college policies including safeguarding health and safety and equality and diversity.

• Lead curriculum planning and review processes to ensure relevance progression and responsiveness to labour market needs.
• Support the development of a broad and inclusive curriculum offer including T Levels Apprenticeships Adult Education and Higher Education.
• Embed English Maths digital skills and employability across all programmes.

• Ensure effective communication of strategic and operational priorities to staff and students.
• Collaborate with Senior and Middle Leadership Teams (SLT / SMT) including Quality Student Services MIS HR Finance and External Relations.
• Contribute to the Colleges annual operating plan including budget and resource planning.

• Analyse and report on curriculum performance identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
  
  Develop and implement action plans with measurable targets and timelines.
• Prepare for and contribute to internal and external inspections and audits.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers industry bodies and community stakeholders.
• Promote work experience industry placements and employer-led projects to enhance learner employability.
• Support business development initiatives and income generation opportunities.

• Demonstrates initiative responsibility and effective leadership.
• Highly organised with the ability to maintain accurate records and interpret data trends to inform decision-making.
• Professional and proactive approach to all aspects of work.
• Strong Understanding of quality…