Job Title : Curriculum Manager Construction Location: Northarbour Campus, Portsmouth Salary: £41,541.00 FTE (£4,000 Curriculum Manager allowance) Job Type: 35 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Full-Time, Permanent Teaching Hours : 220 per academic year, 850 full time equivalent About us: At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey. We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community. We aspire to become the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, promoting a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture. Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. What we offer: Annual Leave: 42 days bookable annual leave, 8 bank holidays plus up to 2 weeks Christmas closure Pension: Generous Teachers' pension with employer contributions of 26.68%. Further information can be found at Teachers' Pensions (teacherspensions.co.uk) Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address About The Role: A Curriculum Manager in Construction oversees the development and management of our Construction curriculum areas which include Carpentry & Joinery, Plastering, Multi trades, Brick work and Painting & Decorating. Within these areas you will be required to manage a suite of qualifications ranging from level 1 -level 3 Diplomas for Full time and part time students and level 2 Apprenticeship standards in Bricklaying, plastering, property Maintenance, Site Carpentry and L3 Craft Carpentry & Joinery apprenticeship standard. You will be required to lead on achieving excellence within the curriculum teams, raising professional standards and conduct. The Curriculum Manager will facilitate daily operations within the identified curriculum areas, line management of teams and to support the Assistant Principal and enable them to regain strategic responsibility and overall leadership of the North Harbour provision. You will be required to provide leadership for teaching staff to deliver high quality provision leading to a good student/apprentice experience whilst monitoring key performance indicators within the area, to ensure the correct intervention is implemented. You would work closely with the college to design and update curriculum content, ensuring it meets regulatory standards, industry requirements and educational objectives. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of academic staff providing guidance, support and professional development opportunities to ensure effective teaching and student support, whilst also maintaining an active teaching role within the department Foster a positive and collaborative team culture that encourages innovation, creativity and continuous improvement in curriculum delivery and student engagement Coordinate team efforts to develop and implement student support strategies such as tutoring programmes, academic advising and learning resources, to meet diverse student needs Engage with student feedback mechanisms (surveys etc) to gather insights and data for continuous improvement of teaching practices, curriculum design and student support initiatives, while actively teaching and interacting with students Collaborate with the college to ensure curriculum alignment with regulatory standards and industry requirements Integrate current healthcare practices, technologies and research into the curriculum Manage resources effectively to support curriculum development and delivery Maintain program accreditation and compliance with educational standards The Candidate: Relevant qualifications in Construction and experience of delivering Construction Courses and Apprenticeships. Significant experience in curriculum development, quality improvement and management, in an educational setting Strong leadership and managerial skills to lead curriculum development teams and manage resources effectively Passion for education and a commitment to enhancing students learning and success. Proactive and forward-thinking mindset to drive continuous improvement in curriculum design and implementation Punctual and consistent Diversity and Inclusion Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training. Pre Employment Checks The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references. We do not accept CV's from agencies for these roles. 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