Who are Skills Training UK?
Skills Training UK is an award-winning company at the forefront of skills delivery, policy and thinking. The work we do, as you will see from our success stories, is something we are proud of. Offering an alternative to mainstream education, with choices in commercially driven courses which help individuals develop industry knowledge, we do more than deliver Apprenticeships.
Founded in 1992, we have a proven track record of developing and delivering high-performing training programmes to meet individual employer needs. We work with major UK employers and have been recognised for our highly effective programmes and consistent performance across multiple contracts.
Purpose of Role
The Curriculum Manager role will be responsible for supporting the planning and resourcing of high-quality learning programmes for our non-Apprenticeship learners.
You will have experience of working within 16-18 provision and/or adult provision, and will understand what makes for an engaging and motivating learner journey. The ability to formulate a curriculum that can engage and develop learners, be followed by tutors and satisfy the requirement of the examining bodies is required. This is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact on the business and become a pivotal part of the company’s success.
Main Job Tasks And Responsibilities Will Include
- Responsibility for the design and implementation of the learner journey, including enrolment assessment (skills scans), course content, on programme assessments and external exam preparation.
- Liaise with operational teams and quality teams to refine and improve the learner journey based on their feedback
- Review success rates and learner leaving points and address weaknesses in course content
- Work alongside subject experts to ensure curriculum content is accurate, relevant, engaging and up to date with latest specification changes.
- Support with Ofsted, including active participation in Ofsted readiness and Ofsted inspections.
- Responsibility for the online content of the curriculum, both in the hosting and use within the business
- Review the suitability and effectiveness of the qualifications delivered within our Study Programme, Traineeship and AEB provision, making recommendations for new courses as and when funding changes occur, or when new courses become available.
- Support with Sales teams where deeper knowledge on the learner journey is required, including employer presentations, tenders, mapping exercises etc.
- Provide support for new programme and qualifications, and launches of these.
- Be the ‘go to’ person for trainers / tutors who have questions about course content/assessment.
Standard Responsibility Requirements
- Participate in the staff review process to include identification of own training needs.
- Evidence own CPD and achievement using the Breathe HR system.
- Take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and others.
- Advance and integrate equality and diversity throughout all activities.
- Comply with Skills Training UK policies and procedures.
- Ensure and protect the safeguarding of and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and follow the appropriate processes in place where concerns arise.
Education And Experience
- Level 2 (e.g. GCSE or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths
- PGCE/QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
- Relevant industry experience
- High IT skills
The benefits of the role:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Reimbursement of Expenses
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Equality of Opportunity:
Skills Training UK is fully committed to the principle and promotion of equal opportunities for all and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination, direct or indirect. All employees are expected to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.
Skills Training UK wishes to ensure that it complies with the requirements of the Equality Act. If you are a disabled person, please ensure that we know what you need so that we can make reasonable adjustments to help you succeed.
Skills Training UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Applicants for all jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to an enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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Curriculum Manager, please click
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