Ready to take the next step in your teaching and leadership career?
We are pleased to offer an exciting internal opportunity for a committed and ambitious colleague to join our Higher Education team as HE Curriculum Leader – Teacher Training and Professional Studies (LBU).
This role offers the chance to lead and develop a growing curriculum area, working closely with the HE Manager, university partners and delivery teams to ensure an outstanding student experience and high-quality academic provision.
As Curriculum Leader, you will play a key role in shaping curriculum development, driving quality improvement, supporting student achievement and leading programme delivery across Teacher Training and Professional Studies.
What will you be doing?
You will:
- Lead the day-to-day operational management, quality and development of the curriculum area.
- Support curriculum planning, validation and programme development.
- Monitor key performance indicators including recruitment, retention, achievement and student satisfaction.
- Lead on quality processes including annual monitoring, external examiner responses and action planning.
- Manage student recruitment activities, interviews, open events and applicant engagement.
- Support and coordinate teaching teams to deliver an outstanding student experience.
- Ensure effective tracking and support of student progress and achievement.
- Work collaboratively with university partners and internal stakeholders to maintain high academic standards.
- Continue to deliver high-quality teaching within your specialist area.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic colleague who can demonstrate:
- A strong background in teaching and learning within Further or Higher Education.
- Experience of curriculum development, quality assurance and student support.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- The ability to motivate, inspire and lead others.
- A commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience.
- Knowledge of current developments within Higher Education and Teacher Training.
Previous experience of programme leadership, curriculum management or quality improvement activities would be advantageous.
Why apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an existing colleague looking to broaden their leadership experience, contribute strategically to curriculum development and play a key role in shaping the future of our Higher Education provision.
Why work for IEG?
- Generous Leave: 37 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
- Competitive Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
- Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
- Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
- Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.
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