Curriculum Manager: English Willesden Green £46,096.00 - £48,270.00 per annum including London Weighting Allowance Full Time, Permanent About UCG United Colleges Group (UCG) is based at the heart of the education sector in London. With a combined turnover of £50m, the Group has both the ambition and strength to create a lasting difference in the local communities it serves, and beyond. United Colleges Group, formed in 2017, has continued to provide strong education and skills support to the 16,000 learners who we serve every year. We have around 1,000 dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic staff who always put the needs of our students first and we are now looking for a Curriculum Manager – English to join our cohort of dedicated staff. About the Role We are now looking to invest further in our leadership and management and are now seeking additional Curriculum Management to support the Assistant Principals and lead the transformational change that is required to meet the needs of our students. The Curriculum Manager for English will contribute to the operational management, development and performance of all aspects of the College delivery of teaching, learning and assessment across all aspects of provision. The Curriculum Manager will deliver the implementation of the College Groups quality improvement strategies for elements of the current OFSTED framework and will also work to maintain a culture of continuous improvement through self-assessments and other quality initiatives through the College Group. The successful applicant will develop Teaching, Learning and Assessment improvement strategies in pursuit of an outstanding student experience and will lead and be responsible for the performance management of direct reports in order to achieve consistently high outcomes. The Curriculum Manager for English will; Hold a teaching qualification or equivalent Have experience of supporting the development of staff, in both the vocational area and learning and teaching Have experience of recruitment, induction and guidance of students Have experience of contributing to effective curriculum planning, design and development Have experience in leading and/or coordinating enhancements in quality in the delivery of curriculum Have excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders Have a commitment to meeting the needs of the learners, employers and communities that the Group serves Have a strong commitment to the College’s values and mission and equality and diversity for both staff and students In return, the Group offers generous annual leave, a defined-benefit pension scheme, an interest-free season ticket loan, cycle scheme, free sight tests, enhanced maternity and paternity leave schemes and many other benefits. If you’re ready to join a Group that has the resources to develop the talents of both students and staff, you can find more information on this role and details on how to apply by visiting the “Work with Us” section on our website: http://www.ucg.ac.uk. The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to full-vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check. Please note that we may close the application prior to the listed date should sufficient applicants be received.