Curriculum Team Leader - Maths & English

Bradford College • Full-time • Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom • £44,065 - £46,664 / year • 1d ago

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Progression to Learning & Work Department as a 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 lead on the input of English and maths 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 line manage a team of English and maths lecturers within your assigned vocational departments.
To teach GCSE and Functional Skills English courses specified by the Head of Department within the designated vocational department within the College.
To devise individual learning plans and provide support for learners to drive their progress in learning, to meet/ exceed their targets and enable them to reach their career goals
To provide support for teaching staff to improve LTA.
To be responsible for students’ academic progress, wellbeing, positive behaviour and careers throughout their learning journey.
To seek out and respond to the student voice – seeing students as primary stakeholders in their learning

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The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a 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 Level 5 qualification in English or Maths
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 Status 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.
Academic or industrial or commercial experience in an area relevant to the programme.
Ability to utilise Information Technology and Information, Learning and Technology both within learning and for administrative purposes.
Good organisational and administrative skills.
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.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We kindly request that recruitment agencies not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies, we will get in touch with agencies directly.

We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
We shall not be liable for any fee /commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.

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. From 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.

Should you be shortlisted for an interview, as a Disability Confident employer, where required, we will make reasonable adjustments to your interview to ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed. If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss your options.

Bradford College is proud to be working towards becoming a Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer. This commitment reflects our dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all staff. We are implementing policies, resources, and awareness initiatives to ensure everyone feels valued and supported through every stage of life.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 38 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
Additional college closure days, including a 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 that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection with children and vulnerable adults.

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