Curriculum Team Leader - Plumbing

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic individual to take up the newly created role Curriculum Team Leader for Plumbing as part of the College’s Construction department. This role will work alongside the Head of Department and other Curriculum Team Leaders to set the strategic direction and implement the operational plan for provision for Young People, Adults & Apprentices.

The Curriculum Team Leader will be specifically responsible for the performance of their area, including student enrolment, retention and achievement targets; learning environments, quality of teaching and learning; stakeholder engagement, appraisals and staff development.

Please note that interviews for this role will take place week commencing 26th August.

Responsibilities include:

• To be responsible for managing the performance of Plumbing, specifically in the areas of student enrolment, retention and achievement targets; learning environments, quality of teaching and learning; stakeholder engagement, appraisal and staff development; student satisfaction and equality and diversity targets.
• To ensure appropriate records, registers, staff and student timetables are maintained and available as required by internal management information systems and external audit regimes.
• To ensure that systems are in place to ensure that effective Initial Advice and Guidance takes place and that all programme MIS data is interrogated to support the achievement of intended outcomes.
• To be responsible for the overall management of the curriculum team.
• To ensure effective management of the curriculums’ physical resources.
• To maintain a safe and secure learning environment by ensuring regular risk assessments are undertaken.
• To contribute to the collegial culture, mission and strategic objectives and to work with colleagues in other curriculum and service areas across the College.
• To support the Head of Department in the planning, innovation, design and development of curriculum programmes and cross College marketing activities.
• To promote excellent teaching and effective learning across the curriculum area, and to disseminate and share good practice across the College.

Hybrid working is negotiable for this role. This means you may be able to work a proportion of your time on campus and some remotely. We are open to discussing this with you during the application process as we recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training

• L3 Plumbing qualification 
• GCSE 5 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
• GCSE 5 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale

Experience

• Experience of curriculum delivery within Further Education
• Experience of course development and recruitment
• Experience of student pastoral care and disciplinary procedures.
• Experience of the interpretation of data sets to inform and enable performance management.
• Experience of monitoring and creating actions against KPIs

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College: 

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 38 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
• Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
• A host of training development opportunities
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

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*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that social media checks will also be undertaken during the recruitment process.

Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.