Curriculum Development and Quality Lead

Department: Quality and Curriculum

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Home

Reporting To: Jo Wilson

Compensation: £29,000 - £33,000 / year

Description

We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time if we receive suitable applications for the role.

The post holder will be required to work with the relevant Head(s) of Curriculum and delivery team(s) in the design, implementation and maintenance of new and existing high-quality apprenticeship and adult learning programmes. In addition, the post holder will lead on IQA activity and co-ordination, as well as routinely scheduled standardisation activity, to improve the quality and consistency of teaching, learning and assessment across the sector.

Key Responsibilities

Create and develop engaging delivery and learning resources to be used across the sector, supporting the delivery of highly-effective teaching, learning and assessment.
Conduct routine sampling and standardisation activities to acquire or maintain DCS on all accredited qualifications within the apprenticeship and adult learning programme offer.
Conduct a range of quality assurance activities of the apprenticeship programme delivery and EPA preparations.
Track colleague competencies across the sector to ensure suitable personnel are delivering the appropriate apprenticeships and adult learning programmes.
Undertake observations of teaching, learning and assessment.
Support colleagues with CPD activities, including delivery of identified initiatives.
Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external customers.
Create and maintain a clear schedule of curriculum development for all apprenticeship and adult learning programmes across the sector.
Effectively coordinate the design, development and implementation of new apprenticeships and adult learning programmes.
Effectively communicate curriculum design, implementation schedules, progress and issues to all relevant parties within appropriate timeframes.
Keep up to date with all sector changes, communicate to relevant parties and amend learning programmes/resources as a result of the identified change.
Ensure that delivery team colleagues are up to date and understand all sector specific, legislative and regulative changes so they can provide the best teaching, learning and assessment experience for our learners.
In conjunction with the sector delivery team(s), regularly review and evaluate the currency and impact of all apprenticeship and adult learning programmes and plan improvements accordingly.
Regularly research innovative teaching, learning and assessment solutions to continuously improve the experience for our learners.
Train and support delivery team members to maximise the use of all learning solutions and technology.
Liaise with the marketing department to design, approve and review learner and employer facing programme materials to ensure currency and engaging content.
Ensure that Business Development team colleagues receive support to fully understand all sector specific information to promote sales of apprenticeships and adult learning programmes.
Carry out formative and summative internal verification of all accredited qualifications within in own area of responsibility.
Support the Lead IQA with EQA and annual quality visits and maintain Awarding Organisation and End Point Assessment Organisation registers with delivery staff and organisational changes.
Lead on Standardisation meetings and document minutes and agreed actions.
Carry out observations of teaching, learning and assessment as required and keep tracking systems updated.
Liaise with Curriculum Managers to ensure observation development plan actions are completed accurately and timely.
Ensure that policies with regards to Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection are adhered to.
Maintain a positive and professional company image at all times.
Support the company Quality Policy and Information Security priorities.
Support the company’s equality of opportunity statement at all times.
Work safely, supporting the company Health and Safety Policy.
Perform any additional requests in line with the key responsibilities of this role.

Key Performance Indicators

Ensure all Trainer Assessors have an up-to-date observation and that the tracker is maintained.
Develop the standardisation schedule and completed the planned activity.
Complete both formative and summative IQA sampling as per the quality policy.
Ensure DCS is acquired for new qualifications and maintained for existing qualifications.
Deliver internal qualifications as required.
Working with the Head of Quality and relevant Head of department, produce and maintain a high-quality, standardised, version-controlled curriculum.
Ensure each curriculum is reviewed annually as per the operations plan.
Provide all new Trainer Assessors with a development plan and support them through the stages to provide them with the conditions in which to successfully navigate their probationary period.
Assess the skills gaps of all existing colleagues on an annual basis and support them through a development plan as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications and specific training

Substantial sector experience (at least 3 years in a management role and/or a L5 qualification in the relevant vocational sector (essential)
L4 Certificate in Education and Training (essential)
L4 Internal Quality Assurance qualification (essential)
L3 Assessor Qualification (essential)
English and Math to at least a Functional Skills L2 or equivalent (essential)
Full clean driving licence and access to vehicle (essential)
L5 Diploma in Education and Training (desirable)
PGCE in PCET (desirable)
L5 learning and development qualification (desirable)
IT qualification to at least L2 or higher (desirable)

Experience

Experienced in curriculum development and programme design (essential)
Previously led standardisation exercises that are compliant with the requirements of awarding organisations (essential)
Experienced in teaching and assessment across sector-specific qualifications and apprenticeships (essential)
Experienced with e-portfolio systems (desirable)

Knowledge

Competent in conducting quality assurance activities (essential)
Knowledge of different assessment methods (essential)
Understanding of feedback models (essential)
How to support, mentor, coach, and motivate individuals (essential)
Clear understanding of the landscape of sector-specific apprenticeships and adult learning programmes (desirable)

Skills

Personal resilience to manage competing priorities (essential)
Attention to detail (essential)
Excellent IT and digital skills (essential)
Analytical mindset, logical approach and critical thinking (essential)
Proactively look, listen and question to understand and learn (essential)
An interest in new ideas and techniques, seeking and taking on board feedback, identifying areas for self-development (essential)
An energy and enthusiasm for work, ensuring the focus is always on delivering the best learning outcomes and impacts (essential)
Inspires and celebrates success (essential)
Ability to remain calm under pressure Responsiveness and flexibility to changing business and customer requirements (essential)
Embraces change and challenges with a positive attitude (essential)
Embeds organisational values and behaviours through everyday practice (essential)

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, reasonable adjustments can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

Please get in contact with recruitment@acorntraining.co.uk to discuss alternative options you may require, or alternative application methods

Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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