Curriculum Area Manager - Animal Management

Curriculum Area Manager

£44,671 - £51,036 (M5-M10) Per Annum

Status: Permanent, 37 hours

Benefits:

We can offer you:

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a two-week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme

Overview

Our College is a forward thinking and dynamic College providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students a year. Situated within the grounds of the College is the Reaseheath Mini Zoo and Animal Management Centre which is used by students and open to the public during school holidays and at weekends.

About the role

We are now looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to take on the role of Curriculum Area Manager (CAM) for our Animal Management department. This is a unique opportunity to steer one of our vibrant departments, fostering the development and delivery of an innovative and impactful curriculum that prepares our students for success.

Key responsibilities:

• Thorough understanding of health and safety and safeguarding within an educational context.
• Provide exceptional leadership and vision for the department.
• Manage the curriculum targets and key performance indicators.
• Develop and implement new models of learning and vocational delivery.
• Ensure efficient and effective timetabling and resource allocation for teaching and learning.
• Uphold the quality of teaching and learning, addressing any performance gaps proactively.
• Foster relationships with internal and external partners to enhance opportunities for students and the college.
• Promote and support high aspirations among students, aiding them in achieving their goals.

The successful candidate will:

• Minimum Level 5 qualification or recognised leadership and management qualification, and current relevant commercial/industry experience.
• Substantial experience of managing within a further education environment.
• Certificate in Education or equivalent.
• Demonstrable knowledge of effective teaching and learning methodologies and current best practice innovations to ensure high levels of learner progress and achievement.
• Demonstrable knowledge of quality control and assurance processes.

As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CDP programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

For more information, please press APPLY and full details will be sent to you.

Closing Date: Midnight, 5th December 2024

Assessment Centre Date: 16th December 2024

Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process.