Group Curriculum Director SEND
New City College Hackney Campus
Hackney
- £74,819 - £90,383 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Group role across campus
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 15 September 2024
Job overview
The Role:
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a new Group Curriculum Director (GCD) SEND. This role has become available due an internal promotion of the current Group Curriculum Director to Deputy Principal. Reporting to the Deputy Principal Epping Campus the GCD is responsible for the SEND Directorate across all NCC campuses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain a high level of inclusive education for over 500 SEND learners, including adults.
- Responsible for leading the SCMs in driving up quality, maintaining strong links with local authorities and supporting 70 plus members of staff within the Directorate including the newly transferred Curriculum Admin
- Deputising for the Deputy Principal as appropriate
- To drive the vision of becoming the largest high needs provision in the country providing outstanding support to learners.
- Work closely with the Supported Learning team in providing what the individual learner requires, academically and from a support perspective.
- Initiate and participate in schemes to generate funds from external sources and manage such schemes where appropriate and manage budgets.
- Strategic planning and delivering of the curriculum across all campuses
Who You Are:
You will be a dynamic professional with a proven track record of success and a genuine desire to play a pivotal role in the strategic development of the College’s SEND provision. You will plan, lead and develop an appropriate curriculum for learners across college campuses. The successful candidate will also formulate and execute a clear strategic approach to the SEND curricula in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
What We Offer:
- Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff. Support staff fall under the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube).
- On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at some campuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.
- Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborative working environment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive setting.
- Financial Perks: Interest-free loans for annual travel season tickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapy treatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance program.
- 20% discount on fees at Hackney Campus Nursery.
- Discounts: Save money on day-to-day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel.
- Technology Access: Office 365 and Adobe Suite available for personal devices.
For further information please contact Human Resources on 020 7510 7712. E-mail: recruitment@ncclondon.ac.uk.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
About New City College:
New City College is a sector leading college group with campuses spanning east London and south-west Essex as well as two language schools. When you join NCC, you'll join a forward-thinking, dynamic team, sharing best practice to deliver first class education and skills for the benefit of our students and wider communities.
Our college environment is second to none. We boast industry standard facilities and equipment, expert staff and partnerships with other high-profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers. Furthermore we make sure we're a step ahead when it comes to the skills and technology needed for the jobs of tomorrow, so that employers across the region - and nationally - know where to come to update their staff teams' skills and qualifications.
New City College's 7-college merger and our combined skills and expertise places us at the forefront of further education in the UK, spanning sixth form education, adult skills, apprenticeships, ESOL, EFL and SEND. With a turnover of £130m, 20,000 students and 2,000 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential FE organisations in the country.
At New City College we're proud of our inclusive and diverse staff and student community. We are united in our zero tolerance approach to racism and discrimination. As we develop our longer-term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for their exciting future.
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.
New City College aims to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from a BAME background.
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About New City College Hackney Campus
- New City College Hackney Campus
- Falkirk Street, Hackney
- London
- N1 6HQ
- United Kingdom
Our Hackney campus achieved its best ever achievement rate in 2019 (well above the national average)
The Hackney campus is located in Hoxton, in a vibrant part of London close to business, design and technology hubs.
We are proud of our modern and spacious campus, minutes from the City of London and Tech City. Our students really love our campus, feel safe, and love studying with us. 94% of our students told us they were really pushed to achieve their best by their teachers.
About us
We are east London’s largest college with 20,000 students and the second largest in all of London. We have campuses in each of our three boroughs ensuring that our shared communities continue to have access to the largest choice of courses and training that will best prepare them for accessing the increasing career opportunities in this fast developing part of London.
Quality
Each of the college making up New City College is recognised as being a good college by Ofsted, for the quality of education provision and wide progression opportunities for students.
Courses
100+ courses to choose from and our highly experienced teachers will ensure that the course you select is right for your skills and goals.
Connections
We have strong business links with a number of leading companies in Canary Wharf and the City of London.
What we offer
We provide education and training to young people aged from 14-18 years and to adult learners. This includes a large offering of 100+ courses at A-Levels to vocational in a range of subjects including business, IT, performing arts, graphic design, games design, social sciences, maths and science, health and social care, trade skills and catering, as well as pre-university entry courses such as Access to Higher Education and Higher National Certificates.
Safeguarding Recruitment Statement
New City College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Work for us
You will be joining a college that has undergone an exciting period of expansion, resulting in increased learning and progression opportunities for the communities of east London and south Essex.
New City College is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises Tower Hamlets College, Hackney Community College, Epping Forest College Redbridge College, Havering College of Further & Higher Education and Havering Sixth form College. Our 6-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of £110m, 30,000 students and 2000 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential further education organisations in the country.
Our college environment is second to none. We have industry standard facilities and equipment at all campuses, expert staff and partnerships with other high-profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers.
East London is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. As we develop our longer-term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for the changing workforce of the area.
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