Programme Curriculum Manager
Vision for Education Sheffield
Derbyshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Supply
- Apply by:
- 20 July 2017
Job overview
Programme Curriculum Manager
£36,000 per annum
37.5 hours a week (1 year fixed contract)
We are currently working with an Independent Specialist College in Sheffield for people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The College offers a wide range of personalised programmes to their learners, based over various sites in South Yorkshire and the East Midlands.
They are currently looking to recruit a Study Programmes Curriculum Manager who will be instrumental in facilitating the development of sector leading study programmes, which maximise life opportunities for our learners. The successful candidate will create an innovative curriculum, which promotes the development of life skills, employability, and core skills (English, Maths and ICT) for their learners with SEND.
Main Duties:
· Contribute to the development of College curriculum offer so that learners can develop transferrable behavioural strategies, functional communication, independence and work related skills
· Lead and develop initial and baseline assessment processes to secure accurate starting points for all learners
· Manage and lead accreditation processes and procedures as an Assessor and Internal Verifier; and act as External Verifier contact
· Effectively lead, develop and manage a team of Tutors and Learning Support Assistants in line with College processes and procedures and promote a culture of self-development and improvement
· Develop and champion best practice in the use of physical intervention techniques
· Develop the use of technology to aid recording of achievement and stimulate active learning
· Manage successful transition outcomes for leavers on Study Programmes
Desirable Person Specification:
· At least two years’ experience managing a curriculum area in a similar organisation
· Experience of teaching and/or managing a curriculum for learners with complex and profound communication and behavioural needs
· Experience of evidencing progress for learners with complex and profound needs using RARPA
· Knowledge of up-to-date and innovative assistive technology initiatives to support learners with complex and profound needs
· An understanding of Ofsted’s Common Inspection Framework
· College lead for behaviour support techniques (or willingness to train)
· Qualified teacher (PGCE or equivalent)
About Vision for Education Sheffield
- Vision for Education Sheffield
- The Quadrant, 99 Parkway Avenue, Sheffield
- South Yorkshire
- S9 4WG
- United Kingdom
Created in 2008, Vision for Education is a well-established, market-leading teacher supply agency with industry experience and expertise.
What we do
We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help. We have branches across the country, with our head office based in Sheffield.
Our values
We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike.
What we offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
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