Curriculum Manager - Science

Salary: Fixed point £43,511 per annum 
Hours: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year (497 teaching hours per annum)

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 27 November 2024
Assessment Centre Date: Wednesday 4 December 2024 

Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to become an integral part of a brilliant education business making a real impact on the lives and opportunities of young people? This could be the role for you! 

Our College has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here.  

Our College ensures its students have the latest skills, knowledge, and experience to excel in these fast-paced sectors. This is a really exciting time to join the department as the College embarks on an ambitious investment programme providing state-of-the-art facilities and using low-carbon technologies. We ensure our students are work-ready and gain credible industry insight through our extensive enrichment and work experience programmes with leading players in the sector. 

We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us! 

The Role

We are looking to appoint to the role of Curriculum Manager for Science. As a member of the school management team, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the successful planning, implementation, and delivery of all aspects of the Science curriculum. This position involves extensive knowledge and understanding of the curriculum and will require subject specialism to ensure the successful implementation of quality assurance and standards. The role will include operational management of staff and students to achieve the curriculum, school and college key performance indicators. 

You will provide academic planning and operational support at curriculum level and have specific responsibility for developing and overseeing student progress and achievement practice, including supporting the Head of School Sixth Form and Science in staffing, timetabling, curriculum planning and sequencing, alongside quality assurance practices within the colleges Quality Cycle. 

As part of this post you will be required to teach on the science curriculum, utilisation hours will be agreed with the Head of School Sixth Form and Science. 

What we are looking for 

Applications are invited from candidates who have an up-to-date knowledge and experience of the curriculum area; the ability to teach Physics would be an advantage. This must include understanding of curriculum structures, sequencing and quality assurance processes.  

You must be qualified to degree level or have a relevant professional qualification at level 4 or above as well as a recognised teaching qualification at Level 4 or above. Successful experience of managing people is also desirable.  

What makes our College an Employer of choice? 

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

Salary band: Management point 40: £43,511 gross per annum
Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family-friendly policies
Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.
Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support 

Please press APPLY and we shall send you full details. Please ensure you outline in your application how you meet the requirements of this role as detailed in the person specification.  

Our College values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check