Job Information
Curriculum Lead SEN- We are looking for an experienced Curriculum Lead to work across Northumberland, you will contribute positively, consistently and effectively to the ongoing development of the curriculum in all the service’s campuses to meet local resident and employer needs.
You will have responsibility for all aspects of delivery, quality assurance, performance, financial outcomes along with health and safety and safeguarding of staff and learners within a specified area.
Job Purpose: To lead on a curriculum area strand and responsibility to deliver the management outcomes, quality and business development targets of the area.
To provide interpretation, advice and guidance on the operation and implementation of external and statutory requirements in relation to the wellbeing of people, requiring the adoption of internal policies and procedures.
Use current knowledge and LMI to plan a robust deliverable Curriculum offer within a planning period that will exceed the normal 12-month cycle. To provide management and leadership for a learning Campus.
To lead a programme theme for any inspections and audits. Ensure knowledge is current on funding rules and eligibility, national priorities, labour market intelligence and sectoral needs, and that the appropriate syllabus and standards are used in devising and agreeing the curriculum plan.
Make appropriate curriculum propositions to the senior management team in order to secure appropriate levels of resources and delivery of the plan.
Revise the plans as directed to ensure priorities are met.
Direct Line management of Permanent and Sessional lecturers.
Indirect -Leadership role of a programme theme through collaboration with non-line managed permanent and sessional staff Regular work with other services and providers, external suppliers, colleagues from Northumberland Skills, public bodies, external organisations, auditors and inspectors.
Carrying out of observations of teaching with staff and feeding back on quality improvement matters
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
· -26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for
part-time employees)
· -Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time
employees)
-Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along
with various national brands
-Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing,
flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
-A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
· Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support,
staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause,
Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles,
please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for
disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme,
please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post. Alternative application format: British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930 Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
