Job Title: Curriculum Team Leader – Health and Social Care
Salary: MC Lecturer Salary Scale Points 12 - 16
From £37,840 - £41,874 per annum
The salary progression criteria beyond point 11 of the Lecturer scale will be based on you achieving and maintaining, on an annual basis, the Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) & QTS. To progress beyond point 14 of the Lecturer salary scale, you will be expected to achieve and maintain the Advanced Teacher Status (ATS).
Contract: MC Lecturer Contract, Full Time, Permanent, Whole Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Teaching hours: 864 hours per annum - abatement for the role of Curriculum Leader will be discussed at interview.
Annual Leave: 45 per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays
Pension: Teacher’s Pension Scheme
About the College
- Middlesbrough College is the largest General Further Education College in the Tees Valley and has been situated in Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, since 2008. It has developed from the initial main site to the vibrant campus that is now in place with our Campus Heart, dedicated Sixth Form, STEM Centre, Higher Education Centre, and further development for our apprentices in progress.
- The College provides excellent facilities for approximately 13,000 students from across the region and whilst we are very proud of our campus and the equipment our students have access to, we are clear that it is the experience and dedication of our staff that make a positive difference to the lives of our students, helping them to achieve their educational goals and progress into work, higher education, or apprenticeships.
- In 2020/2021, 96% of learners following a study programme attained a positive destination into further training, apprenticeship, or employment. In the 2022 student exit survey, 91% of respondents agreed that their course was helping them to develop the skills they needed to get a job in the future.
- We employ over 1000 staff and are committed to our staff’s development; we have a wide range of continuous professional development opportunities including a bespoke Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) programme for our aspiring and existing leaders. Opportunities to achieve Assessor and Teaching Qualifications as well as role specific Professional Qualifications.
- Our teaching staff are supported through our Taking Teaching Higher strategy that focuses on ensuring practitioners have the skill set to utilise up to date evidence-based practice, innovate through technology enhanced learning and have access to relevant continuous professional development opportunities.
- The College offers free membership to its gym for all staff as well as discounted rates in the Hair and Beauty salons, and staff sports sessions such as five aside football, Pilates, and badminton. The College has an employee assistance programme that provides support to both staff and their families.
About the role
The Curriculum Team Leader will be responsible for the academic leadership of curriculum teams and operational management of the curriculum area including assisting in the development of timetables, the monitoring of quality and performance management where necessary
The successful candidate will have:
Qualifications
- To hold a relevant qualification at Degree level.
- To be a qualified Teacher or must be prepared to commence an appropriate teaching qualification on appointment to the post.
- Personal commitment to keeping your professional knowledge up to date and improving your capabilities.
- Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent) or willing to work towards it.
- To be willing to work towards Middlesbrough College’s Gold Standard of Teaching and Learning
Experience
- Relevant current experience and / or knowledge in Health and Social Care
- Relevant experience in a teaching position in Further Education or Secondary Education or within a professional environment – Desirable.
Knowledge & Skills
- Current knowledge of potential issues that may impact on curriculum delivery.
- Knowledge of career opportunities for all age ranges of students.
- Good oral and written communication skills with a capacity to deal effectively with staff, students, parents, employers and others.
- To have good time management and organisational skills.
- Evidence of disseminating own good practice effectively.
- Ability to deal promptly and effectively with inappropriate behaviour in the classroom.
- Able to prepare written and visual teaching materials including the effective use of Information Learning Technology e.g., Virtual Learning Environment, PowerPoint supported by key software.
- Suitable level of proficiency in ICT and understanding of its application to Teaching, Learning and Assessment.
- A creative and imaginative approach to student centred teaching.
- Proven successful teaching and/or management experience. (Consistent grade 1 or 2 performance review).
- Ability to lead and motivate staff – Desirable.
- To be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the College’s Core Values.
- To commit to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults within the College.
- An ability to work well as a member of a team to provide quality education to all students.
- Ability to relate effectively and sensitively to students and staff from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
- To have a commitment to delivering outstanding Teaching and Learning.
For more details of requirements, please view the attached Job Description for the role.
Safeguarding our students
Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to be suitable to work with these groups and share this commitment.
Before applying for a role with Middlesbrough College, it is important to note that it is an offence to do so if you believe you are a person who is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
As a member of teaching / curriculum staff, your role will engage with children on a regular basis for teaching, instructing, caring, or supervising. Therefore, this role is defined as being within ‘regulated activity’. At Middlesbrough College, we pride ourselves on our dedication to safeguarding all students, to do so we follow a strict vetting process whereby any offer of employment will be subject to the appropriate checks, including an Enhanced DBS Check.
To read more information in relation to the DBS Code of Practice please follow this link: Revised Code of Practice for Disclosure and Barring Service Registered Persons (publishing.service.gov dot uk)
Further relevant links:
Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy
Recruitment of Ex Offenders Policy
Want to know more?
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Lucy Summerside, Associate Director Curriculum - Health & Social Care, on .
As a College we are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Applicants must demonstrate in their application the ability to meet the key responsibilities, qualifications / skills and experience detailed within the job description. Salaries are based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.