Education Partnership North East Hiring for Curriculum Director – Land Based Job at Ponteland, England Full Time

Post Ref: 7009 Full Time, 37 hours per week, Permanent. £48,609.13 – £53,105.73 per annum.

Attractive benefits for this post include 35 days’ annual leave per year plus bank holidays and the opportunity to join the Teacher Pensions Scheme.

An excellent career enhancing opportunity is available for an ambitious leader in the position of Curriculum Director at Northumberland College. The successful candidate will lead on specialist Land based and discrete SEND provision, also having additional responsibilities across Education Partnership Northeast. All Land based disciplines including Equine, Animal Management, Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Nursing and Floristry will be in the portfolio of responsibility, as well as specialist SEND provision which is offered within a Land based routes.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and values-based leader to drive improvement towards outstanding Quality of Education. The Faculty Director will lead and develop a careers focused curriculum aligned to national, regional and local economic and skills priorities, strategically lead their subject specialism across the Partnership, foster strong technical partnerships, empower our people and drive excellence for students and apprentices.

To meet our high expectations, you must have a ‘can do’ positive attitude with the ability to turn challenges into opportunities. You must be able to demonstrate and evidence a track record of successful curriculum leadership, positive cultural and performance improvements and be skilled in motivating and empowering staff and students to raise their aspirations, demonstrate positive progress and to fulfil their potential.

The Faculty Director will have a visual presence at the Kirkley Hall campus, which will be the base for the successful candidate. You will be accountable for the achievement of all targets set in relation to the various funding streams within curriculum areas and take a lead role in the robust annual curriculum planning cycle. You will lead the continued transformation of the curriculum, improve quality and innovation, teaching, learning and assessment across all areas of responsibility, raising them to the highest possible standards, and work directly with the executive leadership team. Role modelling the professional values of Education Partnership Northeast and leading to inform a consistent culture of excellence is a key priority in this role.

Hard work, flexibility, adaptability and commitment will be essential as will enjoyment at work where our people are our priority. Most importantly, you must be a champion for our college, believe in our vision and strategic goals, and want to be part of the next phase of our exciting transformation.

The post requires a leader who is willing and enthusiastic to step up to significant challenges and implement technical reforms, including being able to demonstrate leadership experience and proven success in a curriculum role, being socially confident and having the ability to represent the college effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Due to the nature of this post you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

To find out more about this great opportunity visit www.educationpartnershipne.ac.uk/vacancies alternatively email [email protected]. Please note we will only accept Sunderland College application forms.

All applications must be received by 12 noon on Friday 24th June 2022

It is anticipated that interviews will take place Thursday 7th July 2022

We are working towards equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.