Curriculum Manager - Electrical

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The Role

London South East College is seeking an inspiring and experienced Curriculum Manager for Electrical Studies to lead our Electrical Curriculum and Apprenticeship programs. This position is ideal for an individual with a solid background in Electrical Installations and a strong understanding of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment. The successful candidate will bring both practical and managerial expertise, with occupational competence in at least one of the programs they will oversee.
Key Skills and Experience

1. Technical Expertise in Electrical Installations

• Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 in Electrical Installations (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent), with higher qualifications like HNC, HND, or a degree in Electrical Engineering being advantageous.
• Industry Experience: Demonstrated hands-on experience in electrical installation or as a qualified electrician.
• Current Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with UK wiring regulations (BS 7671) and other relevant industry standards is essential.

2. Teaching and Curriculum Development

• Teaching Qualification: Candidates should hold a recognized teaching qualification, such as PGCE, Cert Ed, or Level 5 DET.
• Assessment and Verification: Qualifications in assessing and verifying, such as TAQA or A1/V1 Assessor and Verifier Awards, are required.
• Curriculum Design Experience: Strong background in developing curriculum plans, schemes of work, and lesson plans that reflect both industry standards and student needs.

3. Leadership and Management

• Team Management: Experience in managing or mentoring teaching and support staff, with an emphasis on professional development and consistent delivery standards.
• Resource Management: Ability to manage budgets, allocate resources, and oversee workshop facilities to support effective curriculum delivery.
• Strategic Planning: Demonstrated ability in setting educational goals, improving student outcomes, and ensuring curriculum alignment with both educational and industry standards.

4. Sector Knowledge and Compliance

• FE Sector Knowledge: A solid understanding of the FE sector's regulatory and compliance standards, including Ofsted inspection requirements, safeguarding, and health and safety in workshops.
• Funding and Qualification Frameworks: Knowledge of frameworks like NVQs, BTECs, Apprenticeships, and an understanding of FE funding mechanisms to support curriculum planning and delivery.

5. Key Soft Skills

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills to engage with staff, students, and external partners, and the ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Agile problem-solving and adaptability in response to new policies, regulations, or changing student needs.
• Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational skills to effectively manage the balance between administrative and academic responsibilities.

About Us

The College

London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa£65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

Benefits The benefits package includes annual leave of 43 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2 additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff).There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions(Teachers' Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. Youwill have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.

Accreditations

As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities, and use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We also acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn, and so we use these accreditations to provide an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.

In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.

As a Disability Confident -Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria.

If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know.

If you have any specific enquires about the role, please email us at [email protected]

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an 'Enhanced' DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children's Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.